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Live Nation Canada picks GGPoker as official online poker partner
GGPoker has partnered with Live Nation Canada to become the live entertainment company’s official online poker partner.As part of the agreement, GGPoker will stage weekly ‘GG x Ticketmaster Gift Cards Freeroll’ online poker tournaments at 7pm ET, beginning July 2.Players entering these…
Videoslots makes online casino move to Ontario
Videoslots has confirmed its impending entrance into the Ontario online casino space as the operator continues its expansion across Canada.The Malta-headquartered firm was first founded by a group of ‘Swedish casino enthusiasts’ and officially launched in 2011, going on to become licensed by the…
iGO report says gaming brought $1.5B to Ontario last year
The first full day of the Canadian Gaming Summit kicked off with a bang of an announcement from iGaming Ontario. The group released a report compiled by Deloitte on the economic impact the industry has had on the province during the past year and the numbers are eye-popping.Per the report, the…
OLG CEO backs AGCO advertising review, calls for ‘better balance’
Duncan Hannay, OLG CEO, has delivered a positive verdict on the decision of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to conduct a review of online gambling advertising standards.The AGCO announced its proposal to ban the use of athletes, celebrities and entertainers in gaming…
Canadian Gaming Summit Puts the Spotlight on SIGA’s Business Model and Commitment to the…
Patricia Cook, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, and Desiree Gervais, Vice President of Human Resources, of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), will discuss SIGA’s introduction to the digital gaming market and pioneering approach to regulatory agreements and revenue-sharing models,…
‘Affiliates & Advertising” conference track announced for Canadian Gaming Summit
The ‘Affiliates & Advertising’ conference track at the 26th edition of the Canadian Gaming Summit - the country’s premier gaming and betting event- is set to explore the most effective practices affiliates can use to capitalize a burgeoning Canadian market.With sports betting and iGaming…
Quebec Online Gaming Coalition looking to emulate Ontario model of regulation
A number of online gaming operators have convened to establish the Quebec Online Gaming Coalition (QOGC), an organisation focused on developing a new regulatory framework for the industry.Working with the Quebec Government and local stakeholders, the QOGC is seeking “to address growing concerns…
Canadian Gaming Summit announces ‘Land-Based’ conference track
With the post-pandemic world fixated on the digital realm, what does this mean for the future of Land-Based sports betting and gaming? The ‘Land-Based’ conference track at the 26th edition of the renowned Canadian Gaming Summit - the country’s premier gaming and betting event- is set to discuss the…
Player Protection Symposium: A Canadian Gaming Summit exclusive pre day offering
The eagerly awaited Canadian Gaming Summit is mere weeks away and kicking off Canada’s premier gaming and betting event is the exclusive pre-day “Player Protection Symposium” conference.The 100 capacity Symposium will be taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, on Tuesday…
FansUnite points to cost-cutting measures amid 11% decrease in Q1 revenue
FansUnite has published its financial results for the first quarter of 2023, reporting a 11% year-on-year decline in revenue.The Vancouver-based betting and gaming firm recorded total revenue of $8.73m for the three months ended Mar. 31, down from $9.66m in Q1 2022.However, FansUnite also…