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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On Tuesday, the Chicago Blackhawks announced a multi-year deal with Circa Sports. They will now be the official home jersey patch of the Blackhawks starting in 2024-25. This makes history in the NHL with Chicago being the first “Original Six” franchise to have a patch on their jersey. Circa Sports is one of eight legal …
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Ezugi, a subsidiary of the Evolution Group, has launched its live casino services in Ontario’s growing online gaming market, partnering with theScore Bet and Bet99 sportsbooks. The company made its U.S. debut eight years ago in New Jersey, and now Ezugi is bringing its renowned live casino offerings to Canadian players. Ontario joins a growing …
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After several months of waiting, Alberta Minister of Service and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally announced Alberta will become the second regulated market in Canada. This was the province’s formal announcement that they plan to open a regulated market alongside Ontario. The news was broken by Dale Nally at the Canadian Gaming Summit. Nally had …
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