Sports
December 2, 2022
Ontario Bans UFC Betting amid Integrity Concerns
Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, has become an attractive market for many companies in the gambling sector, especially after the launch of online gambling this year. Despite allowing customers to enjoy a varied selection of betting products, the province has now opted to ban sports betting on the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) because of integrity […]
Business
December 2, 2022
Grey Eagle Names Tyrone Waite Chief Executive Officer
The First Nation band government in Alberta, Canada, the Tsuut’ina Nation, announced a senior-level change for the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino. The Nation said Thursday it selected Tyrone Waite as the venue’s new chief executive officer (CEO). Grey Eagle Selects Tyrone Waite for CEO In his new position as CEO, Waite will play a […]
Sports
December 2, 2022
BET99 to Stream Live All NFL Games via Genius Sports License
Online sports betting and casino operator BET99 announced it has signed an agreement with Genius Sports to distribute NFL live video streams to customers in its home market, Canada. Watch and Bet The licensing agreement signed between BET99 and Genius Sports the global provider of sports data, technology and content will see the Canadian-based sportsbook […]
Industry
December 1, 2022
Auditor General Detailed Sting Operation against Canadian Casinos
As the headiness of launching iGaming in Ontario is beginning to subside, some of the more serious challenges that the industry is facing are coming to bear, but they surprisingly have to do with the land-based industry more so than the iGaming one. According to Bonnie Lysyk, the auditor general, some of the problems are […]
Casino
November 30, 2022
GiG Signed Head of Terms with Land-Based Operator in Ontario
Provider of platform and media solutions to the iGaming industry, Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), announced it has signed a head of terms agreement with an established land-based operator in Ontario. Expanding Footprint in Ontario The head of terms agreement with the unnamed land-based operator in Ontario will see GiG deliver its award-winning platform, sportsbook and […]
Casino
November 30, 2022
Man Avoids Jail After Stealing Casino Chips to Treat Cancer
A 58-year-old male who worked at Grand Villa Casino in Burnaby, Canada and stole thousands of dollars in casino chips avoided prison, a new report reveals. Man Steals Chips to Help with Brother’s Cancer Treatment The man stole approximately CA$ 5,000 ($3,700) between January 1 and May 10, 2020, when he was caught and charged […]
Casino
November 29, 2022
Canadian Indigenous Council Files Lawsuit Against iGaming Ontario
Canadian indigenous representative body the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) has submitted a lawsuit against iGaming Ontario and the Attorney General of Ontario to the Ontario Superior Court. MCK Challenges the Legality of the Changes Made to Gambling Regulation in the state of Ontario In April, iGaming Ontario launched its iGaming market with new online […]
Business
November 29, 2022
Ontario Becomes Latest Home for Betano Sports and Casino
Betano, a leading iGaming and sports betting brand, has launched in Ontario, Canada. This is the first such rollout for the brand in North America and the company hopes that it won’t be its last. With the arrival of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar and a number of events running across the border in […]
Sports
November 23, 2022
Genius Sports & NFL Ink License Agreements with Rivalry, bet365 and Bet99
Leading sports technology company with a staff of over 1,800 people spanned over five continents Genius Sports and the largest professional American football league, the National Football League (NFL), have agreed to a series of licensing agreements with sportsbooks in Canada. Rivalry, Bet99, and bet365 are the three sportsbooks that, according to the terms of […]
Industry
November 23, 2022
Xpoint Added Rivalry to its Geolocation Technology Customers
Geolocation and technology company Xpoint continued to expand its footprint across North America after an agreement with sports betting and media company Rivalry. Ensuring Geolocation Compliance in Ontario Toronto-based operator offering fully regulated online wagering on esports and sports, as well as casino games, Rivalry, announced it has appointed Xpoint as its provider of geolocation […]
