Canada

Alberta's regulated iGaming market goes live on July 13, under new government oversight aimed at generating $700M in annual revenue.

Pure Casino will acquire Gamehost in a $200 million deal set to close in mid-2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

FINTRAC fined Northern Isga Foundation over CA$91K for AML compliance failures, including weak policies, risk checks, and staff training failures.

Vegas is facing a tourism slowdown, driven by a steep drop in Canadian visitors, prompting officials to launch a campaign to rebuild demand.

Ontario's iGaming market declined in February, and wagers fell significantly, mainly due to a sharp decline in sports betting activity.

PointsBet plans an Alberta launch after strong Ontario performance, opening pre-registration while preparing localized marketing and products.

Caesars launches Alberta pre-registration for three online platforms ahead of the province's regulated iGaming rollout in mid-2026.

Alberta bans election betting while Soft2Bet prepares to enter the iGaming market, signaling a shift toward a regulated and competitive industry.

Saskatchewan increases Indigenous funding to CA$153.5M, fueled by gaming growth, expanding support for housing, education, and local initiatives.

Betty Gaming acquires Kirkland Lake Bingo Hall to modernize operations, expand its gaming reach, and increase funding for local charities.