Canada

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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario iGaming Revenue Rises 29% Year-Over-Year in April 2026

Ontario's iGaming market hit $405.4M in revenue in April 2026, up 29.4% year-on-year, with 1.265M active accounts and shifting segment trends.
Financial News
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

bet365 Joins Alberta's Regulated iGaming Market

bet365 has been approved for Alberta's regulated iGaming market ahead of the July 13 launch, becoming the sixth operator cleared for both casino and sportsbook.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

91% of Ontario Players Now Choose Regulated Gaming

A new Ipsos study shows 91.1% of Ontario players now choose regulated gaming sites, up 7.4% in one year, signaling strong growth for the province's model.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta iGaming Market Opens July 13 with Safety Focus

Alberta confirms its regulated iGaming market will launch on July 13, 2026, bringing player protections, major operators, and billions in projected revenue.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Canada Sports Betting Boom Raises Problem Gambling Fears

A new poll finds 7 in 10 Canadians worried about problem gambling as sports betting expands. Here is what the data reveals about behavior and regulation.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

EveryMatrix Gets Alberta iGaming Supplier Approval

EveryMatrix has received conditional AGLC approval to operate in Alberta, Canada's second regulated iGaming market, launching July 13, 2026.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario Launches BetGuard to Protect Online Gamblers

iGaming Ontario has launched BetGuard, a single-step self-exclusion tool covering all 82 regulated gambling sites. Here's what players and operators need to know.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

NorthStar Gaming Faces OSC Cease Trade Order

The OSC has issued a cease trade order against NorthStar Gaming after audit failures stalled its mandatory financial filings.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Century Casinos Breaks Q1 Revenue Record in 2026

Century Casinos opened 2026 with its best Q1 ever, posting $137.2M in net operating revenue and a 24% jump in Adjusted EBITDAR across its North American properties.
Financial News
Gavel and legal penalty tiles representing AGCO fines against Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions in Ontario
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

AGCO Fines Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions $40K Each in Ontario

Ontario's AGCO fined Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions $40,000 each after their games were found accessible on unregulated gambling sites in the province.
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