Canada

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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Kambi Strengthens OLG's Sportsbook in Ontario's Competitive Market

Kambi enhances OLG's sportsbooks with advanced tech, seamless retail integration, and strong regulatory compliance to compete in Ontario.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

PokerStars Launches in Ontario Through FanDuel Partnership

PokerStars is set to launch in Ontario through an exclusive FanDuel partnership, with cross-border pool liquidity and legal challenges.
Industry
Bodog rebrands to Ozoon with arrow showing transition amid Canada regulatory changes
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Bodog Transitions to Ozoon Amid Regulatory Changes in Canada

Bodog exits Canada, rebranding as Ozoon, transferring all player accounts while adapting to tightening provincial gambling regulations.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

PointsBet Canada Seeks Appeal Against AGCO Five-Day Suspension

PointsBet Canada is appealing a five-day suspension from the AGCO over failures to report suspicious betting activity tied to NBA star Jontay Porter.
Legal
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario's iGaming Breaks Revenue Record, Bragg Reports Growth, Parq Expands

Ontario's iGaming market hit CA$9.52 billion in January wagers, while Bragg Gaming reported revenue growth and Parq Casino advances expansion plans.
Financial News
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario’s iGaming Liquidity Plan Faces Opposition from Lottery Coalition

The Canadian Lottery Coalition warns Ontario’s iGaming liquidity pooling plan could lead to legal risks and worsening illegal gambling.
Industry
Exterior view of Parq Vancouver casino complex beside BC Place in Vancouver
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Vancouver City Council Approves Parq Casino Slot Machine Expansion

Vancouver approves Parq Casino’s expansion to 900 slot machines, aiming to retain local gambling revenue while raising gambling addiction concerns.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Canada’s iGaming Market Expands with New Partnerships and Launches

Canada’s iGaming market grows with Betty Casino’s sports partnerships, Light & Wonder’s Playzido launch in Alberta, and Evoplay’s Ontario game rollout.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta Opens Competitive iGaming Market with New Regulations

Alberta’s new iGaming framework allows private operators to register under a regulated framework with a revenue split and strict data security rules.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

PointsBet Canada Faces Five-Day Suspension Over Betting Compliance Failures

The AGCO suspended PointsBet Canada for five days after failing to report Jontay Porter’s suspicious betting patterns linked to a wire fraud case.
Industry