Canada

By: Grant MitchellDraftKings Confirms Sportsbook, Casino Launch Plans in Alberta, Canada
Individuals in Alberta who meet the minimum age requirement can already pre-register for DraftKings Sportsbook and online casino.

By: Lucas DunnCanadian Gambler Battles 888 Casino Over Withheld CA$1.3M Jackpot Payout
Alberta VIP James Kotylak hit multiple jackpots on a Pragmatic Play slot, watched his balance hit CA$1.3M, and then saw it wiped to zero by 888 Casino.

By: Lucas DunnOntario’s Centralized Self-Exclusion Program Gets Closer as AGCO Tightens iGaming Standards
The AGCO has updated its iGaming standards ahead of iGaming Ontario’s Centralized Self-Exclusion program, expected to launch in the first half of 2026.

By: Lucas DunnOLG Goes Live with Bede Gaming’s React Native Mobile App in Ontario
OLG has rolled out a new mobile app built on Bede Gaming’s React Native framework, serving over one million monthly users across Ontario.

By: Lucas DunnLALIGA Signs First-Ever European Soccer League Deal With Polymarket in the US and Canada
LALIGA has named Polymarket its Official and Exclusive Prediction Market Partner in the US and Canada, marking a first for European soccer.

By: Lucas DunnMaple Leafs GM Search Underway as Mehta Emerges as Betting Favorite
The Leafs have fired Brad Treliving and are searching for a data-centric GM to lead the rebuild of Canada’s most scrutinized hockey franchise.

By: Lucas DunnCanadian Regulators Draw a Hard Line on Prediction Market Trading
Canadian regulators reinforce prediction market restrictions as Polymarket defies its Ontario ban and insider trading concerns grow in the US.

By: Lucas DunnRGC Launches PSA Campaign to Tackle Gambling Harm Among Young Adults
The RGC's Randoms 2025 PSA campaign combines government funding, broadcaster partnerships, and data-backed outreach to protect young Canadians from gambling harm.

By: Lucas DunnAlberta's iGaming Market Launches July 13 with New Regulations
Alberta's regulated iGaming market goes live on July 13, under new government oversight aimed at generating $700M in annual revenue.

By: Lucas DunnGamehost to Be Acquired by Pure Casino in $200M Deal
Pure Casino will acquire Gamehost in a $200 million deal set to close in mid-2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.