The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) levied a serious fine against PointsBet after the operator was alleged to be negligent in complying with the province’s responsible gambling policies. …
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Prince Edward Island charts ‘new course for gambling’ with updated RG strategy
2 minutes readThe Prince Edward Island Lotteries Commission has unveiled its new responsible gambling strategy for Islanders, which acts as an update and replacement for the previous strategy created in 2008. The …
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Apollo Entertainment takes RG action after six-figure AGCO fine
2 minutes readThe Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has served Apollo Entertainment with a Notice of Monetary Penalty totalling $100,000 for failing to adhere to its responsible gambling standards. Apollo …
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The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) has today published its Annual Report for 2022-23, detailing the advancements in RG made across Canada. Over the last year, the non-profit organization has bolstered …
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Kinectify enhances problem gambling technology for operators via Kindbridge agreement
2 minutes readKinectify has signed a deal with Kindbridge Behavioral Health to provide operators in the US and Canada with enhanced technology for people experiencing gambling harms. The agreement will see the …
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The importance of individualization – Managing player risk through tech
5 minutes readPersonalizing technology is the crucial next step in managing player risk and decreasing the levels of problem gambling, according to experts at the Canadian Gaming Summit. Moderated by Bill Pascrell …
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NHLAA Executive Director, Glenn Healy, to Share Insights at the Canadian Gaming Summit’s ‘Safe Bet Show’
4 minutes readFormer NHL goaltender from Pickering, ON and the current Executive Director of the NHL Alumni Association (NHLAA), Glenn Healy, is set to make a special appearance on a live episode …
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Father of ice hockey icon backs campaign against sports betting ads in Canada
3 minutes readKarl Subban, father of the former ice hockey star PK Subban, has vocalised his opposition to the level of sports betting advertisements in Canada. It’s a topic that has set …
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BCLC supports self-excluded players with enhanced ID checks at casinos
1 minutes readThe British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is bolstering identification requirements at casinos in the province, a move designed to support people enrolled in its Game Break self-exclusion program. Game Break …
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Sports leagues & media players team up to tackle sports betting ads
3 minutes readIn a bid to address the elephant in the room – sports and gambling – a host of major sports leagues and broadcasters have joined forces to set up a …