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NorthStar Bets opens up Groundhog Day wagering in Ontario

Toronto-based NorthStar Gaming is offering players the opportunity to bet on Groundhog Day for the first time ever in Ontario, via its NorthStar Bets platform.The popular North American tradition - observed annually on Feb 2 - derives from an old Germanic tale that each year a groundhog will…

BCLC rebrands voluntary self-exclusion program

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has confirmed two key changes to its voluntary self-exclusion (VSE) program in a move designed to increase support to players.Firstly, the program’s name has been changed to Game Break in order to make the brand more approachable for prospective…

Rivalry to launch new casino offering in Ontario

Toronto-based Esports wagering company Rivalry has confirmed the expansion of its casino offering in a move designed to widen its potential revenue streams.This announcement is unlikely to come as a surprise to shareholders and close spectators following the firm’s recent business update where…

Phoenix Labs in line for sale amid Sea Ltd developments

Canadian video game developer Phoenix Labs is likely to be sold as part of cost-cutting measures by its owner Sea Ltd.As reported by Bloomberg, the Singapore tech firm is looking to sell Phoenix Labs in response to the $160bn decline of the parent company’s market share over the last 15 months,…

Red Knot launches Canadian operations via Toronto

Red Knot Communications has confirmed its expansion into Canada with the opening of a new office in Toronto.The PR and communications agency - specializing in sports betting and gaming - provides support and strategic counsel to companies at the intersection of sports, gaming, and technology.…

MLSE taps in OLG’s Proline+ for Real Sports partnership

Maple Leaf Sports Entertainment (MLSE) and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) have extended their partnership by making the latter’s Proline+ brand the official sports betting partner of Real Sports (RS).The alliance will be in full effect from this Sunday, Jan 29, with an…