Sports Betting
EveryMatrix supplies sportsbook odds feed to LeoVegas
LeoVegas Group has entered into a partnership with EveryMatrix’s OddsMatrix as it continues to build out its own proprietary sportsbook platform.The operator will integrate OddsMatrix's odds feed and other technology in a move that LeoVegas says will help it to expand its market coverage and…
Chelsea FC’s marketing deal with Roobet faces Canada — but not Ontario
Chelsea FC may not be the force it once was on the pitch in the English Premier League, but it is still a huge brand name in the world of soccer.The five-time EPL winner and two-time UEFA Champions League winner announced last week that it has welcomed Roobet as its Official Regional Betting…
‘Customer-friendly results’ clip PointsBet Canada’s wings
PointsBet suffered a notable dip in Canadian profits last quarter as CEO Sam Swanell lamented "customer-friendly" results across both sports and slots.Swanell said on an earnings call on Friday that the Australian company was negatively impacted by around $3.5 million due to "unprecedented"…
Licensed online sportsbook considered taking bets on US annexing Canada
A licensed online sportsbook in Ontario, PowerPlay, reportedly considered offering bets on the likelihood of U.S. President Donald Trump annexing Canada but ultimately opted to scrap the idea due to "compliance" concerns.CBC News reports that the brand was set to post odds on whether the U.S.…
How does Ontario’s wide range of sportsbook choice affect customer habits?
Ontario's wide range of regulated online sportsbook options has customers looking for trusted brand names and strong loyalty programs more than players in other countries.Those are some of the conclusions that can be drawn from industry payment provider Paysafe, which surveyed thousands of…
BCLC opening retail PROLINE sportsbook lounges at two casinos
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is beefing up its retail sportsbook offerings by opening two new PROLINE sportsbook lounges in the coming weeks.B.C.'s first in-person sportsbooks lounges will open at Chances Casino Kelowna and Parq Casino in Vancouver on Monday, Feb. 10. The…
iGaming Ontario begins monthly reporting after another record quarter
As Ontario's regulated online gaming market has grown quarter after quarter, many have suggested the market reports have been too few and far between. iGaming Ontario (iGO) have changed that.The conduct-and-manage entity has started sharing its market performance reports every month, rather than…
Responsible Gambling Council scores partnership with NFL to educate student-athletes
The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) and the NFL are teaming up to provide responsible gaming resources to student-athletes across Canada.The RGC announced on Thursday a partnership with the NFL to develop and offer a comprehensive RG training program tailored to college-level athletes. The…
AGCO working on better ways to erase unlicensed Ontario gambling
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has stated publicly that it is working on making it harder for those inside and outside Ontario's online gaming industry to engage with the unregulated iGaming market.In the AGCO's annual report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024,…
Canadian Gaming Business Magazine: Hot topics and new horizons
SBC Media’s first Canadian Gaming Business magazine of 2025 focuses on expanding existing horizons and looking towards new ones.Featuring insights from the likes of BetMGM, PointsBet, AGLC, BCLC, OLG, H2 Gambling Capital, Vixio Regulatory Intelligence, Paramount Commerce, Snuneymuxw First…