IGaming
RAW iGaming partners with BetMGM Ontario
Game studio RAW iGaming has partnered with BetMGM to expand its operations in Ontario’s regulated casino market. Players on the BetMGM Ontario site will have access to unique games and innovative features like SuperSlice™, Supertracks™, and SuperSymbols™.
BetMGM, renowned for its diverse library…
Ontario police arrest two for iGaming fraud
Two Toronto residents have been arrested following an investigation into fraudulent activities at Ontario’s regulated igaming platforms. The two will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto.
The joint investigation of the Ontario Provincial Police and Alcohol and Gaming Commission…
Alberta regulator sends warning about fraudulent casino ads
Another series of fraudulent casino ads has struck Canada, this time in Alberta. Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis (AGLC) is warning players in the province about social media ads implying that land-based venues are offering igaming. Meanwhile, the group is reiterating iGaming is only offered…
BCLC’s Chief Compliance Officer talks FINTRAC report insights
Last week's report from Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (FINTRAC) may have been news to some but to many online operators in the industry, the end result was largely a reminder of things they already knew.
Speaking with Canadian Gaming Business, British Columbia Lottery…
Game developer Wazdan signs agreement with Neo.bet in Ontario
Software developer Wazdan has signed an agreement with Ontario casino operator Neo.bet to offer an initial batch of 20 top-performing game titles from Wazdan's portfolio. This selection includes titles like Mighty Wild™: Panther, Book of Faith™, Power of Gods™: Egypt and 20 Coins™. Wazdan plans to…
Ontario female-focused online casino Betty raises $5M
Betty, an Ontario online casino designed to cater to female players, raised $5 million in pre-Series A funding led by CEAS Investments. This cash injection comes as the operator prepares for its upcoming Series A round. The casino already raised $7 million in venture capital funding in 2023.
The…
Playgon Games Enters Ontario’s iGaming Live Dealer Market
Vancouver-based software provider Playgon Games announced that it received GLI game certification for its live dealer games in compliance with Alcohol and Gaming Commission Ontario (AGCO) requirements. The certification enables Playgon to offer its software to online casino operators licensed in…
FINTRAC report cautions online gambling is ripe for money laundering
Canada's Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (Fintrac) has issued a bulletin highlighting the increasing risk of money laundering through online gambling sites.
Fintrac's release, based on an analysis of suspicious transaction reports related to online gambling from 2016 to 2023,…
Glitnor Group to launch flagship brand LuckyCasino in Ontario
Online casino operator Glitnor Group is set to launch its flagship brand, LuckyCasino, in Ontario. Having established itself as a leading casino operator in the competitive Swedish market, LuckyCasino's move into Ontario marks a step in its global expansion.
In a press release, the company…
Stakelogic partners with Rootz Casino to expand Ontario presence
Game developer Stakelogic, through its partner studio, Stakelogic Live, is expanding its presence in Ontario through a partnership with Rootz Casino. The cooperation enables Rootz Casino players to access Stakelogic's extensive range of games, including both classic and video slots.
The…