Sports Betting

US gaming revenue shatters annual record

2021 set a new record as the highest-grossing year ever for the U.S. commercial gaming industry, reaching US$53 billion in gaming revenue.According to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker, that total breaks 2019’s previous industry record of US$44 billion by…

PointsBet sets sights on Alberta

PointsBet Canada is looking to Alberta's Calgary-Edmonton Corridor as a "possible expansion point" as the company casts its eyes away from Ontario.The company has already secured Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) registration to operate as a licensed iGaming operator in the…

BCLC trials sports bar betting concept

The British Colombia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is launching a new sports betting pilot project at bars, restaurants, and a casino for this weekend’s Super Bowl LVI.The concept, which will be trialed in 12 bars across the province as well as the Chances Kelowna casino, will see live odds,…

Nova Scotia launches single-event sports betting

Nova Scotia has become the final province to launch single-game sports betting, starting on Friday, February 11.The Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) is now offering the options to bettors, meaning that all 10 Canadian provinces now provide singles bets after the passage of Bill C-218 six…