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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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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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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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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The Ontario online poker market continues to dominate two successful U.S. gambling markets: New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Both states saw a decline in revenue in the second quarter. According to data from regulatory agencies in all three jurisdictions, the Canadian province maintains a slight edge in revenue per capita. Ontario online poker revenue increased by …
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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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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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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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