iGaming Ontario Appoints Hillier as New President and CEO

iGaming Ontario (iGO) has appointed Joseph Hillier as its President and CEO, effective September 8, 2025. The board emphasizes his strong track record in building up the Canada online casino market. 

Hillier previously served as Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Secretary at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). Before AGCO, he led the creation and launch of Canada's first private-sector iGaming market. 

He also helped form iGaming Ontario while serving as Chief of Staff to Ontario's Attorney General Doug Downey. The agency chose Hillier over interim leader David Smith.

The iGO board praised Hillier's deep knowledge of the Ontario iGaming landscape and cross-sector experience. They called him the ideal leader during this critical growth phase. 

Ontario's regulated online casinos, including real money online casinos, continue to expand. The board will rely on Hillier to steer this momentum in the competitive Canada online casino market.

iGaming Ontario: Key Priorities Under Joseph Hillier's Leadership

Hillier will guide iGaming Ontario toward delivering stronger AML systems for operators. The board has highlighted his role in driving development of anti-money laundering tools. 

He will also oversee deployment of a centralized self-exclusion platform. The agency aims to allow bettors to opt out of multiple or all online casinos in one step.

The iGO board of directors is keen on assisting Hillier as their new President and CEO:

"We look forward to supporting Joseph as he leads iGaming Ontario to build on Ontario's iGaming market success and deliver on key priorities including an anti-money laundering system for operators and a centralized self-exclusion platform for Ontarians".

Ontario's regulated market remains strong, with online casinos at the core of growth. July wagers reached CA$7.56 billion, with the lion's share from online casino activity. 

Hillier begins work at a time of significant opportunity. Operators and players alike await his leadership to keep Ontario's Canada online casino sector safe, innovative, and competitive.