Sports Betting
Bodog shuts down offshore operations in Nova Scotia
Online casino and sports betting site Bodog is no longer available in Nova Scotia.The Antigua and Barbuda-based operator had been available as an unlicensed and unregulated operator in the Atlantic province, where the only licensed sports betting and online gaming offerings are delivered by the…
Play Alberta to sponsor Calgary Flames home jerseys
The Play Alberta logo will be emblazoned on the home jerseys of both provincial NHL teams in the upcoming season.Less than two weeks after Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) announced that its online gaming platform would be the new jersey sponsor of the Edmonton Oilers, the Calgary…
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…
BCLC thinking big with new PROLINE sportsbook
Change is afoot at BCLC, to say the least.The lottery corporation has embarked on a comprehensive modernization drive this year to reflect the changing behaviours and intricacies of the Canadian gaming and betting market. The revamp is part of what President and CEO Pat Davis calls "a journey of…
MLB players union sues 4 sportsbooks over use of player likenesses
The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) is suing four sports betting operators for what it alleges is unlawful use of player likenesses to promote their offerings.The MLBPA has filed two separate lawsuits, one in the Eastern Pennsylvania District Court and the other in the New York…
CFL makes PlayNow Sports official sports betting partner in BC
The Canadian Football League (CFL) and British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) have partnered to make BCLC's online sportsbook, PlayNow Sports, the official sports betting partner of the 111th Grey Cup.BCLC is the newest authorized gaming operator to partner with the league, in recognition…
Edmonton Oilers score partnership extension with Play Alberta
Play Alberta is continuing to expand its reach through a deal with an NHL franchise.Alberta’s exclusive online gambling provider has announced a partnership extension with the Edmonton Oilers that makes it the exclusive sports betting and online gaming partner of the franchise.As part of the…
Evoke plc extends partnership with Canadian Football League
Evoke plc is expanding its reach across the Great White North through a contract extension with the Canadian Football League (CFL).The sports betting and gambling company, formerly known as 888 Holdings Limited, has extended its partnership with the CFL to remain an authorized gaming operator of…
BCLC debuts new innovative retail sportsbook PROLINE
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has unveiled a new sports betting platform.The BCLC has announced the launch of retail sportsbook PROLINE ahead of a new NFL season, which kicks off on Sept. 5 with a Thursday Night Football matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City…
BetMGM ready to pounce once Alberta puck drops
Alberta opening its doors to commercial online gaming operators seems an inevitability, even if the timeline is uncertain. Whenever the province does launch a regulated iGaming and sports betting market, will BetMGM want to be there? You bet it will."We're very interested," BetMGM's VP of…