Responsible Gaming
Canadian soccer players complete IBIA betting integrity program
Canadian Premier League (CPL) soccer teams have undertaken an International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) sports betting integrity program designed to educate players in the league on the intersection of sports and gambling.Created by the IBIA using its 3Rs training model, the program…
More research needed to inform Canadian gambling ads policy, hears Senate
In a Canadian Senate Transport and Communications Committee meeting on Oct. 2 discussing Bill S-269, the National Framework on Advertising for Sports Betting Act, witnesses testified that Canada's gaming and broadcast regulators are doing all within their power to ensure due diligence is taken…
Senate urged to tackle social media, youth exposure to betting ads
After more than three months of dormancy, the Canadian Senate debate on gambling advertising picked up again this week with four hours of sessions discussing betting ads.The Transport and Communications Committee held a pair of meetings on Sept. 24-25 regarding Bill S-269, the National…
CGA research: gambling ad regulation misaligned with evidence
New research from the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) suggests that regulatory policies around gambling advertising are evolving at a faster rate than relevant evidence and warns the misalignment could lead to regulations that are wide of the mark.The CGA, along with leaders from GP Consulting…
Responsible Gambling Council to help create college ed campaign
The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) is working with other leading responsible gambling organizations to develop a new national college responsible gambling education campaign.In partnership with EPIC Global Solutions, Kindbridge Behavioral Health and the operator-led Responsible Online Gaming…
iGaming Ontario self-exclusion tool ‘intuitive’ for operators and players
Ontario’s new centralized self-exclusion tool is designed to be an "intuitive" way for both operators and players to regulate users' gambling habits, said Integrity Compliance 360’s (IC360) President Eric Frank.iGaming Ontario (iGO) announced at the start of August that it had selected a joint…
AGLC expands access to GameSense responsible gambling support
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) has expanded its responsible gambling support network with a new GameSense Info Line phone service.Launched on Aug. 19, the phone line extends the reach of its GameSense responsible gambling program by complementing in-person and online offerings.…
SBC Summit: Safeguarding the player – innovations in player protection
The gambling and sports betting industry is experiencing significant transformations in the digital realm, striving to leverage all available innovations. However, one thing remains unchanged: the importance of dedicating time and effort to understanding how to keep player safety at the forefront.…
Experts tip Alberta to match Ontario’s success — if done right
Is Alberta the new gold rush for Canadian gaming?In light of the Alberta government’s review of potential paths towards a commercial gaming industry, and Minister Dale Nally’s declaration that the province will follow an Ontario-style open model, that question was posed to numerous experts at…
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…