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Vancouver-based software provider Playgon Games announced that it received GLI game certification for its live dealer games in compliance with Alcohol and Gaming Commission Ontario (AGCO) requirements. The certification enables Playgon to offer its software to online casino operators licensed in…

Ontario municipalities Windsor and Chatham-Kent have received third-quarter payments from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). Windsor and Chatham-Kent received $2,146,955 and $435,454, respectively, from casinos located in their districts: Caesars Windsor Cascades and Casino Chatham.…

New research from the Canada Broadcasting Corporation news division claims that sports fans watching hockey and NBA in Ontario are being exposed to sports betting branding and marketing during 20% of broadcasts. The CBC worked with Dr. Raffaello Rossi and Dr. Jamie Wheaton at the University of…

Canada's Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (Fintrac) has issued a bulletin highlighting the increasing risk of money laundering through online gambling sites. Fintrac's release, based on an analysis of suspicious transaction reports related to online gambling from 2016 to 2023,…

Online casino operator Glitnor Group is set to launch its flagship brand, LuckyCasino, in Ontario. Having established itself as a leading casino operator in the competitive Swedish market, LuckyCasino's move into Ontario marks a step in its global expansion. In a press release, the company…

Great Canadian Entertainment has announced the grand opening of a new Live Entertainment and Special Events Venue at its Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel. The property opened in 1997 and is located in Port Perry, northwest of Toronto. Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel also houses a gaming…

Game developer Stakelogic, through its partner studio, Stakelogic Live, is expanding its presence in Ontario through a partnership with Rootz Casino. The cooperation enables Rootz Casino players to access Stakelogic's extensive range of games, including both classic and video slots. The…

The gambling industry in Canada is facing challenges with the rise of fraudulent advertisements, particularly on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Recent incidents in Manitoba, Québec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have highlighted the issue of phishing scams involving the use of…

Ontario online sportsbooks and casinos ended 2023 on a high note per the latest quarterly revenue report from iGaming Ontario (iGO). For the first time, the number of active accounts in the province was in seven-figure territory. Active player accounts jumped from 943,000 in the last quarter to…

Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto returned to practice this week after a 41-game suspension. This suspension, one of the longest in NHL history, was brought due to activities related to sports wagering. ”It’s been a long road for me,” said Pinto, facing the media for the first time since his…