Sports Betting
Ontario online gaming market launches amid celebration
Updated April 7
Ontario, we finally made it.After years of advocacy and months of regulatory and operational preparation in all corners, the Ontario online gaming and betting market officially launched at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, April 4.Thirteen private online gaming and betting sites were…
Postmedia, Covers launch betting content partnership
Sports betting information and news website Covers and Postmedia Network have announced a content partnership that combines the two companies' expertise to offer insights for Canada’s growing audience of betting enthusiasts.A press release says that Postmedia’s audience of more than 17 million…
Ontario market update: more suppliers join the wave
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has issued several more supplier licenses with just days to go before the launch of the regulated Ontario market on April 4.While, as of March 31, 15 private operators have been licensed to rival Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) in Ontario's regulated…
Real-time social media has potential for bettors and operators alike
In the new world of Canadian online sports betting, social media giants like Twitter will likely have a major role to play.A recurrent theme in the discussions around launching sports betting both prior to and since the passage of Bill C-218 has been that live, in-play offerings will be highly…
Pariplay adds sports betting via BtoBet
Aspire Global's Pariplay has added sports betting to its Fusion iGaming aggregator platform through an integration deal with BtoBet, ensuring that its partners in Canada and beyond can integrate the offering quickly and easily.A news release notes that by offering a "strategically relevant"…
Daily fantasy sports a quandary for Ontario operators
When Ontario's online betting and gaming market goes live on Monday, April 4, the status of daily fantasy sports is a little complicated.
Providing daily fantasy sports (DFS) offerings will be more difficult for licensed operators as the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) regulatory…
PlayCanada report outlines job creation potential in Ontario
A new report from PlayCanada has concluded that nearly 1,300 jobs will be added in Ontario as a result of the impending launch of private online gambling operators. The report offers strong evidence that online gaming does not cannibalize jobs from land-based casinos.Ontario will be the first…
NorthStar Gaming signs up renowned Canadian sports broadcaster
NorthStar Gaming has announced that "legendary" Canadian sports broadcaster Rod Black is joining the company as a host and brand ambassador for NorthStar Bets.Rod is one of the most recognised and trusted names in Canadian sports broadcasting. He spent the majority of his career at Bell Media…
PointsBet Canada announces Ottawa Redblacks partnership
PointsBet Canada has signed on as the official sportsbook of Canadian football in Ottawa.The Ontario-licensed operator will become the official sportsbook partner of the CFL's Ottawa Redblacks and their home arena, TD Place.The partnership will see the PointsBet Canada logo featured on all…
Better Collective acquires Canada Sports Betting for $30M
Gaming affiliate giant Better Collective has acquired Canada Sports Betting (CSB) for around C$30 million in a deal that it says signals its intent to have a strong presence in the upcoming regulated Canadian and Ontario market.Canada Sports Betting offers sports fans and bettors a guide to…