Discussion about the proposed Alberta iGaming framework began in the provincial Assembly in Edmonton on Wednesday. While proponents point to the benefits of regulating online gaming, other lawmakers are concerned …
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In an online betting market like Ontario’s, with billions of dollars wagered across more than 30 licensed sports betting platforms, how does the gaming regulator work to prevent match-fixing and …
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Alberta introduces iGaming Alberta Act to regulate online casino and sports betting
5 minutes readAlberta has taken its most decisive step in months towards launching commercial online casino and sports betting by introducing the legislation that outlines how the province would regulate the market. …
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BetVictor Canada launches safer gambling campaign with ex-Raptor McGrady
2 minutes readBetVictor Canada has officially launched its new responsible gambling advertising campaign fronted by former Toronto Raptor Tracy McGrady. NBA Hall-of-Famer McGrady, who began his career with the Raptors, was named …
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AGCO fines BetMGM Canada $110,000 for offering cash to attract customers
3 minutes readThe Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has fined BetMGM Canada $110,000 for offering cash to new customers who signed up and placed a deposit. The AGCO’s regulations expressly …
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Canadian Gaming Summit 2025 to feature new Cybersecurity Symposium
4 minutes readThe Canadian Gaming Summit is set to make its return to Toronto June 17-19, bringing together industry leaders, regulators, and innovators for the largest Canadian gaming and betting event. With …
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BetMGM bolstering GameSense service for Problem Gambling Awareness Month
2 minutes readMarch is Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) in the U.S. and BetMGM is boosting the responsible gaming messaging they offer via the GameSense program. Developed by the British Columbia Lottery …
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BCLC latest Canadian operator to sound alarm over fake ads
2 minutes readThe British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is the latest Canadian gaming stakeholder to warn the public about fraudulent advertising using the names and likenesses of licensed casinos. In a statement …
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Are affordability checks coming to Canadian gaming?
5 minutes readFor years, affordability checks have been like a boogie man for most markets. It lurks as a threat but it has yet to manifest into something operators and regulators have …
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It’s Super Bowl season again, and almost half of Ontarians who plan to watch Sunday’s Big Game will be betting on it too. A survey conducted by Leger for the …