Sports Betting
Ontario Liberal Party urges crackdown against ‘onslaught’ of sports betting ads
The campaign against sports betting advertisements in Ontario is gathering further pace with commercials now facing political pushback.John Fraser, MPP for Ottawa South and Interim Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, addressed these issues last week when he tabled a motion in the Legislature…
Christoffer Ødegården, Bojoko: the key to understanding Canadian players
Christoffer Ødegården, the Head of the Casino at the award-winning affiliate Bojoko, dives into understanding the desires of Canadian players and explores how gaming businesses can effectively meet their needs.CGB: What advice would you give to gaming businesses looking to cater to the needs of…
CCES poses pan-Canadian model solution to tackle match-fixing threat
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) has proposed a pan-Canadian model to address the “real issue” of match-fixing in sports.Compared to other countries and jurisdictions, Canada and Ontario have so far remained relatively unscathed; last October, the International Betting Integrity…
OLG CEO backs AGCO advertising review, calls for ‘better balance’
Duncan Hannay, OLG CEO, has delivered a positive verdict on the decision of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to conduct a review of online gambling advertising standards.The AGCO announced its proposal to ban the use of athletes, celebrities and entertainers in gaming…
Rivalry debuts new sports & esports betting mobile app in Ontario
Rivalry has released its new betting mobile app in Ontario, with the company continuing to focus on its core audience of Gen Z and Millennials.This latest development will come as little surprise to close followers of the Toronto-based firm, which announced plans for an esports betting and…
IBIA members pledge $300k to help guard against sports betting related match-fixing
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and its member operators bet365, Betway and FanDuel have pledged their commitment to a new Canada-wide athlete education program.Established to preserve and protect integrity in sport, the program aims to address the potential threat to…
CFL players enrol on match manipulation awareness course amid sports betting boom
Canadian Football League (CFL) players will be educated on the hazards of sports betting and potential for manipulation in sport as part of a new e-learning course launched by The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES).The new ‘CFL Match Manipulation Policy’ has been implemented to ‘maintain…
Father of ice hockey icon backs campaign against sports betting ads in Canada
Karl Subban, father of the former ice hockey star PK Subban, has vocalised his opposition to the level of sports betting advertisements in Canada.It’s a topic that has set tongues wagging recently, particularly in light of the proposal announced by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario…
Rivalry achieves record Q1 revenues on ‘path to profitability’
Rivalry has sounded a positive update on its quest to become a profitable company, reporting significant growth for its revenue, betting handle and gross profit in Q1.Publishing its financial results for the three-month period ended Mar. 31, the esports, sports betting and media firm revealed…
‘Affiliates & Advertising” conference track announced for Canadian Gaming Summit
The ‘Affiliates & Advertising’ conference track at the 26th edition of the Canadian Gaming Summit - the country’s premier gaming and betting event- is set to explore the most effective practices affiliates can use to capitalize a burgeoning Canadian market.With sports betting and iGaming…