Betsson Lands Canadian Brands and B2B Tech Stack in €64.5M Rhino Deal
Betsson has closed its €64.5M purchase of Rhino Entertainment's Canadian B2C brands and proprietary tech, boosting its Ontario presence ahead of Alberta's launch.
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Alberta’s iGaming Ad Rules Lock Down Bonus Promos Before July 13 Launch
Alberta's AGLC has banned public bonus advertising ahead of its July 13 iGaming launch, binding nearly 50 operators and affiliates to strict new rules.
PENN Entertainment Lays Off 75 Employees At theScore
PENN Entertainment has reportedly laid off 75 workers at theScore, a Canadian sports media and gaming company.
Americas Gambling Market To Eclipse Europe By 2028, Vixio Report Says
A report published by regulatory intelligence provider Vixio predicts the American gambling market will surpass the European market by 2028. The report states that “By 2028, regulated online gambling markets in the U.S., Canada and Latin American countries are expected to generate US$56.3bn, drawing level with Europe or potentially surpassing it depending on currency fluctuations.” […]
Alberta Passes iGaming Act To Expand Legal Betting Industry
Alberta lawmakers passed the iGaming Act on its third reading with no amendments on Wednesday. The bill proposes to expand Alberta’s legal betting industry, which currently is limited to one sports betting app, PlayAlberta. Service Alberta Minister Dave Nally’s Bill 48 now just needs the seal of approval of Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani to become legal. […]
Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto Fined $120K For Cheating Scheme Involving Two Dealers
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has levied a $120,000 fine against Ontario Gaming GTA Limited Partnership, owner of the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, alleging they failed to detect a cheat-at-play and dealer collusion scheme. Dealers Helped Patrons Claim $20,000 In Illicit Winnings In March 2024, the Ontario Provincial […]
PENN Entertainment Launches theScore Casino App in Canada
PENN Entertainment (PENN) announced Monday that it has launched theScore Casino, a new stand-alone iCasino app in Ontario, Canada. The online casino is now available on Android, iOS, and desktop. Customers can log in using their existing theScore Bet credentials. According to PENN Entertainment, theScore Casino operates on the same state-of-the-art proprietary technology platform as […]
iGaming Ontario to Separate from AGCO
Online gambling regulation will be overseen by the iGO from 2025
Canada Gambling News
Alberta Regulated iGaming Market Launch Delayed
Proposed late 2024/early 2025 launch proves too optimistic
Canada Gambling News
Ontario Bans Betting on World Boxing Association Events
Temporary ban due to potential match-fixing
Canada Gambling News
iGaming Ontario Reveals Online Revenue Up by 105% in Q2 FY23-24
84% of all bets made through online casinos
Canada Gambling News
AGCO Fines Online Gambling Operator Apollo for Social Responsibility Failings
Customer lost CA$2 million in four months with no interactions
Canada Gambling News
iGaming Ontario Reports Another Record-Breaking Quarter as Online Casinos Dominate
Betting activity up by 243% year-on-year
Canada Gambling News
AGCO Fines BetVictor and Fitzdares for Taking Wagers on Minor League Games
Sportsbooks offered odds on minor league hockey
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AGCO Proposes Ban on Athletes and Celebrities in Gambling Ads
Companies will have three months to comply with new standard