Sports Betting
Edmonton Oilers score partnership extension with Play Alberta
Play Alberta is continuing to expand its reach through a deal with an NHL franchise.Alberta’s exclusive online gambling provider has announced a partnership extension with the Edmonton Oilers that makes it the exclusive sports betting and online gaming partner of the franchise.As part of the…
Evoke plc extends partnership with Canadian Football League
Evoke plc is expanding its reach across the Great White North through a contract extension with the Canadian Football League (CFL).The sports betting and gambling company, formerly known as 888 Holdings Limited, has extended its partnership with the CFL to remain an authorized gaming operator of…
BCLC debuts new innovative retail sportsbook PROLINE
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has unveiled a new sports betting platform.The BCLC has announced the launch of retail sportsbook PROLINE ahead of a new NFL season, which kicks off on Sept. 5 with a Thursday Night Football matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City…
BetMGM ready to pounce once Alberta puck drops
Alberta opening its doors to commercial online gaming operators seems an inevitability, even if the timeline is uncertain. Whenever the province does launch a regulated iGaming and sports betting market, will BetMGM want to be there? You bet it will."We're very interested," BetMGM's VP of…
Simplebet reaches deal to be acquired by DraftKings
DraftKings is in the midst of another major acquisition.The sports betting and DFS giant announced on Thursday an agreement to acquire micro-betting specialist Simplebet. The pending transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals, has been approved by both Boards of Directors at…
Arbitrator upholds CFL star Lemon’s indefinite ban for gambling
An independent arbitrator has upheld CFL star Shawn Lemon's indefinite suspension for gambling violations.The league banned Lemon on April 24 for betting on CFL games in 2021 while he was a member of the Calgary Stampeders, including one he played in.A court heard Lemon's appeal against the…
NorthStar CEO Moskowitz on how niche operators can stand out
In a highly saturated, highly competitive online gaming market like Ontario's, how can second movers and second-tier operators make a mark and find a foothold?NorthStar Bets is no second mover, as the made-in-Ontario brand entered the province's regulated market shortly after it launched in…
bet365 strikes landmark partnership with UEFA Champions League
British operator bet365 is teaming up with one of the world’s largest sports competitions.The sports betting and iGaming company announced on Tuesday a three-year partnership with the UEFA Champions League making bet365 the first official sports betting partner of the annual competition of the…
Abidogun-Benson appointed interim CFO of Rivalry
Rivalry is undergoing changes to its leadership team.The sports betting and media company announced on Friday the appointment of Demi Abidogun-Benson as Interim CFO replacing Kejda Qorri in the position. Demi, who assumed the role on Aug. 16, has been named Interim CFO after joining…
FansUnite completes sale of Betting Hero affiliate
Vancouver-based FansUnite Entertainment has completed the sale of its FansUnite US subsidiary and Betting Hero affiliate business for around $51 million.The deal, which was first announced in June, means Betting Hero will now be majority-owned by its co-founders, Jai Maw and Jeremy Jakary, who…