Sports
October 19, 2021
FanDuel Group Brings in Dale Hooper to Spearhead Canadian Growth
FanDuel Group has appointed Dale Hooper as general manager for Canada as the company becomes the latest sports betting organization to set its marks on the burgeoning Canadian gaming market. Hooper is stepping into a new role within the company where he will be in charge of implementing FanDuel Group’s broader strategy in the Canadian […]
Legal
October 19, 2021
Cullen Commission Close to Wrapping up BC Casino Investigation
Apparently, the government of British Columbia (BC) is partially to blame for the money-laundering activity that has taken place at the country’s casinos. That’s part of the takeaway from the still-ongoing Cullen Commission, an investigation into how hundreds of millions of dollars were funneled through several casinos without anyone caring. The investigation is now entering […]
Casino
October 15, 2021
RSI Makes First Dig at Canadian Gambling Market with Casino4Fun
Rush Street Interactive (RSI) is setting the scene for its entry into the Canadian market with the company launching its local social project, Casino4Fun. As the name suggests, RSI is going to introduce recreational gaming activities that would require no real money to access and play. Building a Fun Social Experience for All Launching in […]
Business
October 13, 2021
Score Media and Gaming Shareholders Approved $2B Acquisition
The operator of theScore sports betting, media and technology brand, Score Media and Gaming, announced that the special meeting of the company’s shareholders approved the previously announced acquisition by Penn National Gaming (PNG). Shareholder Approval Shareholders at theScore overwhelmingly voted in favor of the proposed $2-billion cash plus stock acquisition deal through a Plan of […]
Business
October 8, 2021
PointsBet Canada Announced Dave Rivers as VP of Marketing
PointsBet continues with its talent shopping spree eyeing the Canadian market, with the latest addition of Dave Rivers as the new Vice President of Marketing for its Canadian subsidiary. Canadian Launch Preparations Continue The appointment of marketing industry veteran Dave Rivers as VP of Marketing at PointsBet Canada is part of the concerted efforts of […]
Esports
October 6, 2021
Rivalry Lists on TSX Venture Exchange as Growth Continues
Rivalry has made another step forward in its business model by becoming a publicly-traded company on the TSX Venture Exchange. The company’s public listing will allow Rivalry to add more capital to its operations and launch new products and verticals. Rivalry experienced significant growth in recent years and secured a number of funding rounds throughout 2021, taking […]
Sports
September 30, 2021
PointsBet Becomes Exclusive Betting Partner for Dailyfaceoff and The Nation Network
PointsBet will continue to grow its footprint in Canada as the company’s country-focused subsidiary has entered into a multi-year deal with The Nation Network and Dailyfaceoff.com. As per the deal, PointsBet Canada is now the official and exclusive sports betting partner for the outlets. Dailyfaceoff.com is touted as Canada’s leading fantasy statistics and information website […]
Blockchain
September 28, 2021
Canadian Regulators Warn Crypto Platforms against Gambling-Like Promotions
Two Canadian financial regulators have issued a warning to crypto trading platforms, citing obligations related to marketing, advertising, and social media use in the country. The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) produced a joint guidance letter on the safe uses of marketing efforts and warned against “gambling-like” […]
Casino
September 27, 2021
A World-First Deal to Kickstart iGaming in Saskatchewan
The rise of regulated online gambling in Canada is about to be complete as Saskatchewan, the only province with no regulated iGaming options, signs a monumental deal with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations. The Forging of a Unique Gambling Partnership This unprecedented agreement is not only a Canada-first but, according to Casino.org, is a […]
Esports
September 27, 2021
Intema Solutions Completes Acquisition of Team Bloodhounds
Toronto-based Intema Solutions, an iGaming and esports firm and owner of brands, has concluded a previously-announced acquisition of Canadian esports organization Team Bloodhounds, owners of the namesake gaming brand Team BH. The deal outlined the terms as Intema paying a total of C$621,000 (around $492,040), of which C$121,000 ($95,872) came in the form of cash and C$500,000 […]