Sports Betting
Rivalry says latest quarterly results validate its change in strategy
Despite a notable slide in revenue, crypto-focused betting and gaming operator Rivalry said that improvements in user value suggest that its change in approach is working.Rivalry has made sweeping changes to the way it does business, including rebuilding its sportsbook, redesigning its casino…
PowerPlay launches new customized platform for Ontario players
Licensed online sportsbook and casino operator PowerPlay has launched what it calls a new localized platform for Ontario players that it says is tailored to meet the regulated market requirements.The updated Ontario site combines an enhanced sportsbook with an expanded casino offering while…
Lawmakers concerned over Alberta iGaming bill’s lack of detail
Discussion about the proposed Alberta iGaming framework began in the provincial Assembly in Edmonton on Wednesday. While proponents point to the benefits of regulating online gaming, other lawmakers are concerned about the lack of detail in the proposal.Minister Dale Nally's Bill 48 would create…
How does Ontario tackle match-fixing and betting integrity?
In an online betting market like Ontario's, with billions of dollars wagered across more than 30 licensed sports betting platforms, how does the gaming regulator work to prevent match-fixing and protect sporting integrity?Amid a backdrop of high-profile match-fixing cases in Canada and the U.S.,…
Ottawa Senators sign up ToonieBet as official online casino partner
Soft2Bet's Ontario-licensed online casino ToonieBet is set to benefit from new visibility at one of Canada's renowned NHL franchises.The Ottawa Senators have signed up ToonieBet as its official online casino partner. The operator will have what the Sens described as "a strong presence" via…
Rivalry launches review to explore ‘strategic alternatives’
Toronto-based online gaming, betting and esports operator Rivalry Corp. is reviewing "strategic alternatives" to support its long-term growth and determine the best path forward.The company announced on Monday that its board of directors has initiated the review. Rivalry has engaged XST Capital…
PENN launches standalone theScore Casino app in Ontario
theScore's parent company PENN Entertainment has launched a standalone branded online casino-specific app in Ontario, theScore Casino.The new app is available as of Monday, April 7. It provides a purely online casino experience using the longstanding theScore sports media and gaming brand.…
Regulated Ontario online gambling celebrates third birthday
Friday, April 4, 2025 is the third anniversary of Ontario launching its regulated online gaming and betting market. It's safe to say the province has come a long way.When Ontario opened its doors to commercial gaming companies three years ago, it was the culmination of a years-long effort from…
theScore Bet gains Canadian rights to MLB players’ names and images
theScore Bet is now an officially licensed sportsbook of MLB Players Inc. (MLBPI), the business arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA).MLBPI and OneTeam Partners announced a new partnership with theScore's parent company PENN Entertainment on Wednesday. The new partnership…
Coolbet inks deal with PGA of Canada despite Ontario exit
Coolbet exited Ontario in 2023 but remains operational in other provinces