NHL Alumni Association Files .1M Lawsuit Against PointsBet Canada

The NHL Alumni Association is suing PointsBet Canada, “Ontario’s best new legal, regulated online bookmaker,” for $1.1 million. This comes after PointsBet Canada decided to end its sponsorship agreement with the charitable organization. NHL Alumni Association alleges that PointsBet is required to continue paying for its sponsorship agreement until January 2026 In a lawsuit filed …

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Shawn Lemon Appeals Gambling Suspension and Attends Alouettes' Camp

Montreal Alouettes defensive lineman Shawn Lemon appealed his CFL suspension for sports gambling and arrived at Alouettes’ training camp on Tuesday. Lemon, 35, is appealing a suspension from the league for betting on games, including one he played in. The CFL’s release did not reveal where the bets were placed. Shawn Lemon is eligible to …

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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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Sports betting advertising in Canada

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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