Responsible Gaming
Are affordability checks coming to Canadian gaming?
For years, affordability checks have been like a boogie man for most markets. It lurks as a threat but it has yet to manifest into something operators and regulators have ever had to actually confront.That is starting to change, though. The UK Gambling Commission began a pilot program on…
Half of Ontario Super Bowl viewers will bet on game
It's Super Bowl season again, and almost half of Ontarians who plan to watch Sunday's Big Game will be betting on it too.A survey conducted by Leger for the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) suggested that 63% of Ontarians plan to watch the Kansas City Chiefs square off against the Philadelphia…
Alberta government stops funding gambling support group
Alberta's government has stopped funding a non-profit organization that provides education and other support for problem gamblers as the province prepares to expand its online gambling market.The government has provided the Problem Gambling Resources Network with $129,700 in annual funding on an…
How iGaming regulation drives safer gambling innovation
iGaming is a fiercely competitive industry for operators vying for revenue share and market leadership. But when it comes to safer gambling and player protection, it’s crucial to keep a shared goal in mind.That was the core message of a panel at British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC)'s New…
Responsible Gambling Council scores partnership with NFL to educate student-athletes
The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) and the NFL are teaming up to provide responsible gaming resources to student-athletes across Canada.The RGC announced on Thursday a partnership with the NFL to develop and offer a comprehensive RG training program tailored to college-level athletes. The…
Canadian Gaming Business Magazine: Hot topics and new horizons
SBC Media’s first Canadian Gaming Business magazine of 2025 focuses on expanding existing horizons and looking towards new ones.Featuring insights from the likes of BetMGM, PointsBet, AGLC, BCLC, OLG, H2 Gambling Capital, Vixio Regulatory Intelligence, Paramount Commerce, Snuneymuxw First…
BCLC warns against gifting scratch tickets to kids for Christmas
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is asking B.C. residents not to gift minors lottery products for Christmas.BCLC's Director of Player Health Ryan McCarthy said the crown corporation wants to remind adults that scratch-and-win tickets can be a gateway for children to develop…
FanDuel unveils new My Spend customer dashboard
FanDuel has launched a new My Spend tool designed to help users track and manage their spending and gaming activity habits.Customers can view personalized stats including deposit and wager amounts and net winnings over a range of timeframes, from seven days to three months. The dashboard…
Responsible Gambling Council partners with Toronto sports leader MLSE
The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) has partnered with Toronto sports ownership conglomerate Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) with the aim of increasing visibility and awareness of sports betting myths.The campaign will see RGC responsible gambling messages delivered prominently…
Responsible Gambling Council names Sarah McCarthy as new CEO
The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) has settled on its replacement for retiring CEO Shelley White.After an extensive search process, the RGC has appointed Sarah McCarthy, the former Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Rick Hansen Foundation. McCarthy will start work officially on…