Industry
February 1, 2022
Penn National, Rivalry Welcome Ontario iGaming, Local Tribes Concerned
Canada is moving forward with its iGaming plans, but not everyone is happy. Rivalry Corp and Penn National Gaming have released positive statements in support of the launch of the marketplace. However, the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) aren’t as impressed. Ontario Getting Closer to iGaming Launch Private casino operators that have registered […]
Industry
January 31, 2022
Ontario Confirms Private Betting Operators May Launch on April 4
Ontario has finally pulled the curtain on when private operators will be allowed to enter the regulated single-event sports betting market with the date now set for April 4. The news was confirmed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario subsidiary iGaming Ontario. Private operators that have registered and satisfied the agency’s prerequisites will […]
Sports
January 28, 2022
Canada vs United States World Cup Qualification Odds, Time, and Prediction
The United States men’s national soccer has set its eyes on the World Cup. To get there, the Americans just need to finish the qualification campaign in one of the top three spots in the CONCACAF table. Right now, they’re sitting in the #2 position, with just one point fewer than the table leader Canada. […]
Sports
January 27, 2022
TheScore Bet Obtains Responsible Gambling Certification in Ontario
TheScore Bet has received a responsible gambling check iGaming accreditation from the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) in Canada. This marks the first private operator to have received the distinction in the province of Ontario as the country is opening up to single-event sports betting. Accreditation That Guides the Industry Through this accreditation, theScore Bet has […]
Casino
January 25, 2022
Ontario to End Full Lockdown, Reopen Casinos on January 31
Ontario will soon end another nightmarish lockdown that saw casinos shutter their operations again and continue to suffer from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Just like before, the measures will be lifted gradually. The provincial government did not decide to close down businesses lightly earlier this month, but the good news is that the 28 OLG […]
Business
January 24, 2022
NeoPollard Signed Five-Year Content Deal with Alberta Lottery
NeoPollard Interactive (NPI) announced today its first digital content partnership in North America after signing a contract with the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC). First Digital Content Deal The five-year initial contract between the joint venture of Toronto-listed Pollard Banknote and Nasdaq-traded NeoGames will allow the ALC access to top-performing game content from the NeoGames Studio […]
Legal
January 18, 2022
Ontario May Lose $2.8BN by Legalizing Online Gambling, Says Report
Ontario’s online gambling market holds significant potential. Opening the market would bring benefits for operators and consumers, but it will also fuel the province with fresh tax revenue. While all of this sounds good, a new report commissioned by the biggest casino operator in Ontario, Great Canadian Gaming, warns that the government may lose millions […]
Casino
January 14, 2022
Century Casinos Sells Calgary, Canada Property for $6.5 Million
Casino entertainment company Century Casinos announced that its subsidiary Century Resorts Alberta (CRA) entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Calgary property in a deal for some $6.5 million. Century Casinos Agrees to Sell Calgary Property Announced on Thursday this week, Century Casinos said that its subsidiary entered into a definitive agreement on January […]
Sports
January 14, 2022
FuboTV Gains Streaming Rights for the English Premier League in Canada
The American sports streaming platform, FuboTV has completed a massive deal in which it gained exclusive broadcasting rights for the Premier League (EPL) in Canada. Starting in the 2022/2023 season, Canadians will be able to watch every Premier League match for the next three seasons. The EPL is Among the Most Prestigious Soccer Competitions in […]
Sports
January 14, 2022
Sportradar Integrity Services to Assist CHL Monitor Integrity
Sportradar Integrity Services is expanding its reach and teaming up with new sports bodies to ensure the safety of sports worldwide. The latest partnership was signed with the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) for a period of several years and will see Sportradar provide the league with its arsenal of fraud detection tools. Sportradar Integrity […]