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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Alberta could potentially offer low taxes to regulated sportsbooks in the future, according to the province’s Minister for Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally. Alberta currently has the lowest tax rate among provinces in Canada Nally has been mandated by Premier Danielle Smith to assess the feasibility of opening up Alberta’s regulated online …
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Members of the British Columbia Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) working at casinos petitioned BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) this week demanding fairness in wages and working conditions at casinos across the province. Workers from several British Columbia casinos held a rally outside the BCLC office in Vancouver On Monday, several workers from multiple BC …
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Great Canadian Entertainment is selling Casino Nanaimo, a well-known facility on Vancouver Island, to Petroglyph Development. The acquisition was approved by the Great Canadian Board of Directors in unanimity. Great Canadian Entertainment will offer Petroglyph transition services for a maximum of two years following closure However, the sale is still pending customary closing conditions and …
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Gigadat, a prominent Canadian fintech company specializing in online payment and security solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with PayDo, an FCA and FINTRAC-recognized Electronic Money Institution (EMI). Gigadat, PayDo announce partnership to improve payment services across Canada This collaboration aims to enhance PayDo’s innovative payment services across Canada, utilizing Gigadat’s extensive fintech experience and …
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