IGaming
AGCO begins search for new CEO after Tom Mungham announces retirement
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has confirmed it is looking for a new Registrar and CEO following news of Tom Mungham’s impending retirement.Mungham joined the AGCO in 2006, initially serving as its Director of Licensing and Registration before becoming CEO until 2020, when…
iGO under pressure as operators condemn ‘due diligence’ bank charge
Operators in Ontario have communicated displeasure at the prospect of receiving an invoice from iGaming Ontario (iGO) demanding payment for ‘due diligence’ undertaken by its bank.As reported by Gaming News Canada, iGO informed operators last month that, if they had launched before Dec. 31, they…
NorthStar Gaming to start trading on TSX-V after delisting CSE shares
Toronto-based NorthStar Gaming has officially finalized its previously announced reverse acquisition of Baden Resources, and will now commence trading on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V).The deal was first communicated last June when the online gaming operator revealed it had entered into an…
FansUnite agrees $2m private investment to support growth strategy
FansUnite has secured a $2m non-brokered private placement of units of the company, agreeing to sell 13.75 million units of the financing to Tekkorp Capital.The Vancouver-based betting and gaming firm has listed its units at $0.08 individually - with each consisting of one common share in the…
SBC Summit North America’s First Pitch Competition to Discover the Next Big Thing in iGaming…
SBC is delighted to announce that the application period for the highly-anticipated SBC Summit North America First Pitch competition is now officially open and will continue until Mar. 31.By offering this opportunity, SBC provides a unique platform for start-ups in the sports betting and iGaming…
Unlock the secrets of Canada’s booming igaming industry at the Canadian Gaming Summit 2023
The 26th edition of the Canadian Gaming Summit, a prominent Canada-focused industry event, is set to offer a more robust conference agenda than ever before thanks to the event's new management by SBC, a recognized leader in providing industry conference content and educational value to attendees.…
Paysafe’s Greg Kirstein on the value of operators meeting payment demands in Ontario
Earlier this month, Paysafe released the latest edition of its premier igaming research report ‘All the Ways Players Play’, analysing how changes in the payments industry are impacting sportsbooks and bettors.The report focused on three different markets, including the newly expanded Canadian…
GBG secures Ontario operator first via Equifax & TransUnion agreement
Global digital identity and fraud solutions specialist GBG is set to become the first firm in Ontario to give operators access to Equifax and TransUnion, two of Canada’s major credit bureaus.GBG works with many global gaming operators and counts just over 60% of operators in the Ontario market…
AGCO verdict imminent as BetRegal plots Ontario entrance
BetRegal is awaiting a decision from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) as the igaming brand seeks to enter the regulated online betting market.The Canadian firm’s application has been in the process for some time but all details have now been finalized on its end, though two…
Bragg Gaming strives for further expansion in Canada after IGA honour
Bragg Gaming Group has announced it will disclose details of its plans for further expansion in the US and Canada next month.The Toronto-based igaming provider already has a solid presence in Ontario, having teamed up with the likes of Rush Street Interactive, Kalamba Games and, more recently,…