Canada

Hamilton Tiger-Cats players gathered on the field during a CFL game night
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

ToonieBet Is Now the Hamilton Tiger-Cats iGaming Partner

ToonieBet has become the official iGaming partner of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, bringing exclusive stadium activations and fan promotions to Tim Hortons Field.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Wealthsimple and Kalshi Launch Predict App in Canada

Wealthsimple and Kalshi are launching Wealthsimple Predict this summer, giving Canadian investors regulated access to roughly 4,000 event-based contracts.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

IGP's Gamehost Acquisition Gets Court Approval in Alberta

Alberta's top court approved IGP's acquisition of Gamehost, paving the way for a $13.65 per share cash buyout to close this month.
Legal
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Canada's Historic World Cup Point Overshadowed by Empty Seats

Cyle Larin's late goal gave Canada a 1-1 draw with Bosnia in Toronto, their first World Cup point, but empty seats fueled ticket price backlash.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Canada's World Cup 2026 Betting Boom Fuels Gambling Ad Debate

Canadian bettors are set to wager big on World Cup 2026, but rising gambling ad exposure has officials weighing tighter rules.
Industry
FIFA World Cup trophy displayed in a glass case at the FIFA World Football Museum
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta iGaming Launches Just Days Before the World Cup Ends

Alberta's iGaming market opens July 13, just six days before the World Cup final, leaving operators little time to cash in on the biggest soccer betting event ever.
Industry
bet365 reveales jackpot for sports bettors
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

bet365 Launches New Progressive Jackpot for Sports Bettors

While progressive jackpots are common on global iGaming platforms, they are not found at any prominent regulated sportsbooks.
Industry
Roulette wheel and casino chips on a gaming table
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta iGaming: New Operators and Suppliers Sign Up

Alberta's iGaming market opens July 13, 2026. DAZN Bet and Inspired Entertainment are among the latest to secure registrations ahead of the regulated launch.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

OLG Targets Players Under 25 With Deposit Limit Rule

OLG is requiring players under 25 to set deposit limits once they hit a $500 transaction threshold, as part of a data-driven responsible gambling push.
Industry
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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.
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