Canada

Clipboard with a "License" document, calculator, pen, and glasses, symbolizing Octoplay's conditional AGLC approval in Alberta
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Octoplay 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.
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Coins, a calculator, and calipers on financial spreadsheet data, illustrating a casino regulatory penalty
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

AGCO 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.
Legal
BetMGM Alberta Opens Pre-Registration Ahead of July 13 Launch
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

BetMGM Alberta Opens Pre-Registration Ahead of July 13 Launch

Alberta's regulated online gambling market officially launches on July 13.
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Spread of playing cards including the Ace of Spades, representing Alberta's regulated online gambling market
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta 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.
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A Lotto 6 aus 49 lottery ticket with hand-marked numbers and a blue ballpoint pen on a white surface
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

OLG 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.
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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.
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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.
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Wooden gavel resting on its sound block in front of open law books
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
Footballer in orange soccer shoes standing over a football
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.
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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.
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