Canada

Judge Awards $112K Online Casino Jackpot to Account Holder
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Judge Awards $112K Online Casino Jackpot to Account Holder

The court sided with the woman whose online casino account was used to win the jackpot.
Legal
Man checks smartphone in the dark, reflecting rising concern over online gambling access in Ontario
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario Gambling Helpline Strained as Calls Outpace Funding

ConnexOntario is fielding record calls as Ontario's iGaming boom drives more residents to seek gambling addiction support and mental health care.
Industry
Playing cards, poker chips, and dice on a keyboard, representing Alberta's regulated online gambling market
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta Opens Regulated Market for Online Betting, Casino

Alberta's regulated iGaming market launched Monday with nearly 50 registered operators, including FanDuel, DraftKings, and bet365.
Industry
Alberta Adds More Gaming Operators Ahead of July 13 Launch
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Alberta Adds More Gaming Operators Ahead of July 13 Launch

The province's list of approved online gaming operators continues to expand before launch.
Legal
Blurred roulette wheel spinning in motion at a casino table, with betting chips and cash visible on the felt layout
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario iGaming Hits Record $326.4M Revenue in May 2026

Ontario's online casino revenue and wagering both set new records in May 2026, as iGaming Ontario reports strong market growth.
Financial News
Clipboard with a "License" document, calculator, pen, and glasses, symbolizing Octoplay's conditional AGLC approval in Alberta
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Octoplay Secures Conditional Approval to Enter Alberta

Octoplay has secured conditional AGLC approval to supply slots in Alberta, positioning it for launch when the market opens July 13.
Industry
Coins, a calculator, and calipers on financial spreadsheet data, illustrating a casino regulatory penalty
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

AGCO Fines Great Canadian Entertainment $120K for Breach

Ontario's gaming regulator fined Great Canadian Entertainment $120,000 after finding unauthorized bill validator software at four casinos.
Legal
BetMGM Alberta Opens Pre-Registration Ahead of July 13 Launch
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

BetMGM Alberta Opens Pre-Registration Ahead of July 13 Launch

Alberta's regulated online gambling market officially launches on July 13.
Industry
Spread of playing cards including the Ace of Spades, representing Alberta's regulated online gambling market
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta iGaming Market Drops to 46 Operators Before Launch

Alberta's online gambling market lost its first operator before opening. Grizzly's Quest was removed, and LeoVegas paused signups ahead of the July 13 launch.
Industry
A Lotto 6 aus 49 lottery ticket with hand-marked numbers and a blue ballpoint pen on a white surface
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

OLG Names Intralot Canada as Its New Lottery Tech Partner

Ontario Lottery and Gaming has selected Intralot Canada to overhaul its core lottery systems, with a modernized platform set to launch by 2029.
Industry