Regulatory
CFL commissioner says national betting ad plan ‘not necessary’
As the issue of advertising continues to feature heavily in the conversation around sports betting, Canadian Football League (CFL) Commissioner Randy Ambrosie leader has dismissed the idea that a national framework would be helpful.Bill S-269, the National Framework on Advertising for Sports…
AGCO orders Ontario youth sports arena to remove betting ads
The Canlan Sports arena in Oakville, Ont. has removed adverts for theScore Bet sportsbook and online gaming platform after a review by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) found they violated the rule about not targeting minors.The ads were removed late last month after a…
CGA’s Amanda Brewer on why tweaking Ontario model can work for Alberta
Whenever Alberta ultimately opens its doors to welcome multiple commercial online gaming operators, as it now seems inevitable that it will, there's ample room for optimism.Given that Ontario's model has proven competitive and profitable over its first two years, it's understandable why Minister…
Alberta Minister confirms province will follow Ontario iGaming model
Alberta's continued journey towards a regulated online gaming market was a hot topic of discussion throughout the 2024 Canadian Gaming Summit. On Thursday, we got an update straight from the horse's mouth.Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally told attendees at a crowded…
ACGCS: new industry hires lack compliance expertise – we can help change that
Imagine spending over a decade in law enforcement, studiously observing a whole raft of regulations across financial crime and human trafficking, then entering a new industry to find a lack of compliance training and certification opportunities.Well, that is the story of Dr. Ian Messenger,…
AGCO and Malta Gaming Authority to continue collaboration
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) have strengthened their collaboration by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding.The two regulatory authorities will continue to work together on common objectives and values in overseeing the gaming…
Alberta passes bill opening potential door for gambling expansion
It's official: Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis is not the only entity that can conduct and manage gaming in the province.The Alberta legislature has passed a bill that recognises that the provincial government has the authority to conduct and manage gaming in the province as well as AGLC.…
Checking in on Canada: Where we’ve been and where we’re going
Ontario's regulated gaming market has fulfilled its goals of providing a wide range of choice to consumers and bringing in revenue for the province. That early success can serve as a launchpad for the rest of Canada if and when further provinces choose to regulate gaming.Those were two of the…
Troy Ross discusses what lessons Ontario can teach gaming
Troy Ross draws on 30 years of experience at the intersection of politics, gaming, and regulation in Canada. He has been at the forefront of the iGaming lobby in Canada and played a pioneering role in the achievement of successive iGaming milestones, beginning in 2006 with the defeat of legislation…
Paysafe ready to discuss Canadian gaming growth at CGS
Canadian Gaming Summit is a month away from taking over the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and the industry is readying for the top event of the year. One group with a big presence at this year's event will be Paysafe. In advance of the event, Paysafe General Manager of iGaming North America Greg…