IGaming
Auditor General Review Suggests Legal Risks Around Ontario’s Private iGaming Market
Ontario Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk’s review into the planned iGaming market in the province found that it could face legal challenges.
The Criminal Code of Canada currently bans all commercial gambling unless it is conducted and managed by a province, and the government-owned Ontario Lottery…
Scientific Games Bringing ELK Studios Content to Canada
Scientific Games is boosting its iGaming portfolio by acquiring Swedish games developer ELK Studios and distributing its content in Canada and the U.S., as well as continuing to strengthen its position in the UK and Europe.
The studio’s games are already live via Scientific Games’ OpenGaming…
Intema Solutions Applies to AGCO for Ontario Online Betting License
Canadian information technology company Intema Solutions has applied to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to become a fully registered operator of online gaming and sports betting in Ontario.
Following the enacting of Bill C-218 to legalize single-event spoorts betting on August…
Ontario Predicted to Break Records & Become Most Attractive North American iGaming Market
Once Ontario's regulated open iGaming market is up and running, it will quickly become the most attractive iGaming market in North America for players and brands, predicts online gaming assessment company BonusFinder.
The Ontario iGaming market will surpass all of its U.S. online counterparts…
FansUnite to Acquire Gaming Asset Portfolio American Affiliate
Vancouver-based sports betting and iGaming provider FansUnite Entertainment is acquiring the businesses and brands of American Affiliate, established by industry entrepreneur Chris Grove.
FansUnite will pay $58.2m to acquire the business, which it said in a release would help strengthen its…
Inspired Launches iLottery with Loto-Québec
New York-listed gaming supplier Inspired Entertainment has announced it has agreed a deal to launch its iLottery games for the very first time through a partnership with Loto-Québec.
Loto-Québec, a long-time customer of Inspired that currently offers the company's interactive casino content on…
OLG Launches New Live Casino in Partnership with Evolution
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), in collaboration with new partner Evolution, is launching a new Live Casino on OLG.ca.
A press release from Evolution describes Live Casino as a unique offering of live dealer games where players interact directly with real casino game presenters via…
DraftKings Walks Away From Entain Deal for Foreseeable Future
DraftKings has confirmed after weeks of speculation that it will not be pursuing a takeover of UK betting and gaming group Entain in the near future, emphasizing that it is "highly confident" in its own technology, product, and brand.
In late September, Entain had announced it had received an…
Live5 Launches Content With BCLC Via Scientific Games
Slot game developer Live5 has received approval to launch in the Canadian province of British Columbia for the first time.
Live5, which already holds a license with Loto-Quebec, has been certified by the British Colombia Gaming Enforcement and Policy Branch (GEPB).
The company will now…
Nova Scotia Still Weighing Up Pros & Cons of Online Casino
Nova Scotia's government is still assessing the potential benefits and pitfalls of opening up a regulated online casino in the province.
Finance minister Allan MacMaster said the government's focus has been on healthcare and housing since being sworn in at the end of August and he needs more time…