Canada

By: Lucas DunnOctoplay Secures Conditional Approval to Enter Alberta
Octoplay has secured conditional AGLC approval to supply slots in Alberta, positioning it for launch when the market opens July 13.

By: Lucas DunnAGCO Fines Great Canadian Entertainment $120K for Breach
Ontario's gaming regulator fined Great Canadian Entertainment $120,000 after finding unauthorized bill validator software at four casinos.

By: Richard JanvrinBetMGM Alberta Opens Pre-Registration Ahead of July 13 Launch
Alberta's regulated online gambling market officially launches on July 13.

By: Lucas DunnAlberta iGaming Market Drops to 46 Operators Before Launch
Alberta's online gambling market lost its first operator before opening. Grizzly's Quest was removed, and LeoVegas paused signups ahead of the July 13 launch.

By: Lucas DunnOLG Names Intralot Canada as Its New Lottery Tech Partner
Ontario Lottery and Gaming has selected Intralot Canada to overhaul its core lottery systems, with a modernized platform set to launch by 2029.

By: Lucas DunnToonieBet 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.

By: Lucas DunnWealthsimple 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.

By: Lucas DunnIGP'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.

By: Lucas DunnCanada'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.

By: Lucas DunnCanada'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.