Sports Betting
NorthStar Gaming readies nationwide launch of online casino and sportsbook
Following the launch of its betting platform in Ontario in May 2022, NorthStar Gaming has today announced its online casino and sportsbook will soon be available in every Canadian province and territory.In a move expected to “significantly expand NorthStar’s addressable market and accelerate its…
NorthStar leans on AI for new sports betting tool in Ontario
NorthStar Gaming has this week unveiled a new feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to personalize sports bets for players in Ontario.Developed by AI and machine language personalization software provider Epoxy.ai, the new tool “learns” player betting patterns and preferences to create…
BET99 opts for GeoComply as new geolocation supplier in Ontario
proGeoComply has been selected as the new geolocation provider for BET99 in Ontario, seemingly replacing Xpoint.BET99 partnered with Xpoint in the Canadian province last December, announcing it had embedded the geolocation and compliance technology company’s Verify services into its online…
‘By Canadians, for Canadians’ – BET99 unveils new sportsbook and casino app
BET99 has confirmed its brand new online sportsbook and casino app is now available to download on the Apple App Store.Aiming to “deliver an elevated experience with an enhanced design” that is tailored to users’ preferences, the BET99 app enables bettors to wager on a wide range of sporting…
888 becomes CFL partner to front 888 Rivalry Games
The Canadian Football League (CFL) has announced 888 as its newest official authorized gaming operator and advertising partner in Ontario.Confirmation of the CFL’s deal with the global betting and gaming company follows similar agreements struck with NEO.bet and FanDuel in recent months.The…
PointsBet Invitational excitement ramps up with return of Sweep 16 Bracket Challenge
PointsBet has announced the return of the Sweep 16 Bracket Challenge at the 2023 PointsBet Invitational, Curling Canada’s first major championship of the new season.The free-to-play game is available to all residents of Canada - excluding those from Quebec - who are 19 years of age or older at…
SBC Awards 10th Anniversary Unveiled the Champions of Betting and iGaming
SBC marked the grand 10th-anniversary edition of the SBC Awards with a spectacular celebration, honoring the exceptional individuals and companies whose unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch products and services earned them a trophy at yesterday's ceremony.The anniversary edition of the…
‘On a silver platter’ – Rivalry’s Steven Salz on ‘challenge’ of AGCO’s athlete ad ban
The looming reform of online gambling advertising standards in Ontario could open the door for black market operators to profit, suggests Rivalry CEO and Co-Founder Steven Salz.It was recently announced by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) that, from Feb. 24, 2024, registered…
NBA, MLS, CFL back Quebec online sports betting bid
The Quebec Online Gaming Coalition (CQJL) has gained high-level support in its quest to implement a new regulatory framework for Quebec online sports betting.As reported by Le Soleil, the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Canadian Football League (CFL) and Major League Soccer (MLS) have…
BCLC bares all in ‘cheeky’ new PlayNow.com sports betting ad
British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is reinforcing its safer gambling message with a new sports betting ad designed to reduce intimidation when using its PlayNow.com website.The ad features plays in American football, ice hockey and soccer, where the participants, spectators and…