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In February 2022, the AGEM Index improved by 27.08 points to 952.95, marking a 2.9 per cent increase from January. That uptick comes after the index experienced a 4.7 per cent decrease last month compared with December 2021.Compared to one year ago, the index added 201.16 points for an annual…

Privately-run sportsbooks in Ontario's regulated market will not be permitted to advertise online betting sign-up promotions, bonuses, or credits to consumers.While companies will still be able to provide these offers, such as risk-free first bets or matching first deposits to players, they…

The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) to provide a framework for cooperation and coordination between the two organizations on betting and related integrity issues and to…

BetMGM has announced a partnership with reigning NHL MVP Connor McDavid that will see the Edmonton Oilers captain and leading star join the company as a brand ambassador.McDavid is the first active player in a major U.S. professional league to endorse a regulated North American sportsbook. He…

Updated March 9 Ontario's regulated online gaming and sports betting market continues to take shape ahead of opening up to authorized private operators on April 4, as several more sportsbooks and suppliers have been approved for licensing.After a first wave of announcements from online…

Gateway Casino & Entertainment's new Cascades Casino North Bay will open to the public in a soft launch on Wednesday, March 9."We’re very excited about this," said Rob Mitchell, Gateway's Director of Communications and Public Affairs, via My North Bay Now. "This is not our grand opening,…

Scientific Games is abandoning its longtime name and rebranding as Light & Wonder with a "singular focus to be the leading cross-platform global game company" by creating great games and leveraging technology to enable a seamless player experience across all platforms. The transformation comes…

Real Luck Group and its Luckbox subsidiary has appointed lotto gaming executive Benn Timbury as its Chief Operating Officer.Timbury's most recent role was with one of Europe's fastest-growing start-ups, the Gibraltar-based Lottoland Group, which is active in 15 global markets, has over 350…

MGM Resorts has announced a strengthened commitment to responsible gaming in what it calls "the next evolution" in enabling in-person and online players to make responsible, informed decisions.MGM Resorts and Bet MGM will introduce what it calls "the gaming industry’s most comprehensive tools"…

Amazon has announced that its Amazon Web Services (AWS) has partnered with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), the owner and operator of several Toronto-area sports teams, to deliver betting and gaming experiences and products to fans.Under the deal, MLSE – which owns the NBA's Toronto…