Geolocation technology specialist mkodo has announced a change of leadership as it looks towards working with licensed operators in Alberta’s iGaming market.
The UK-based company, which is owned by Winnipeg-headquartered lottery giant Pollard Banknote, is marking its 25th anniversary with a major leadership transition. mkodo Co-Founder Stuart Godfree has stepped down as Managing Director and David da Silva has replaced him in the role, effective April 16.
Godfree led mkodo’s growth from early mobile innovation to become a globally recognized technology partner.
“Reaching 25 years is a proud milestone for mkodo,” said the departing MD. “The business is in a strong position, with proven technology, long-standing partnerships, and an exceptional team. David’s leadership will ensure mkodo continues to innovate while staying focused on reliability, compliance and player experience in the world’s most regulated markets.”
mkodo deepens its Canadian iGaming footprint
mkodo has a large multi-provincial presence as a solutions supplier in Canada and is a member of the Canadian Gaming Association.
The company’s Canadian operator partners include provincial lottery corporations such as Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG), British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), and Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC), as well as Ontario-licensed commercial operators like Betty Gaming, Casino Time, Maverick Games, soon-to-be Betsson-owned Casino Days and more.
mkodo noted in a press release that tools, including mobile-first front-end technology, compliant digital engagement platforms, and its GeoLocs geolocation solution, have become more important as iGaming continues to boom in Canada and elsewhere and operators look to meet and keep up with increasingly complex compliance demands.
mkodo said da Silva will lead its next phase of growth, with a focus on expanding its core product suite, including GeoLocs, as more jurisdictions adopt regulated gaming frameworks globally, including Alberta’s July 13 launch.
“Markets like Brazil and parts of North America, most recently Alberta, Canada, show just how quickly regulation is evolving,” da Silva said. “That creates both opportunity and complexity. Our role is to help operators scale with confidence — delivering experiences players love, while meeting the highest compliance standards behind the scenes.”
“iGaming is, at its core, an entertainment product — but one that now operates under intense regulatory scrutiny. The operators that succeed in the next phase will be those who can deliver both seamless, engaging experiences and robust, automated compliance. That balance will define the winners.”
