Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher said in the latest episode of the “Hustle Play” podcast that NBA criticism has only worsened since sports betting was legalized in Ontario last April. Toronto Raptors’ Chris Boucher said NBA fans have been unfairly attacking him on social media over poor performances Boucher, 31, revealed he has received plenty …
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In October, the NHL suspended one player for violating the league’s betting policy. Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto was the guilty player and he was banned for 41 games for proxy betting. The exact details surrounding Pinto’s case were not clear until recently. Shane Pinto went on the Empty Netters podcast and explained the details …
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Play’n GO, an industry-leading games developer with a portfolio of over 350 premium titles, is joining the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) as part of the company’s expansion plans across the North American iGaming market. Play’n GO has regulated casino operators, provided back-end services in more than 25 jurisdictions Additionally, Play’n GO is a B2B leading …
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Fitzdares, the world’s finest bookmaker, has announced its new strategic partnership with Wazdan, a Malta-based developer known for its engaging casino game experiences. This alliance was formed to bring new casino games to international markets, such as Ontario. Fitzdares has been accepting wagers from gamblers since 1882 This partnership will make Wazdan’s top titles available …
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Approximately 75 percent of problem gamblers managed to quit after receiving in-patient treatment at the Centre for Problem Gambling and Digital Dependency at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare in Windsor, a program established in 1994 when the border city was granted the first casino in Ontario. Problem gamblers abstain from gambling after joining program at the Centre …
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Last month, the Canadian Gaming Summit held a meeting. They met to discuss the importance of regulated sports betting markets in Canada. At the top of their integrity conversations is former Toronto Raptors two-way player, Jontay Porter. The 24-year-old found himself caught red-handed for being involved in an alleged NBA betting scheme. Porter faces criminal …
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In Alberta, commercial sports betting is set to launch down the line. Last week, the province’s lottery product made a significant partnership. On Thursday, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis announced that Play Alberta signed a multi-year partnership with the Calgary Stampede. They are one of the world’s largest annual rodeos. The Stampeded were quick …
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Deloitte is a company that provides audit, consulting, and tax advisory services. Recently, a Deloitte study showed that the Ontario-regulated online casino industry positively impacted the province’s economy. Mostly job creation and government revenue. This showed what an online market in New York could bring to the state and its residents. Since Ontario launched its …
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In Alberta, they’ve passed a bill named the Red Tape Reduction Statuettes Act. This will now allow the provincial government to manage gaming activities separately from its regulatory body, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis (AGLC). Now, Alberta is in a position to grow their gaming market and make it a competitive industry. The bill …
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In Canada, the Canadian Football League (CFL) has expressed its opposition to the federal regulation of sports betting advertisements. Instead, they want to advocate self-regulation by professional sports organizations. Randy Ambrosie, the commissioner of the CFL, wrote a letter to the Senate to explain his stance on the matter. Ambrosie wants a balanced approach to …
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