Canada

By: Lucas DunnOntario Moves to Ban Gambling Ads on TV and Social Media
Ontario MPP Lee Fairclough has introduced Bill 107 to ban most online gambling advertising in the province, citing a surge in addiction rates.

By: Lucas DunnRideau Carleton Raceway Closure Sparks Community Pushback
Hard Rock's shock decision to end harness racing at Rideau Carleton after 64 years has sparked community outrage and a growing campaign to save the Ottawa track.

By: Lucas DunnCanada's Bill S-211 Set for Key House Vote on Sports Betting Ads
Canada's House of Commons votes April 22 on Bill S-211, a bill that could create a national framework to regulate sports betting advertising.

By: Lucas Dunn$100M Gold Eagle Casino Resort Coming to North Battleford
MGBHLM and SIGA are relocating and expanding the Gold Eagle Casino into a $100M resort with a hotel and convention center along Highway 16 West.

By: Lucas DunnOntario Launches BetGuard, a Centralized Self-Exclusion System
Ontario's new BetGuard system lets players self-exclude from all regulated iGaming operators at once, with a province-wide launch set for May 2026.

By: Grant MitchellDraftKings Confirms Sportsbook, Casino Launch Plans in Alberta, Canada
Individuals in Alberta who meet the minimum age requirement can already pre-register for DraftKings Sportsbook and online casino.

By: Lucas DunnCanadian Gambler Battles 888 Casino Over Withheld CA$1.3M Jackpot Payout
Alberta VIP James Kotylak hit multiple jackpots on a Pragmatic Play slot, watched his balance hit CA$1.3M, and then saw it wiped to zero by 888 Casino.

By: Lucas DunnOntario’s Centralized Self-Exclusion Program Gets Closer as AGCO Tightens iGaming Standards
The AGCO has updated its iGaming standards ahead of iGaming Ontario’s Centralized Self-Exclusion program, expected to launch in the first half of 2026.

By: Lucas DunnOLG Goes Live with Bede Gaming’s React Native Mobile App in Ontario
OLG has rolled out a new mobile app built on Bede Gaming’s React Native framework, serving over one million monthly users across Ontario.

By: Lucas DunnLALIGA Signs First-Ever European Soccer League Deal With Polymarket in the US and Canada
LALIGA has named Polymarket its Official and Exclusive Prediction Market Partner in the US and Canada, marking a first for European soccer.