Last Thursday, iGaming Ontario reported a handle of $18.7 billion in Q2 from online sports betting, casinos, and poker. It was the fourth consecutive quarter with a handle of $17 billion or more. The amount wagered in Ontario for Q2 was a 31.7% year-over-year increase compared to the $14.7 billion from 2023. Ontario’s $18.7 million …
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In Canada, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) fined NorthStar Gaming $30,000 for failing to comply with provincial gaming regulations. A third-party review of the company revealed that NorthStar had been accepting wagers outside of Ontario. That is prohibited in Ontario. Laws mandate that online gaming in Ontario is limited to residents in …
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The official Play Alberta sportsbook app is now available for sports bettors in the province. The Play Alberta app will be rolled out in phases. Per sources, the first phase will focus on sports betting features that are currently available on PlayAlberta.ca. Play Alberta app will feature over 50 sports and leagues, including the CFL, …
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The Canadian Senate Transport and Communications Committee met late last week to discuss Bill S-269. This proposed legislation would create a national framework for sports betting advertising across Canada. Currently, their only legalized markets are in Ontario and they already have robust advertising regulations. Alberta will become the next province with a legalized sports betting …
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PlayNow Sports, British Columbia Lottery Corporation’s (BCLC) online sportsbook, is now the official sports betting partner of the 111th Grey Cup after the Canadian Football League (CFL) and BCLC announced their partnership. PlayNow Sports is the official sports betting partner of the CFL championship, the first Grey Cup in British Columbia since 2014 The 111th …
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Play Alberta, the province’s premier iGaming destination, and sports teams under the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) banner have expanded their long-term partnership. Play Alberta has expanded its partnership with the CSEC’s four sports teams: Flames, Roughnecks, Stampeders, and Wranglers As part of the agreement, the NHL’s Calgary Flames will feature AGLC’s responsible gambling …
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The British Columbia (B.C.) director of civil forfeiture is suing to retain $880,000 paid as a bond to the Canada Border Services Agency by a Delta man accused of being the multimillionaire leader of a criminal gang running casinos in Macao, according to Jason Proctor of CBC News. British Columbia Government seeks $880,000 from Tujie …
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The Edmonton Oilers and Play Alberta announced a new agreement Tuesday to establish Play Alberta as the exclusive sports betting and online gaming partner of the NHL franchise. Play Alberta logo will be featured prominently on the Edmonton Oilers home jerseys Moreover, the deal will see the Play Alberta logo featured prominently on the Oilers …
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U.K.-based NetGaming, a provider of gaming solutions to leading online gaming and casino operators, is launching in the Ontario online casino market after striking a new deal with BetMGM. NetGaming will offer its full roster of slot content in Ontario after entering into a new partnership deal with BetMGM The expanded partnership will see NetGaming’s …
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The first NFL game of the 2024 season will be played this Thursday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will look to lead his team against the Ravens’ Lamar Jackson in a rematch of last year’s AFC championship game. Kickoff is just days away and the industry operators are doing …
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