Sports Betting
OPP launches own investigation into Jontay Porter betting case
After U.S. federal authorities laid charges against four men relating to alleged betting irregularities surrounding Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have begun their own criminal investigation.Porter was banned for life by the NBA in April in an…
AGLC to launch sports-first app, add Aristocrat content to Play Alberta
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) is preparing to overhaul its Play Alberta platform later this year as the province continues to explore opening a regulated commercial online gambling market.The commission will launch a Play Alberta app for the first time and expects to roughly double…
Delasport deepens Ontario footprint with Green Brick Labs deal
iGaming supplier Delasport has expanded further in Ontario through a new sportsbook deal with Canadian operator Green Brick Labs (GBL).The company received its supplier license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) earlier in 2024. Founded in 2010 with offices in several…
Responsible gambling messaging in a multicultural Canada
Practicing responsible gambling is not only about getting the message out. It's about ensuring that message lands in an impactful way and engages players by supplying them with the tools they need.In a jurisdiction like Ontario that has a multi-cultural and multi-faceted player base, there's no…
Canadian senators ponder curbing sports betting ads
Bill S-269, the National Framework on Advertising for Sports Betting Act, was the subject of two Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications meetings this week.Stakeholders including Sen. Marty Deacon, the sponsor of the bill, Sen. Brent Cotter and representatives from Sport…
First criminal charges laid in Jontay Porter NBA betting case
A Brooklyn man has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in the first criminal charges laid relating to the Jontay Porter betting scandal.The NBA banned Toronto Raptors rotation player Porter for life in April after an investigation found he had revealed confidential information…
One Penn investor thinks company bungled theScore acquisition
In a widely circulated letter scrutinising Penn Entertainment's strategic operations, a significant investor has questioned the wisdom of the company's acquisition of Canadian sports media and betting brand Score Media and Gaming.Penn bought Toronto-based theScore in the second half of 2021 for…
theScore Bet, Golf Canada extend multi-year partnership
theScore Bet and Golf Canada will be pairing up for Canadian golf events for the next few years.The sportsbook and the governing body have extended their existing partnership. theScore Bet will continue as the organization’s exclusive official gaming partner, including sponsorship of Canada’s…
Alberta passes bill opening potential door for gambling expansion
It's official: Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis is not the only entity that can conduct and manage gaming in the province.The Alberta legislature has passed a bill that recognises that the provincial government has the authority to conduct and manage gaming in the province as well as AGLC.…
BCLC retail sportsbook Sports Action ends operations after 33 years
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is shutting down its retail sportsbook Sports Action this weekend after 33 years.Sports Action will end operations at in-person venues on Saturday, May 25 to make way for a new retail sportsbook to come. The lottery corporation says the new…