Sports Betting
Entain names ex-Scientific Games chief Gavin Isaacs as CEO
Entain has named experienced chief executive Gavin Isaacs as its new CEO.The international sports betting and gambling company had been searching for a new permanent leader since Jette Nygaard-Andersen resigned from the role last December.Isaacs, the former CEO of Scientific Games and chair…
Senators’ Pinto says he was banned by NHL for proxy betting
Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto has revealed new details about his 41-game ban for violating the NHL's gambling rules.Pinto was the first NHL player to be suspended for online gambling when he was sanctioned in October 2023. Until now, he has not discussed specifics about prohibited…
BCLC aims to ‘revolutionise gambling entertainment’ with 5-year strategy
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) aims to “revolutionise gambling entertainment” and benefit communities with its new five-year strategy.Pat Davis, President and CEO of the BCLC, revealed his organisation's intentions in an interview with SBC’s Media Manager, Charlie Horner,…
Judge refuses Jontay Porter’s request to continue playing in Greece
A federal U.S. judge has denied a request from the lawyers of banned NBA player Jontay Porter that he be allowed to continue his pro basketball career in Greece.Porter's lawyers had asked Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall to allow the former Toronto Raptor to live in Patras, Greece, with his pregnant…
Wazdan levels up Canadian presence through Fitzdares partnership
Online casino game developer Wazdan has collaborated with sportsbook and slots provider Fitzdares in a partnership it says doubles its Canadian market share.Wazdan’s leading titles including Mighty Wild: Panther Grand Gold Edition, Mighty Fish: Blue Marlin and 25 Coins will be available to…
Betway will continue in Ontario amid US sportsbook shutdown
Super Group's sportsbook brand Betway will continue to operate in Ontario despite shutting down in all of its nine U.S. markets.The European gaming holding company announced Wednesday that Betway sportsbook operations will cease in Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, New Jersey, Louisiana, Ohio, …
Jontay Porter pleads guilty to NBA gambling scheme
Former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter has pleaded guilty in a New York federal court to the federal crime of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for his role in a gambling scheme in which he manipulated his own performances for financial gain.Porter admitted Wednesday that he agreed to…
Experts tip Alberta to match Ontario’s success — if done right
Is Alberta the new gold rush for Canadian gaming?In light of the Alberta government’s review of potential paths towards a commercial gaming industry, and Minister Dale Nally’s declaration that the province will follow an Ontario-style open model, that question was posed to numerous experts at…
CFL commissioner says national betting ad plan ‘not necessary’
As the issue of advertising continues to feature heavily in the conversation around sports betting, Canadian Football League (CFL) Commissioner Randy Ambrosie leader has dismissed the idea that a national framework would be helpful.Bill S-269, the National Framework on Advertising for Sports…
Paul Burns: The truth about advertising standards for sports betting in Ontario
This opinion article by Canadian Gaming Association President and CEO Paul Burns was originally published in the May 2024 issue of Canadian Gaming Business magazine.I am still amazed at how there are people who never let the truth get in the way of telling the story they want to tell.…