Canada

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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta's iGaming Market Opens July 13 with 28 Operators Ready

Alberta's regulated iGaming market opens July 13, projected to generate CA$100M in annual tax revenue, with operators, suppliers, and ad rules already in place.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario iGaming Hits Record $9.59B in Wagers and $387M Revenue

Ontario's regulated market surpassed $10B in cumulative revenue as casino play dominated, poker hit an all-time high, and player spending jumped 19%.
Financial News
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Vancouver Whitecaps: Las Vegas Buyer Submits Formal MLS Bid

A Las Vegas investor group has submitted a formal MLS bid to relocate the Vancouver Whitecaps, sparking a fierce community effort to keep the club.
Las Vegas
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

PointsBet Canada Selects Bede Gaming for iGaming Platform

PointsBet Canada has launched a new iGaming platform powered by Bede Gaming, expanding its casino content and bonusing tools as it eyes growth beyond Ontario.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Kambi Wins 7-Province Canada Sportsbook Deal as Q1 Revenue Grows

Kambi Group has won a landmark multi-province sportsbook contract in Canada, covering seven provinces, while posting strong Q1 2026 results with revenue up 4.9%.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Two London, Ontario Friends Claim Canada's Record $80.4M Lotto Max Win

Two longtime friends from London, Ontario, have split an $80.4M Lotto Max jackpot, the largest lottery payout in Canadian history.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

FanDuel Becomes Toronto Tempo's First iGaming Partner

FanDuel has signed a multi-year deal as the official iGaming partner of the Toronto Tempo, Canada's first WNBA franchise, ahead of their May 8 season opener.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

PENN's theScore Bet Wins Alberta iGaming Market Approval

PENN Entertainment secures Alberta iGaming approval, with theScore Bet set to launch July 13 alongside DraftKings in one of Canada's most competitive markets.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Canada's New Bill Targets Sports Betting Advertising

Bill S-211 has cleared Canada's House of Commons for committee review, marking the first federal push to regulate sports betting advertising since 2021.
Legal
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario iGaming Market Shuffles as Operators Exit and Enter

Conquestador has left Ontario's iGaming market, with Casumo set to follow. Yet new deals and rising revenue suggest the market is far from saturated.
Industry