Sports Betting
Rivalry widens Casino.exe access through new mobile app
Rivalry has announced the launch of the interactive casino platform Casino.exe on its iOS mobile app in Ontario.The Toronto-based firm went live with Casino.exe earlier this year, debuting eight casino games alongside it. In the same announcement, Rivalry reaffirmed its plan to bring out a…
SBC Leaders Magazine: Converging worlds of betting and media, investing in player safety, and going…
Issue 27 of SBC Leaders Magazine takes a tour of global gambling to get the lowdown on the ever-closer relationship between the betting and media industries, operator efforts to improve player protection, scaling a gaming supplier business, and even the use of rappers in marketing.The…
PointsBet pinpoints possible Alberta entry date in FY23 review
The province of Alberta remains firmly in the thoughts of PointsBet, as evidenced during the presentation of the company’s FY23 results last week when the prospect of a 2024 launch was raised.The Australian-owned betting and gaming group published its full-year results on Wednesday and held a…
BET99 hits ‘significant milestone’ in Canada with Simplebet
BET99 has moved to enhance its offerings in Canada through a new partnership with micro-betting firm Simplebet.The multi-year deal will see the partners provide ‘innovative and high-quality sports betting options’ to the Canadian market, with the Sports Venture Holdings (SVH) subsidiary…
Rivalry sets 2024 financial target amid Q2 ‘challenges’
Despite posting a net loss of $6.3m in Q2, Rivalry is looking ahead to the future positively with the expectation of becoming profitable in H1 2024.Publishing its financial results for the three and six-month periods ended June 30 earlier this week, the Toronto-based esports, sports betting and…
Pickleball arrives on Ontario sports betting scene via PPA & FanDuel
The Pickleball revolution has now reached the Ontario sports betting market following an agreement between the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) and FanDuel Sportsbook.The sport - a cross between tennis, badminton and ping pong - has surged in popularity over recent years, with English…
Rivalry breaks new ground with new esports offering
Esports betting platform Rivalry has announced the launch of Same Game Combos, its new esports same-game parlay product, marking a first for the industry.Same Game Combos enables users to combine multiple bets within a single esports match for a higher potential payout, and features custom…
Homestand Sports & North Star call on EPL fans in new 4-4-2 Picks contest
With the new English Premier League season already off to a flying start, Homestand Sports is testing the prediction powers of soccer fans across Canada in its new, free-to-play picks contest, 4-4-2 Picks.Homestand Sports, the consumer media division of Parleh Media Group, is no stranger to…
Woodbine Entertainment & bet365 strike landmark King’s Plate deal
With the King’s Plate just days away, Woodbine Entertainment has announced it has reached an agreement with bet365 to make horse racing available to online sports bettors for the first time.Consequently, online sports bettors can now wager on Canada’s oldest thoroughbred horse race at Woodbine…
FansUnite eyes new North American markets amid ‘significant’ YoY revenue increase in Q2
FansUnite has expressed excitement over its financial results in Q2 while outlining a desire to support its growth with expansion into more North American markets.The Vancouver-based betting and gaming firm reported total revenue of $5.3m between Apr. 1 - June. 30, an increase of 14% over Q2…