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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…
Atlantic Lotto Plans Bigger-Bet Online Casinos for P.E.I. and Nova Scotia
The Atlantic Lottery Corporation says it's preparing to expand a new online casino to allow play by residents of Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, after quietly launching a site New Brunswickers could access in August 2020.That website allows New Brunswick residents to gamble up to $500 on a…
Taking the industry by storm
Vancouver-based global iGaming and sports betting company FansUnite has taken huge strides in 2020 before becoming the CGA's latest member.The latest member of the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) is looking to establish itself as a leader in the sports and esports fields at a time when sports…
Future-proofing the gambling industry
You’ve likely heard the expression before, ‘future-proofing’ — but what does it mean and how does it apply to the gambling industry? Wikipedia defines the term as “the process of anticipating the future and developing methods of minimizing the effects of shocks and stresses of future events.”…
Industry Q&A: The future of iGaming
Like technology, iGaming innovations are gaining speed, with new products being offered at casinos on a regular basis. Canadian Gaming Business recently asked senior executives from leading gaming companies about the growing role digital gaming has on their organization, and on the gaming industry…
Executive Profile: Jean Major, CEO, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
For over two decades, Jean Major has been a mainstay of major regulatory agencies in Ontario. With a total of 33 years of experience with the Ontario Public Service, Major has spent 24 of those years at the forefront of the gaming and racing regulatory agencies in the province.…