Legal
February 11, 2021
Alberta Gives Go-Ahead to Single-Event Betting in Canada
The Canadian province of Alberta has given its go-ahead for single-event sports betting, joining British Columbia and private companies in asking the government to act. Single-Event Sports Betting Closer to Realization Alberta has issued an approval for legislative changes that would enable single-event sports betting in the country. The news has been confirmed by the […]
Business
February 11, 2021
theScore Stocks Skyrocket, Company Plans U.S. Stock Market Entry
The Canadian digital media company theScore received approval from its shareholders to consolidate stock for a U.S. stock exchange entry. Since the start of the year, the company’s stocks have been rapidly going up, marking an increase of 230%. theScore Stocks Skyrocket in 2021 Score Media and Gaming Inc may enter the U.S. market stock […]
Casino
February 10, 2021
Canada’s Nova Scotia Joins the Online Casino Games Boom
With an estimated $100 million leaving Atlantic Canada for offshore gambling websites, Nova Scotia, and some fellow Atlantic provinces, has decided to legalize the activity and open an online casino games website. Atlantic Provinces to Soon Get Online Casino Gaming Nova Scotia has made up its mind – it will host online casino games starting […]
Legal
February 7, 2021
Ministers from Two Cabinets Refused to Get BCLC Out of Gambling
Government in British Columbia was told it was better suited as a regulator, letting other entities operate high-limit gambling, a former chairman of the board at the BC Lottery Corp told the public enquiry. Casino High-Limits Were Already There Bud Smith, board chairman at the BCLC from 2013 to 2018, told the inquiry that, by […]
Business
February 5, 2021
DraftKings Expands NFL Deal to Canada for DFS
The NFL and DraftKings are expanding their DFS content partnership beyond the United States and launching in Canada to bring better fan experiences. DraftKings Gains Access to Canadian DFS Market with NFL DraftKings is launching its daily fantasy sports (DFS) product in Canada, as the company is looking to add more National Football League (NFL) […]
Casino
February 2, 2021
Canada’s Prince Edward Island Close to Launching Online Gambling
A newly-proposed and expedited online gambling legislation in Prince Edward Island province in Canada has raised some criticism for lack of following due process. P.E.I Wrestles with Opposition over Online Casino Gambling Canada’s Prince Edward Island maritime province is forging ahead with a plan to launch online casino, circumnavigating some due process which has, in […]
Legal
February 2, 2021
BCLC Urges Laws on Sports Betting Ahead of Super Bowl
Super Bowl single-event betting in Canada is close to realization, but a split-second decision to enable betting on the event for the weekend is unlikely. BCLC Wants to Have Single-Event Betting on Time for Super Bowl B.C. Lottery Corporation is making a dash for sports betting regulation ahead of the weekend’s Super Bowl game, hoping […]
Business
January 28, 2021
Award-Winning 1X2 Network Sets Foot in Canada with Loto-Québec
1X2 Network, a slot and table game developer, has signed a deal with lottery operator Loto-Québec to launch its games in Canada for the first time. Loto- Québec First to Introduce Games by 1X2 Network to Canada The leading slot and table game developer 1X2 Network has been quickly gaining popularity in regulated markets. The […]
Legal
January 23, 2021
Cullen Toothless to Investigate Banks’ Role in Money Laundering
Commissioners investigating money laundering in British Columbia (BC) were told during the in-camera hearing of anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance officers at some of the top banks in Canada that the jurisdiction of the investigating body is limited. In-Camera Hearing for Banks The Cullen Commission, the body spearheaded by Justice Austin Cullen which was launched […]
Sports
January 19, 2021
Queen’s Plate Rescheduled to 22 August due to Covid Concerns
Canada’s Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has rescheduled the Queen’s Plate to 22 August due to the ongoing pandemic. Queen’s Plate Rescheduled to August Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has announced that its iconic Queen’s Plate event will be postponed this year as well, again due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. The Queen’s Plate race was […]