As Canada’s single-event sports betting legislation comes into effect this week, provincial lottery corporations are raring to go. Ontario and British Columbia are ready to launch offerings as soon as the puck drops.In a long-awaited…

In a long-awaited announcement on August 12, Attorney General and Justice Minister David Lametti confirmed that Bill C-218, the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, will be enacted on August 27.The amendment to the Criminal Code to…

Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) has installed the Gaming Arts’ Pop’N Pays™ slot family in multiple casinos across the province, making Alberta the first Canadian province to place these games, according to a Gaming Arts release…

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has chosen Genius Sports to be the official data provider of its sports betting solutions as Canada's sports wagering market opens up.In a press release, Genius announced that the company …

Online sportsbook and casino brand and Canadian Gaming Association member BetRegal has officially launched in the Canadian market via a free-to-play platform, BetRegal.net, which allows sports fans to bet on their favourite teams using the…

Vancouver-based iGaming and sports betting company FansUnite is hoping to be a significant part of Canada's sports betting market moving forward. But, in what is sure to be a saturated field, CEO Scott Burton has suggested the firm is…

Canada's move to legalize single-event sports betting has been hailed by all corners of the Canadian gaming and sports industries as a potentially transformative moment for gambling north of the border.The legislation is the result of a…

By Tom Nightingale As Canada’s sports betting market prepares for seismic change and expansive opportunity, PointsBet Canada is ready to help lead the way.The bookmaker, originally founded in Australia, is bringing its expertise and…

By Tom Nightingale

Scientific Games Corporation has revealed that it intends to divest its sports betting and lottery businesses as part of a strategic review of the business.The company says that cashing in on those two elements will help address its…