Strategic Brand Development for Canada's iGaming Market Entry

5,000+
Monthly conversions from Office Pools
Client
OPBets
Industry
Gambling
Office Pools, a trusted online sports platform operating since 1995 with over 500,000 active users, required comprehensive brand strategy and visual identity development to transition into Ontario's newly legalized sports betting market. The challenge involved migrating existing users to a regulated iGaming platform while competing against established international operators like Bet365, FanDuel, DraftKings, and government-owned Pro-line.
Understanding the challenge

Every transformation begins with a clear understanding of the current landscape. In this case, our client needed to bridge the gap between established industry practices and evolving user expectations. The challenge wasn't just about updating systems or refreshing visuals—it was about fundamentally reimagining how users interact with the brand in an increasingly digital world.

The complexity lay in balancing multiple stakeholder needs: maintaining the core strengths that built their reputation while creating space for innovation and growth. This required careful consideration of both technical capabilities and human factors, ensuring that any solution would serve not just immediate needs but create a foundation for future evolution.

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Our approach

We began by immersing ourselves in the client's world, conducting extensive research to understand their market position, user needs, and technical requirements. This discovery phase revealed key opportunities for innovation that would set our solution apart. Through collaborative workshops and iterative design sessions, we developed a strategic framework that aligned business objectives with user needs.

Take, for instance, the use of soft animations. A smooth transition between screens or a gently pulsating button conveys warmth and approachability, while abrupt, jarring movements can feel cold or mechanical. These animations are more than aesthetic choices—they’re a way to humanize the interface. Subtle motion helps guide users naturally through an experience, making it easier to navigate complex tasks or processes without feeling overwhelmed.

Key elements of our solution included:

  • A comprehensive digital strategy that unified all touchpoints
  • Custom-built tools that streamlined complex processes
  • An intuitive interface that required minimal training
  • Scalable architecture to support future growth
Technical innovation

The technical implementation demanded careful consideration of both current needs and future scalability. We developed a modular system that could adapt to changing requirements while maintaining consistent performance. This approach allowed us to create a solution that was both robust and flexible, capable of evolving alongside user needs and technological capabilities.

Feedback
"With Brett, you get someone who cares. He cares about the small details. He's meticulous with his design craft and sensibility. We enjoyed having him pitch concepts and lead team discussions. He's experienced to grab concepts and provide solutions that weren't thought of."
Graham Lee
President and CEO
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