British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC)’s New Horizons in Safer Gambling conference brings operators and regulators together iGaming is a fiercely competitive industry for operators vying for revenue share and market leadership. But when it comes to safer gambling and player protection, it’s crucial to keep a shared goal in mind. That was the core message of a…
Canada’s Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) has named Sarah McCarthy as its new Chief Executive Officer to replace long-serving Shelley White. McCarthy joins from Rick Hansen Foundation, where she served as Vice President, Strategic Initiatives. The RGC Board Chair Yvon Lemire stated: “Prior to her role at the Rick Hansen Foundation, Sarah was the Executive Director…
Experts at the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) have urged the federal government to create a nationwide strategy for addressing potential gambling harms
Martin Lycka returns once again and joining him in the Safe Bet Show hotseat is Paul Burns, President and CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association. In the latest episode, the duo talk about Paul’s career before entering the gambling sector, comparing the two different environments, key objectives of the CGA and the Associations partnership with…
During the pandemic, isolated player risk became an ever-present concern, but what does the evidence show in terms of problem gambling increasing or decreasing? What technologies are available to monitor and identify player trends in real-time? What are the flaws in the present and future solutions?Speakers:Paul Foster, CEO, Crucial ComplianceMary Donohue, CEO, Digital Wellness CenterRasmus…
Canadian operators have been waiting for months to see the outcome of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario’s new advertising regulations, and now they have their answer. In a similar move to the one taken by the UK, but perhaps going even further, AGCO have ruled for no more athletes, celebrities or influencers that…
As part of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario’s mission to further protect young people, online gambling advertising standards in the province could witness a revamp this year.However, the AGCO has proposed raising the threshold so the term becomes ‘reasonably expected’ to appeal to youth and children.This will include athletes – whether active or…
Following on from yesterday’s Brazil focus, we’re heading approximately 5,000 miles north today with Jessica Welman in the drivers seat, joined by Nick Ware of Canadian Gaming Business and Charlie Horner of SBC Americas to discuss two new bills in Canada, with the Senate to discuss national gambling advertising guidelines as well as a First…
iGaming Daily ventures over to Canada’s largest city, Toronto, with the Canadian Gaming Summit set to get underway this week at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on June 13-15, 2023.However, before the conference opens its doors, Tuesday played host to the Player Protection Symposium, which will be the topic of discussion in today’s episode of…
A recent study found that 75% of consumers cannot or are unsure if they can differentiate a legal from an illegal gambling website. Furthermore, many don’t understand the safeguards in place that legal sites provide. Consumer education on these risks ensures that customers play responsibly and those who require help can access the resources they…