Responsible Gaming
AGCO fines BetMGM Canada $110,000 for offering cash to attract customers
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has fined BetMGM Canada $110,000 for offering cash to new customers who signed up and placed a deposit.The AGCO's regulations expressly forbid gambling operators who are licensed in Ontario from publicly advertising sign-up bonuses or any other…
BetVictor Canada launches safer gambling campaign with ex-Raptor McGrady
BetVictor Canada has officially launched its new responsible gambling advertising campaign fronted by former Toronto Raptor Tracy McGrady.NBA Hall-of-Famer McGrady, who began his career with the Raptors, was named as the Ontario-licensed operator’s Safer Gambling Ambassador back in October. This…
Canadian Gaming Summit 2025 to feature new Cybersecurity Symposium
The Canadian Gaming Summit is set to make its return to Toronto June 17-19, bringing together industry leaders, regulators, and innovators for the largest Canadian gaming and betting event.With a renewed focus on driving critical conversations on regulatory shifts, emerging technologies,…
BetMGM bolstering GameSense service for Problem Gambling Awareness Month
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) in the U.S. and BetMGM is boosting the responsible gaming messaging they offer via the GameSense program.Developed by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and first licensed to MGM Resorts in 2017, the GameSense program offers a range…
BCLC latest Canadian operator to sound alarm over fake ads
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is the latest Canadian gaming stakeholder to warn the public about fraudulent advertising using the names and likenesses of licensed casinos.In a statement to the public on Feb. 24, BCLC warned that "predatory" and "sophisticated" social media…
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…