Canada is a sports-mad nation. Hockey is a national religion, the Toronto Blue Jays captured imaginations with their World Series run last year, this summer’s FIFA World Cup had the …
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When U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren took to X earlier this year to denounce what she called a “$10 junk fee just to fund a $20 bet”, she was not merely …
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BetMGM ready to extend its Connor McDavid effect into Alberta RG campaign
7 minutes readBetMGM’s name carries a lot of weight with Canadian customers. So does its choice of partners. The operator has a leading position in Ontario’s dual online sports betting and iCasino …
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OLG imposes mandatory deposit limits for some younger online gamblers
3 minutes readOntario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) now requires some younger players to set mandatory deposit limits to help control their online gambling activity. Certain players under 25 years old who …
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Ontario Liberals seek to ban online gambling advertising via new legislation
6 minutes readA group of Liberal Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) in Ontario have authored legislation that would ban most online gambling advertising in the province. MPP Lee Fairclough’s Bill 107, titled …
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OLG CEO: recognising risk not the same for every player in Ontario
2 minutes readTORONTO — Providing opening remarks at SBC Summit Canada, Duncan Hannay, President & CEO, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), underpinned that as the Ontario gaming sector continues to evolve, …
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RGC calls for financial institutions to step up efforts against gambling harm
2 minutes readThe Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) has called upon Canada’s financial sector to take more of a ‘proactive role’ in combatting gambling-related financial harm. Publishing a new white paper entitled ‘Opportunities …
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Q&A: Responsible Gambling Council CEO Sarah McCarthy on Canadian gaming’s next challenges
9 minutes readAs Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) Chief Executive Officer, Sarah McCarthy plays a leading role in tackling player protection challenges and helping to shape a responsible future for the Canadian gaming …
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BetMGM brings back Connor McDavid for responsible gambling campaign
4 minutes readBetMGM is once again placing responsible gambling at the center of its marketing strategy. But, instead of relying on traditional messaging that often feels distant or overly instructional, the operator …
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Canada advances federal bill to limit sports betting advertising
3 minutes readBill S-211, the legislation that would set the stage for the federal government of Canada to take a firmer hand in regulating sports betting advertising, took a significant and unprecedented …