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The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC)'s RG Check Accreditation Program has been embedded into the requirements for all private iGaming operators entering the regulated Ontario marketplace by iGaming Ontario (iGO). The RG Check program, which is already used by land-based casinos in Ontario, will…

Vancouver-based geolocation services provider GeoComply has announced a partnership with the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) that will help it to support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and employment for Indigenous peoples of Canada, the…

Bally’s has announced that its Gamesys unit has agreed a five-year deal with Las Vegas-based provider of gaming technology Gaming Arts to bolster its portfolio of real money online casino games. Under the agreement, Gamesys and Gaming Arts will work together to identify, convert, and deliver…

A new report from PlayCanada has concluded that nearly 1,300 jobs will be added in Ontario as a result of the impending launch of private online gambling operators. The report offers strong evidence that online gaming does not cannibalize jobs from land-based casinos. Ontario will be the first…

Scientific Games has announced that it has extended its licensing partnership with Mattel for another three years to bring more of the entertainment franchise's games to lotteries. The two companies have a longstanding relationship that spans nearly 20 years and includes more than 80 lottery…

Advertising and affiliate compliance specialist Rightlander has launched its suite of services in Ontario ahead of the province's regulated market opening on April 4. Licensed operators in Ontario will be required to meet rigorous standards relating to game and operator integrity, fairness,…

The government of Saskatchewan's 2022-23 Budget has announced that video lottery terminal (VLT) site operators in the province will receive an increased VLT commission. VLT site operators currently receive 15 per cent of net sales as a commission, with the remaining 85 per cent going to the…

NorthStar Gaming has announced that "legendary" Canadian sports broadcaster Rod Black is joining the company as a host and brand ambassador for NorthStar Bets. Rod is one of the most recognised and trusted names in Canadian sports broadcasting. He spent the majority of his career at Bell Media…

Ontario's licensed and regulated online gaming and betting market finally gets off the ground on April 4. The fifth-largest jurisdiction in North America by population, the province is expected to be one of the most competitive and lucrative betting markets on the continent. Its launch is…

PointsBet Canada has signed on as the official sportsbook of Canadian football in Ottawa. The Ontario-licensed operator will become the official sportsbook partner of the CFL's Ottawa Redblacks and their home arena, TD Place. The partnership will see the PointsBet Canada logo featured on all…