Sports Betting
Ontario bettor in court plea over NFL dispute with Caesars
An Ontario resident has initiated legal action against Caesars Sportsbook, alleging a breach of contract relating to nine separate NFL wagers amounting to $2,300.The plaintiff, Matthew Buchalter, placed the wagers for the 2022-23 NFL regular season, centred on the record three teams – the…
Playtech finalises $12.3m NorthStar Gaming investment, adds Canadian expansion clause
Toronto-based NorthStar Gaming (NSG) is gearing up for expansion across the Canadian marketplace following the completion of a $12.3m ‘strategic investment’ from Playtech.The investment has been made by way of a debenture, which will convert into equity and warrants in connection with…
Aubrey Levy, theScore: providing ‘deep coverage’ for the ‘monster event’ Super Bowl
Super Bowl 2023 is a special one for the Canadian market. It marks the first edition of the biggest sporting event in North America in which people in Ontario can legally bet on the Big Game with regulated private operators.There has been plenty of work going on behind the scenes at sportsbooks…
Stram Entertainment to acquire BetPrep as FansUnite pushes revenue point
FansUnite has sanctioned Stram Entertainment’s acquisition of its affiliate brand BetPrep in an effort to ‘reduce operating expenses and unlock new revenue synergies’.BetPrep allows bettors to test their wagering approach by comparing against data and analysis on the most historically profitable…
Real Luck Group unveils ‘transformational’ new B2B product plan as revenue up 110% in Jan
Real Luck Group and its B2C betting subsidiary Luckbox have continued their upward trajectory with another record-breaking financial month in January.Last month saw the Calgary-based company grow its revenue by 110% over December, which had also achieved a monthly revenue growth rate of 120%…
William Woodhams, Fitzdares: bringing luxury betting to the ‘real deal’ Canadian market
This week, luxury sports betting brand Fitzdares announced its international debut as it launched in Ontario, marking its first global market outside of the UK, where it has a storied history.With over 140 years of operations and a strong reputation as a provider of premium sports betting…
Super Bowl: 49% of Ontarian sports bettors to place NFL C’ship wager – RGC survey
A survey undertaken by the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) has revealed that 49% of Ontarians who bet on sports are planning to place a wager on Super Bowl LVII this Sunday.The NFL Championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs is expected to be one of the biggest of…
FansUnite Entertainment revenues up 364% in FY2022
FansUnite Entertainment enjoyed a huge boom in revenue during the 2022 fiscal year, achieving C$26-27.3m in total revenue.Providing its preliminary results and business update for the 12-month period ended Dec. 31, 2022, the Vancouver-based betting and gaming firm has reported a 364%…
PointsBet & Curling Canada reunite to take invitational event to Ontario
Curling Canada has confirmed the 2023 PointsBet Invitational will be played at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex in Oakville.Last year’s inaugural event took place in Fredericton, New Brunswick, but this year it’s headed for Southern Ontario as Canada’s top curling teams ramp up their push toward…
Fitzdares makes international debut with Ontario launch
Fitzdares is now officially live in Toronto, Ontario, marking a momentous day in the bookmaker’s history as it is the first time it has launched its service outside the UK.The move has taken longer than first anticipated, with Fitzdares receiving its igaming operator registration from the…