Regulatory
William Hill halts Ontario operations amid regulated launch plans
William Hill is suspending its new operations in Ontario until it is approved to enter the province's regulated market.The brand, which is owned in the US by Caesars Entertainment and outside the US by 888, contacted its active casino and gambling affiliates to inform them not to send marketing…
Canadian lotteries call for crackdown on illegal operators
Updated August 6
A coalition of five provincial Canadian lotteries are urging the federal government to take action against black-market online gambling operators.The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC), the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries…
EveryMatrix gains license to enter Ontario market
iGaming platform provider EveryMatrix has officially secured its license to operate in Ontario's regulated online gaming market.The online casino provider has received approval from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and will now secure an operating agreement from iGaming Ontario…
Betway officially launches in Ontario
Betway, a large player in the Ontario grey-market game prior to the opening of the province's regulated market, has completed the transition to becoming a regulated operator.After receiving its license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission back in April, Betway is now in the process of…
Ontario license furthers Greentube North American expansion
Greentube, the digital gaming and entertainment division of Novomatic, has been granted a supplier license by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).Ontario will become the latest North American jurisdiction that Greentube has expanded into, having already gone live in British…
ALC finally launches Nova Scotia online casino
Nova Scotia has finally launched an online casino via an Atlantic Lottery Corporation website that went live on July 21.Finance Minister Allan MacMaster said the platform, accessible via the lotto corporation's website, is not being strongly advertised by ALC but is available for Nova Scotians…
CGA President inducted to Sports Betting HoF and other notes from SBC Summit NA
The SBC Summit North America kicked off on July 12 in New Jersey, uniting the North American gaming and betting industry with a wide range of topics discussed.We've summarized some snippets and tidbits from the Summit here.
Sports Betting Hall of Fame inductees
Canadian…
GiG awarded supplier licence in Ontario
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has been granted a supplier licence for Ontario by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).Ontario will be the 22nd regulated market in which GiG has a footprint, with another four market entries pending. It will now be allowed to partner with operators…
Rideau Carleton Casino owners fined $227,000 for alleged rule violations
The operator of Ottawa's Rideau Carleton Casino has been fined more than $227,000 by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for dozens of alleged regulatory violations, including "repeatedly" failing to implement, follow and enforce anti-money laundering policies and procedures.…
SIGA aiming to launch Saskatchewan online gaming site by November
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) hopes the new online gaming and betting platform being prepared for Saskatchewan punters will be up and running by November, according to the organization's director of communications.Last month, SIGA announced that the British Columbia Lottery…