Retirement
Martha Otton, the inaugural Chief Executive of iGaming Ontario, has announced her intention to retire at the end of 2024.
Otton has been a major figure in the iGaming scene in Ontario, overseeing the establishment and regulation of the province’s gaming market.
Continued Presence
Martha Otton has been a continued presence when it comes to regulation within Ontario. She has worked across multiple sectors, having spent time working on alcohol, cannabis, gaming, and horse racing regulation.
She took the job as the CEO of iGaming Ontario four years ago, helping pave the way for regulation of online casinos in the province. The region opened its doors for regulated casinos in 2022, a landmark moment in Canadian gambling.
Before taking the role at iGaming Ontario, Otton was the CSO at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). This is now the official regulatory body for all online casinos in Ontario.
Otton is credited with helping to build iGaming Ontario. The agency has helped establish Ontario as one of the most in-demand markets in the iGaming industry, attracting top online casinos from around the world.
A Well-Respected Figure
Otton’s influence on the iGaming industry in Ontario has been used. Heidi Reinhart, the Chair of iGaming Ontario’s Board of Directors said, “She has left an impressive legacy across her career and in particular to Ontario’s gaming sector. Ontario’s competitive iGaming market is a testament to her visionary leadership and commitment to working with our operators and broader stakeholders.”
The process of replacing Martha Otton will now begin, with her successor likely to be announced later in the year.
Whoever fills the position will take over in a very active marketplace. So far this month, DraftKings and EveryMatrix have expanded their operations in the province as more and more leading operators make it a key strategic target.
