Sports Betting
theScore Bet gains Canadian rights to MLB players’ names and images
theScore Bet is now an officially licensed sportsbook of MLB Players Inc. (MLBPI), the business arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA).MLBPI and OneTeam Partners announced a new partnership with theScore's parent company PENN Entertainment on Wednesday. The new partnership…
Coolbet inks deal with PGA of Canada despite Ontario exit
Coolbet exited Ontario in 2023 but remains operational in other provinces
BlueBet continuing ‘overwhelmingly positive’ talks with PointsBet
Despite the fact PointsBet rejected BlueBet's takeover bid in favour of a competing offer, BlueBet CEO Andrew Menz said the company is still engaged in "overwhelmingly positive" talks with its fellow Australian gaming company.PointsBet turned down BlueBet’s initial offer in late February.…
AGLC renovates Play Alberta platform with competition lurking
The day after Alberta introduced legislation to open up a commercial online gaming and betting market, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) unveiled a revamp of its Play Alberta platform.Until Alberta opens its doors to private-sector operators, Play Alberta's website and app is the only…
Alberta introduces iGaming Alberta Act to regulate online casino and sports betting
Alberta 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.Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally introduced the anticipated Bill…
From regulation to innovation: What North America can expect at SBC Summit Americas
With the debut of SBC Summit Americas, SBC is merging into a single, unified event, delivering a broader pan-American outlook.
While the event brings together the full power of the Americas, North America remains a key focus, with tailored conference content, expert insights and a spotlight on…
AGCO fines BetMGM Canada $110,000 for offering cash to attract customers
The 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 forbid gambling operators who are licensed in Ontario from publicly advertising sign-up bonuses or any other…
BetVictor Canada launches safer gambling campaign with ex-Raptor McGrady
BetVictor 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 as the Ontario-licensed operator’s Safer Gambling Ambassador back in October. This…
GiG teams up with PowerPlay as fourth operator partner in Ontario
B2B iGaming technology company Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has partnered with PowerPlay Online Casino and Sportsbook to power the operator's online platform in the regulated Ontario market.The deal is GiG's fourth operator brand launch in the province's private-sector market as well as its…
OpenBet finalizes managed buyout from Endeavor
Leaders of sports betting services provider OpenBet have completed their $450 million USD managed buyout from Endeavor Group Holdings.The deal, which was supported by Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, was confirmed back in November and has now closed. OpenBet CEO Jordan Levin and other executives…