Edmonton City Council Set to Challenge Camrose Casino Relocation Proposal

The Edmonton city council is preparing to formally challenge the proposed move of Camrose Casino to south Edmonton, expressing concerns about the impact on local communities and charities. Edmonton city council has drafted a letter to the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis The council has drafted a letter to Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) …

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BetMGM Launches Wheel Of Fortune Online Slot In Ontario

BetMGM has launched the Wheel of Fortune Online Casino brand in its second North American market of Ontario. Through a collaboration with IGT and Sony Pictures Television, the online casino brand was first introduced by BetMGM in New Jersey in March 2023. Wheel of Fortune Online Casino from BetMGM will feature over 1,600 games in …

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Ontario Seeks Court Ruling That Could Expand Online Poker & DFS Player Pool

Premier Doug Ford’s government is seeking a precedent-setting court ruling on whether regulated online gaming sites in Ontario can legally allow gamblers in the province to play with bettors outside Canada. Ontario case regarding online poker, DFS player pool will be heard in Toronto courtroom this fall The case is scheduled to be heard in …

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Olympics: Swimming

BestSportsBettingCanada has collected and analyzed the Instagram data on Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Key Highlights: Summer McIntosh has gained over 188,000 (+172%) Instagram followers since July 1. Summer McIntosh increased her Instagram following by over 123% in 11 days (July 29-August 9). Summer McIntosh is the first Canadian to win …

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In British Columbia, their lottery corporation (BCLC) had a new release on Thursday. They’re asking users of PlayNow online gambling platforms to change their passwords immediately. According to reports, there was a high volume of credential-stuffing attacks detected. This is where cybercriminals acquire log-in credentials that have been stolen during data breaches. A user’s information …

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iGaming Ontario Develops a Centralized Self Exclusion System with IC360 and IXUP

iGaming Ontario has selected a joint bid by Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) and IXUP to develop a centralized self-exclusion system for Ontario. The system will be “designed to support players’ decisions to self-exclude while also protecting their privacy.” iGaming Ontario, IC360, and IXUP will collaborate with iGaming operators, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation According to …

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Last Wednesday, Bally’s Corporation CEO Robenson Reeves spoke at the company’s Q2 2024 earnings call. He mentioned that Bally Bets expects to go live in Ontario in Q4. Bally Bet has offered its online casino in Ontario’s regulated market since its launch in July 2022. That was just three months after Ontario opened its competitive …

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NorthStar Gaming to Present at the OTCQB Venture Virtual Investor Conference

Toronto-based NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc., focused on the emerging iGaming and Online Sports Betting market in Ontario and across Canada, announced that Michael Moskowitz, Chair and CEO, will present live at the OTCQB Venture Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com on Thursday, August 1. NorthStar Gaming will offer an archived webcast if attendees are unable …

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iGaming Ontario Reports Casino Gambling Accounts For 73% Of Betting Revenue

According to the latest iGaming Ontario marketing report, casino gambling represents 73% of betting revenue for the first quarter (Q1) of the 2024-2025 fiscal year (FY), from April 1 to June 30, 2024. Ontarians wagered $18.4 billion in the first quarter of the 2024-2025 fiscal year, a 31% increase over Q1 of 2023-2024 FY “With …

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