Sports
February 10, 2022
OLGGamePlan: Canada’s Betting Series to Inform and Entertain
OLG Game Plan, new sports betting series produced via the collaboration between OLG, Twitter and so.da, launched this week in Canada, to mark the 10th series developed under the Twitter Originals Fueled by so.da. Interactive Series to Elevate Fan Experience The series, Twitter’s first brand-led sports betting show in Canada and OLG’s first-ever sports program, […]
Business
February 9, 2022
Bragg Gaming Now Expects Stronger 2022 After Seeing 2021 Results
Bragg Gaming Group knew it was having a good year last year, but it didn’t know how good until the final numbers were crunched. That has now happened, and the iGaming and technology provider was both surprised and impressed. As such, it anticipates a 25% increase in full-year revenue for 2021. Strong performance has prompted […]
Blockchain
February 9, 2022
Kings Entertainment Prepares to Foray Into the Metaverse
The Canadian entertainment giant Kings Entertainment has demonstrated great interest in the metaverse. According to the company, it seeks to find “the next frontier of online gaming” and believes the solution lies in the virtual space. Kings Entertainment Prepares for Metaverse Foray Kings Entertainment has already secured an URL and has inked a deal with […]
Sports
February 8, 2022
NFL Picks OLG’s PROLINE as First Official Partner in Canada
OLG announced a new multi-year deal with the NFL just in time for the start of the Super Bowl. Ahead of Super Bowl LVI, NFL Teams up with OLG The National Football League (NFL) and Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced a new partnership on Monday this week. The collaboration that comes just in […]
Business
February 8, 2022
CrossBet Teams up with BetMakers for Ontario Market Entry
BetMakers announced plans to offer its services and sports betting platform to power CrossBet’s entry in Ontario, Canada. The sports betting market in Canada’s most densely populated province is expected to launch in April this year. BetMakers and CrossBet Join Forces The leading wagering technology and data company, BetMakers Technology Group, announced that it joined […]
Sports
February 7, 2022
Entain Acquired Avid Gaming to Complement Canadian Offering
Gambling group Entain announced today the acquisition of Avid Gaming in a deal valued around C$300 million ($236 million). Entain acquired Deis Ltd, the firm operating Avid Gaming, from Middlebrook Investments Limited. Highly Complementary to Existing Canadian Business The acquisition of Avid Gaming, owner of Canada’s leading online sports betting brand Sports Interaction, is seen […]
Industry
February 4, 2022
AGCO Approves Two Operators Ahead of iGaming Market Launch
Last month, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) confirmed that iGaming activities in the province will launch on April 4, 2021. However, before launching their activities, operators would need to receive approval from the regulator. Earlier this week, the AGCO greenlighted two operators that will be able to launch their services in April. […]
Business
February 2, 2022
Internet Vikings Expands Canadian Presence with Ontario Launch
Internet Vikings, a Sweden-based global iGaming hosting provider, has entered the Ontario iGaming market, expanding its presence in Canada. Internet Vikings Secures a License Ahead of Market Launch The provider has secured this entry right on time as Ontario plans to soon launch its regulated iGaming market. The Canadian province opened for applications starting September […]
Industry
February 2, 2022
IGT Signs Five-Year Contract Extension With Manitoba VLTs
Global provider of top-tier entertainment and gaming solutions across all channels International Game Technology (IGT) has announced a five-year expansion of its contract with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation (MBLL). IGT’s subsidiary, IGT Canada Solutions ULC, will be delivering the improved and updated version of IGT’s INTELLIGEN central system that focuses on video lottery. What […]
Sports
February 2, 2022
OLG Introduces Single-Event Bets at Retail PROLINE Venues
Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) announced on Tuesday that its retail sports betting operations PROLINE are now accepting single-event wagers. This brings the PROLINE offer on par with the PROLINE+ online wagering platform. Thanks to the upgraded option, PROLINE retail locations will provide bettors with a number of advantages, including but not limited to new […]