Sports Betting
Responsible Gambling Council Partners with Entain for Ontario iGaming and Betting Research
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…
Sports Bettors More At Risk of Problem Gambling Than Other Gamblers, Says Study
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,…
Luckbox Excited to Help Drive Canadian eSports Growth in 2021
By Tom NightingaleThe 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 Corp. to Launch Online Casino
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…
Kambi Aiming to be a Springboard for Canadian Sportsbooks
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…
BetRegal Is Looking Ahead Eagerly But Responsibly
By Tom NightingaleWhen 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…
Taking the industry by storm
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…
“Tremendous” Interest in Sports Betting Offers Canadian Gaming a Huge Opportunity
By Tom NightingaleBill C-218, the Private Members Bill to legalize single-event sports betting which has become a government bill in recent weeks, offers Canadian gaming a “tremendous” opportunity, said Canadian Gaming Association president Paul Burns this week. The interest is certainly there…
U.S. Gambling Wins Big at the 2020 Election as More States Approve Legal Sports Betting
The U.S. gambling industry saw some big wins at the polls on Tuesday, with six states making tangible progress.All three states - Maryland, South Dakota and Louisiana - that had measures on their ballots to approve legal sports betting votes yes.Per Yahoo, the races weren't even close. More…
theScore’s Big Bet
September is a big month for sports fans. The NHL, NFL and NCAA football seasons all start; the NBA, which kicks off in October, starts to spin out the next season’s big narratives; and the MLB starts winding down, with teams jockeying for playoff spots before the big show. It’s a reliably busy time…