Canadian Gaming Association announces new Chair, welcomes new members
The CGA has appointed Hard Rock International executive llkim Hincer as the new Chair of its Board of Directors, and has welcomed new members including theScore Bet and Playtech.
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Alberta Looks for Two Initial Proponents in its Commercial Sports Betting Market
Alberta is moving closer to launching a commercial sports betting market that will offer single-event wagers.Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) has now begun accepting bids from prospective vendors that wish to enter the…
IGT, Scientific Games, DraftKings Win Big at First SBC Awards North America
The inaugural SBC Awards North America were held last week on the final evening of the SBC Summit North America in New York City and DraftKings, IGT, and Scientific Games were among the big winners.Most notably, DraftKings was named the…
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…
Sports betting in Canada: Are we setting ourselves up for success?
With Canada having legalized single-event sports betting and Canadians placing more bets here at home, are operators, regulators, governments, RG organizations, community and treatment agencies prepared for what’s to come?
Canadian Investment Company Brookfield to Buy Scientific Games’ Lottery Unit for $6B
Scientific Games has announced that it will sell its global lottery business to Canadian investment company Brookfield for US$6.05 billion, in a move it says will help it cut debt and pivot to a gaming and digital content provider.The…
Ontario Casinos & Gaming Centres Finally Free of COVID-19 Capacity Restrictions
Ontario casinos, bingo halls, and other gaming centres have no COVID-19-related indoor capacity restrictions to adhere to for the first time in over a year as of Monday, October 25.Casinos and gaming centres, along with many other…
Parleh Media Launches Canada’s First Dedicated Sports Betting Networks
Parleh Media Group, the independent content and production company that operates sports betting-focused publication The Parleh, launched Parleh TV on October 12, describing it as the country’s first dedicated sports betting broadcast…
Betting on innovation
Innovation is a huge topic of discussion across all industries; after all, consumers are always looking for a fresh, new experience, and companies are always looking for new products to appeal to consumers. The gaming industry is not any…
Betting Companies, Leagues Eyeing Further Canadian Sports Sponsorship
Canada’s regulated sports betting market may be in its comparative infancy, but already major betting companies and major sports leagues are looking to further collaboration.Deals have already been struck. The National Hockey League,…