IGaming
The best possible solution: How Nuvei is preparing for Canadian success
By Tom NightingalePayment technology provider Nuvei is gearing up to have a leading presence in the Canadian iGaming market.“We’re very excited about Canada,” says Neil Erlick, the company’s chief corporate development officer. “We think we have a solution that's unmatched in the industry…
The best possible solution: How Nuvei is preparing for Canadian success
Payment technology provider Nuvei is gearing up to have a leading presence in the Canadian iGaming market.“We’re very excited about Canada,” says Neil Erlick, the company’s chief corporate development officer. “We think we have a solution that's unmatched in the industry not only from a…
Online Gambling in Unprecedented Times: Risks and Safer Gambling Strategies During COVID-19
The Responsible Gambling Council's Centre for the Advancement of Best Practices (CABP) has authored a report that examines the risk factors and changes surrounding online gambling during COVID-19, and recommends measures to take to address these factors.The article, written by CABP director…
Atlantic Lottery Commissions Reports on iGaming and Potential Problem Gambling
The Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) has commissioned two new reports questioning a potential link between legalising online gambling and an increase in problem gambling.According to CBC News, the two reports came to contrasting conclusions about whether online gambling leads to a higher…
Gaming Advisory Services Launches New Website for Compliance and AML
Gaming Advisory Services has launched a new website which aims to help gaming industry organizations and personnel navigate the industry's compliance and AML needs.Gaming Advisory Services offers help to land-based gaming, cGaming, iGaming, provincial gaming agencies, and gaming regulators…
Responsible Gambling Council Partners with Entain for Ontario iGaming and Betting Research
Global sports betting and gaming entertainment group Entain has announced its non-profit foundation will fund research conducted by the Responsible Gambling Council into consumer practices, preferences, and behaviours in Ontario as regulators prepare to legalize gaming and sports betting for the…
Play Alberta Shuffles Deck to Include Live Dealer Options
Play Alberta, Alberta’s only regulated online gambling website, is expanding entertainment options for its users starting March 11. In addition to the pre-existing choices of slots, instants and virtual table games, players will now have access to table games with live, professional dealers.Play…
Luckbox Excited to Help Drive Canadian eSports Growth in 2021
By Tom NightingaleThe gaming industry keeps moving forward, and eSports is the newest kid on the block.Luckbox, a new member of the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA), has kept a keen eye on Canadian gaming developments for the last year. In light of the latest steps in sports betting and…
Torstar Corp. to Launch Online Casino
Torstar, the owner of numerous media outlets including Toronto Star, has announced it intends to enter the online gaming market.The corporation announced earlier this month it is aiming to launch an online casino betting brand in 2021, pending approval from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of…
Canadian Gaming Association Launches CGA Academy in Partnership With iGaming Academy
As part of the CGA’s commitment to expand services to the Canadian gaming industry, the association has partnered with the iGaming Academy to launch the CGA Academy, a full online training solution, including up-to-date compliance and skills training courses and a robust Learning Management System…