In 2021, Canadian Senators passed legislation that authorized single-game sports betting. These lawmakers are upset with the amount of sports betting ads that have followed in the years since gaming was legalized. The Senate in Canada provides a “sober second thought” when legislation is being discussed. Recently, some Senators have questioned whether it was right …
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In Canada, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) have entered a new “Memorandum of Understanding” (MoU). They want to bolster their relationship and collaboration regarding gambling regulations. Both pirates share similar objectives. Making it easy for them to work together. The MGA and AGCO want to protect …
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In Ontario, the EGR award-winning software provider Swintt announced they have been approved to operate. Their complete catalog of games will be accessible on AGCO-licensed platforms. This will be the first time their content will be available to residents in Canada. Additionally, this is the debut of Swintt in North America. Currently, they are certified …
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On May 17, 1994, the Caesars Windsor first opened its doors to the Public. In 2024, they are celebrating their 30th anniversary. Upon opening, they were temporarily located in the renovated Art Gallery of Windsor. It was Canada’s first casino to be run through a public-private partnership. Casino gaming in Canada was first introduced by …
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In Canada, the online sports betting and gaming market continues to grow with increasing popularity. The digital age of gambling has introduced cutting-edge technologies, innovative marketing experience initiatives, and gaming experiences. While all this is happening, player safety might be overshadowed. That’s why the upcoming Canadian Gaming Summit is set to spotlight responsible gaming in …
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In April, Senator Marty Deacon introduced Senate Bill 269. He wants to establish a stringent national regulatory framework to control how sportsbooks disseminate their advertisements. Additionally, his bill wants to limit celebrity involvement within the gambling space. Lawmakers do not want Canadians to feel like there is a glitz and glamour side to sports betting. …
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In Canada, the Ontario iGaming industry is thriving. With how much revenue they can generate in a fiscal year, other provinces are looking into adding an iGaming market. Alberta is on track to open up multiple sportsbooks sometime in 2025. Additionally, Quebec is trying to follow Ontario’s model of how it became a successful iGaming …
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In April 2022, Ontario launched its iGaming market. That includes almost 50 operators, a provincial lottery, and more than $1.3 million active player accounts. Following in Ontario’s footsteps is the province of Alberta. They are trying to set up their own Ontario-like sports betting and online gambling market. Reports say that this could all happen …
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Senator Percy Downe from Prince Edward Island is supporting a bill that would require Ottowa to regulate sports betting ads. He believes these companies need to face regulations in the market. Similar to the ones in the alcohol and tobacco industries. Percy Downe hopes that a “national framework” can be put in place to help …
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