Absolutebet Corp just secured its AGCO registration in Ontario, which is pretty impressive considering the company only started in 2024. Chen Truman founded the mobile-first operator and has been pushing for this licence for months, working through what his compliance advisor calls intensive collaboration with regulators.
Krisztina Kalla handles legal and regulatory compliance for Absolutebet – she’s the one who coordinated with AGCO throughout the registration process. Now they’ll work under Joseph Hillier’s oversight, since he’s the brand-new president and CEO of iGaming Ontario.
Why This Registration Matters
Ontario represents one of the most exciting regulated gambling markets globally, and Absolutebet has a “special focus” on this province – so getting licensed here wasn’t just important, it was crucial for their entire business model. The AGCO registration actually lets them operate an iGaming platform in Canada; without it, they couldn’t legally offer services to Ontario players or generate any revenue.
This opens up major revenue opportunities since the regulated Ontario market has been growing steadily, and new operators are scrambling for market share. Being Ontario-based gives them a local advantage over offshore competitors trying to break in.
What Absolutebet Achieved
The company completed the full AGCO registration process after months of preparation, and they’re now doing final onboarding with iGaming Ontario before launch. Truman called the registration “more than a milestone,” saying it starts Absolutebet’s journey in the regulated market while setting up future growth.
Their mobile-first approach sets them apart from competitors who treat mobile as an afterthought rather than designing everything specifically for mobile users from day one. But there’s still work ahead – final preparations with iGO need to finish before they can actually launch their platform and start taking bets.
How This Changes Their Business
Absolutebet can now start building their Ontario player community, with Kalla saying she’s “excited” to open up to Ontario players in a “fun and responsible way.” The timing works well since AGCO changed its registration process in July 2025, making things easier by removing the requirement for registrar approval of responsible gaming programs.
They still have to provide mandatory RG training though – that’s a license condition that can’t be skipped. The company plans to use Ontario as a launching pad, with Truman mentioning they’re setting “the stage for future expansion” beyond just this province.
One challenge they’ll face comes from AGCO’s warnings this summer about promotional offers, since any “free play” marketing must have zero financial risk to players – which limits some promotional strategies they might want to use.
