What Onward Homes does

GGbet is an online gambling platform operated by River Entertainment B.V., licensed by the Curaçao Gaming Control Board (OGL/2024/688/0234) and headquartered in Cyprus. The platform delivers three core verticals — casino wagering (10,500+ games including slots, table games, live dealers, and jackpots), sports betting (23+ traditional sports), and esports betting (20+ titles such as Counter-Strike, Dota 2, League of Legends, and Valorant) — through a web platform, an Android APK, and an iOS progressive web app, with HTML5 responsive design, 256-bit SSL encryption, two-factor authentication, and eCOGRA fair-game certification.

Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis: the house collects the edge on casino wagers and the losing side of sports and esports bets. Customer acquisition is digital-first, using affiliate and promo-code distribution (e.g., JOKERFS45), official X and Instagram accounts, and an esports team sponsorship with Natus Vincere (NAVI). The platform targets Canadian adult players with CAD support and Interac payments, alongside MasterCard, Visa, Paysafecard, MuchBetter, MiFinity, Jeton, and cryptocurrencies; withdrawals are positioned as fee-free with Interac payouts within 24 hours and crypto payouts in 15–60 minutes.

The operator runs aggressive multi-deposit welcome packages (up to CA$4,200 + 850 free spins for casino, up to CA$2,000 + CA$330 in freebets for sports) and a five-tier loyalty program, GG.Leagues, that issues Fame Points and rewards across Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, and Major tiers. Founded in 2016 as an esports-only book, GGbet has since expanded into a multi-vertical iGaming brand, with content sourced from tier-1 studios including Pragmatic Play, Evolution, NetEnt, Play'n GO, Endorphina, BGaming, and Hacksaw. Trustpilot reviews (~2,990) sit in the 3.1–3.4 range, with cited strengths in withdrawal speed and esports product depth and recurring complaints around payout delays.

Name

Onward Homes

Legal name

River Entertainment B.V.

Website

https://forwardhousing.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GGbet is a Curaçao-licensed online gambling platform operated by River Entertainment B.V., offering casino wagering (10,500+ games), sports betting, and esports betting to Canadian players via web, Android, and iOS web apps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Gambling

NAICS

Gambling Industries (7132)

akta.pro primary industry

Real-Money Online Casino Operators (RNG Slots & Table Games) (MPAEABAA)

Keywords

• Online casino gambling
• Sports betting platform
• Esports wagering
• IGaming platform
• Digital gambling

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Casino Wagering: Revenue generated from casino games including slots, table games, live dealers, and jackpots. The house maintains an edge on all wagers placed.
2. Sports Betting: Revenue from sports wagering across 23+ traditional sports including football, basketball, tennis, motorsports. House collects from losing bets.
3. Esports Betting: Revenue from esports wagering on over 20 titles including Counter-Strike, Dota 2, League of Legends, Valorant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GGbet operates a multi-vertical online gambling platform offering casino gaming (10,500+ titles including slots, table games, live dealers, and jackpots), sports betting across 23+ traditional sports, and esports wagering on 20+ competitive gaming titles. The platform serves Canadian players with localized payment methods (Interac, CAD support), secured by 256-bit SSL encryption and two-factor authentication, and is operated by River Entertainment B.V. under a Curaçao gaming license.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GG.Leagues: Loyalty programme with five levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, Major) that lets players earn Fame Points and unlock rewards such as free bets and risk-free bets.

Products and services

• Online Casino Multi-vendor online casino offering 10,500+ games, including 9,900+ slot titles, table games, live dealer titles, instant games, and jackpot games. Content is sourced from providers including Pragmatic Play, Evolution, NetEnt, Play'n GO, Endorphina, BGaming, and Hacksaw Gaming. Available to Canadian adult players (19+ in most provinces; 18+ in Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec).
• Sports Betting Online sportsbook offering pre-match and in-play betting markets on 23+ traditional sports, including football, basketball, tennis, motorsports, American football, ice hockey, boxing, cricket, and darts. A sports welcome bonus is offered across the first five deposits up to CA$2,000 plus CA$330 in freebets, with 15x wagering on events with minimum odds of 1.7 within 14 days.
• Esports Betting Esports betting platform covering 20+ competitive gaming titles including Counter-Strike, Dota 2, League of Legends, and Valorant, with live broadcasts and varied betting markets. Originally the founding vertical of the platform in 2016. The Natus Vincere (NAVI) sponsorship reinforces the platform's positioning in this segment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,500+ casino games available
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• River Entertainment B.V.coreOthersGGbet is owned and operated by River Entertainment B.V., a company licensed by the Government of Curaçao. River Entertainment B.V. operates multiple gambling sites and has extensive experience in the iGaming industry.
• Natus Vincere (NAVI)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerEsports team sponsorship relationship where NAVI is sponsored by GGbet. This partnership provides GGbet brand visibility and recognition within the competitive esports community.
• Pragmatic PlaycoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware provider supplying slots and live dealer games including Gates of Olympus, The Dog House MEGAWAYS, Sweet Bonanza Candyland
• Evolution GamingcoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware provider powering the live casino section with titles including Crazy Time, Lightning Storm, XXXtreme Lightning Roulette

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pinnacle: Pinnacle is a long-established online sportsbook with particularly deep esports markets (CS, Dota 2, LoL). Comparable to GGbet because of its early esports emphasis, broad sports coverage, and acceptance of sharp/recreational volume globally.
• Roobet: Roobet is a Curaçao-licensed crypto-led online casino with a growing sportsbook and proprietary in-house games. Operates a similar multi-vertical platform to GGbet with comparable offshore licensing and crypto-first positioning.
• BC.Game: BC.Game is a Curaçao-licensed crypto-led online casino with sports betting. Comparable to GGbet on the offshore Curaçao license, crypto payment emphasis, and casino-plus-sports product mix.
• Stake.com: Stake.com is a Curaçao-licensed crypto-friendly online casino and sportsbook offering casino, sports, and esports wagering under a single account. Closest comparable to GGbet given the shared multi-vertical model, Curaçao licensing approach, and emphasis on digital-asset payment rails.

Broad incumbents

• Betway: Betway is a globally licensed sportsbook and casino with strong esports sponsorship (formerly of NA's ESL). Comparable to GGbet on the multi-vertical sportsbook + casino + esports proposition, though it operates under tier-one licenses rather than Curaçao.
• LeoVegas: LeoVegas is a multi-jurisdiction online casino and sportsbook operator with mobile-first DNA. Comparable to GGbet in offering a full casino + sportsbook stack under a single brand across multiple regulated markets.
• 888 Holdings: 888 Holdings operates 888casino, 888sport, and 888poker under tier-one licenses globally. Comparable to GGbet as an established multi-vertical online gambling operator, though much larger and more geographically diversified.
• Bet365: Bet365 is one of the largest global online sportsbooks and casino operators with deep sports and esports markets. Comparable to GGbet on the integrated sportsbook + casino + in-play experience, though at vastly larger scale and under tier-one licensing.
• Unibet (Kindred Group): Unibet is a tier-one licensed sportsbook, casino, and poker operator in Europe and select other markets. Comparable to GGbet in offering a full sportsbook + casino + multi-product platform, though regulated rather than offshore.

Emerging players

• Rivalry: Rivalry is an esports-focused online betting operator with sportsbook and casino verticals. Comparable to GGbet because of its esports-first positioning and similar multi-vertical product mix, though it is Isle of Man-licensed and significantly smaller.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ggbet_en
• Instagraminstagram.com/gg.bet.official

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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