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Sportsbook operator and recent Canadian Gaming Associaton (CGA) member PointsBet has appointed former Monkey Knife Fight president Nic Sulsky as its new chief commercial officer for its Canadian operations. The appointment is PointsBet’s first senior hire in Canada and marks the first step…

By Tom Nightingale theScore Chief Operating Officer Benjie Levy is animated when discussing where sports betting might go in Canada. “We're tremendously excited by what we've achieved so far and what we think we're going to be able to do going forward in our home country,” says Levy. “More than…

Canada may be on the verge of a monumental shift in sports betting. After recent progress, Bill C-218, an amendment to the Criminal Code of Canada which will allow for single-event sports wagering, needs only final House of Commons approval and Senate approval before it passes. The bill would…

Global sports betting and gaming entertainment group Entain has announced its non-profit foundation will fund research conducted by the Responsible Gambling Council into consumer practices, preferences, and behaviours in Ontario as regulators prepare to legalize gaming and sports betting for the…

A new study published by the University of Guelph has found that sports bettors are exponentially more prone to develop problem spending habits than other gamblers. The study, led by professor of psychology Harvey Marmurek and co-authored by Master’s students Katrina Olfert and Alysha Cooper,…

By Tom Nightingale The gaming industry keeps moving forward, and eSports is the newest kid on the block. Luckbox, a new member of the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA), has kept a keen eye on Canadian gaming developments for the last year. In light of the latest steps in sports betting and…

Torstar, the owner of numerous media outlets including Toronto Star, has announced it intends to enter the online gaming market. The corporation announced earlier this month it is aiming to launch an online casino betting brand in 2021, pending approval from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of…

By Tom Nightingale When it comes to sports betting solutions, Canada is poised to become the land of opportunity. Kambi certainly wants in on the action and feels well-placed to contribute after joining the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) in recent weeks. “There’s a huge opportunity to help…

By Tom Nightingale When it comes to the potential growth of sports betting in Canada this year and beyond, Canadian operators are looking to position themselves at the front of the queue. BetRegal, the latest member of the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA), is no different. “We’re…

Vancouver-based global iGaming and sports betting company FansUnite has taken huge strides in 2020 before becoming the CGA's latest member. The latest member of the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) is looking to establish itself as a leader in the sports and esports fields at a time when sports…