Sports Betting
Kindred pulls Unibet brand out of North America, including Ontario
Kindred Group, the international gambling operator behind Unibet, has announced it will withdraw its online sportsbook and casino from North America. This will include its gambling operations in Ontario. Unibet Ontario launched when online gambling first went live on April 4, 2022, with licensing…
Sportsnet taps Sportsradar for data partnership deal in Canada
One of Canada’s leading sports networks, Sportsnet, has teamed up with Sportradar to improve its viewing experience for North American sports enthusiasts. Through the incorporation of real-time statistics, player information, and advanced data sets, this partnership is set to provide Canadians with…
Ontario Senator talks sports betting and its implications
Marty Deacon, member of the Senate of Canada representing the Waterloo region in Ontario, has live-streamed an almost hour-long discussion on the “absolute increase” in sports betting advertising.Titled “Sports Betting and the Implications for our Sports Systems”, the conversation featured…
Rivalry well-capitalized after $14m shareholder investment
Rivalry has confirmed that it has secured C$14m in funding in the form of convertible debentures to help it seize new opportunities in 2024.The millennial and Gen-Z-focused operator secured the funds through an existing institutional shareholder who has given the company a series of convertible…
FansUnite focuses on being cashflow positive into Q4 and beyond
On the back of FansUnite’s Q3 financial results, which showed a 5%-12% increase in revenue compared to the same period last year, the company held its Q3 investor call Wednesday. CEO Scott Burton and CFO Graeme Moore spoke about the company’s performance while answering questions concerning…
Esports betting site Rivalry launches online magazine
Blog designed to generate esports bettor engagement
Better Collective acquires Playmaker Capital for $250M
Playmaker Capital, a Toronto-based digital sports media company with brands in Canada, the US, and South America, has agreed to be acquired by top affiliate group Better Collective.The deal has been agreed for approximately €176 million (CAD$258.6 million), with Playmaker Capital shareholders…
AGCO meets with CGA and operators to discuss ads
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has been meeting with the Canadian Gaming Association, along with sportsbook and casino operators and other interested parties in discussions on new gambling advertising changes.Among those involved in discussions were President and CEO of CGA…
Restaurant chain partners with Sports Interaction Sportsbook on Wings and Wagers Experience
Toronto-based Aegis Brands Inc, owner and operator of the St. Louis Bar & Grill restaurant chain, announced a partnership with Canadian digital sportsbook Sports Interaction to offer a “Wings and Wagers” experience to sports fans and bettors at its Ontario locations. The partnership enables…
NorthStar Gaming gets OSC approval for additional Playtech financing
NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. has received a decision from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) allowing the company to get approval from its shareholders for a $10.3 million investment from software provider Playtech and other company insiders.NorthStar Gaming expects to complete the…