Legal
April 29, 2021
BC Ex-gaming Minister Testifies in Money Laundering Inquiry, Rejects Claims
Rich Coleman, British Columbia ex-gaming minister testified in light of the ongoing inquiry into money laundering. During his testimony, he rejected claims for neglecting money laundering investigations over casino revenue. Furthermore, Coleman deemed those allegations ridiculous and stressed that such a thing has never happened. BC’s Money Laundering Inquiry Continues, Ex-cabinet Minister Testifies Rich Coleman, […]
Legal
April 26, 2021
BC Government Figures Call Allegations of Criminal Ties Offensive
British Columbia has been embroiled in a scandal of its own for the past two years or so. The province is facing allegations that the government knowingly turned a blind eye to money laundering in casinos several years back. British Columbia’s Probe into Casino Corruption Rages On Commenting on the issue, former B.C. finance minister […]
Casino
April 26, 2021
ALC Commissioned Two Reports to Assess Risks of Online Gambling
The Atlantic Lottery Corporation has produced two new reports looking into the potential link between legalizing online gambling and the increased prevalence of problem gambling practices. ALC Explores Online Gambling and Potential Link to Gambling Harm Two new reports commissioned by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation have looked into the potential dangers of gambling and reached contrasting opinions […]
Sports
April 23, 2021
FanDuel and Captain Morgan Team to Spice MLS 2021 Season
Daily fantasy sport operator FanDuel teamed with Captain Morgan to launch the Captain Morgan Soccer Pick’Em contest series featuring games from the top-flight professional soccer league of the US and Canada. Weekly Cash Prizes The new contest series will take place on Saturdays and other designated days and will give Major League Soccer (MLS) fans […]
Legal
April 12, 2021
Will Canada Legalize Its Lucrative Sports Wagering Market Soon?
Currently limited to parlay-style games, the Canadian sports betting market holds significant potential. The market is estimated at $14 billion annually by the Canadian Gaming Association and if legalized, it may bring significant tax revenue for the country. Sports Betting Popularity Continues to Grow in North America Although the popularity of sports betting is continuously […]
Casino
April 9, 2021
Tribal Complaint Could Derail Online Casinos in Alberta
Residents of Alberta, Canada, welcomed an online casino, Play Alberta, last October that is operated by the Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission (ALGC). Not only was it part of a larger trend seen in the gaming industry that is moving from brick-and-mortar properties to virtual ones, but it was also a great way for Alberta to collect […]
Industry
March 30, 2021
theScore Bet Named Official Betting Operator of the PGA Tour
PGA Tour and the Score Media and Gaming announced today an agreement to designate theScore Bet as an Official Betting Operator in the US and Canada for the organizer of professional golf tournaments. Canada’s First Betting Operator Under the new partnership, theScore Bet is also set to become the PGA Tour’s 1st Official Betting Operator […]
Casino
March 25, 2021
Softweave to Introduce Winafar in the Canadian Market
Softweave will introduce Canada to its Winafar product, which allows players to play land-based slot machines from their mobile and computer devices in their homes. The technology first debuted in New Jersey’s HardRockCasino.com last year. Slot Machines at Home with Winafar Software developer Softweave will launch its Winafar product in the Canadian gambling market. The company expressed confidence that the […]
Legal
March 24, 2021
TheScore’s CEO Discusses Sports Gambling with Canada’s House of Commons
Canada is working on legislation that would allow the country’s sports gamblers to place single-event bets. Currently, only parlay wagers are allowed because of how gambling laws are written, but a bill to expand sports gambling options, C-218, has been making its way through the House of Commons. As it does, the chairman and CEO […]
Legal
March 18, 2021
Entain Foundation to Fund Consumer Research in Ontario
Global betting and gaming group Entain announced today a research initiative into consumer practices, preferences, and behaviors in Ontario, Canada, will be funded via the Entain Foundation. RGC Tasked with the Research The research into consumer behavior in the Canadian province will be conducted by the Toronto-based nonprofit Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) as regulators in […]