Canada

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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta iGaming Launches Just Days Before the World Cup Ends

Alberta's iGaming market opens July 13, just six days before the World Cup final, leaving operators little time to cash in on the biggest soccer betting event ever.
Industry
bet365 reveales jackpot for sports bettors
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

bet365 Launches New Progressive Jackpot for Sports Bettors

While progressive jackpots are common on global iGaming platforms, they are not found at any prominent regulated sportsbooks.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta iGaming: New Operators and Suppliers Sign Up

Alberta's iGaming market opens July 13, 2026. DAZN Bet and Inspired Entertainment are among the latest to secure registrations ahead of the regulated launch.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

OLG Targets Players Under 25 With Deposit Limit Rule

OLG is requiring players under 25 to set deposit limits once they hit a $500 transaction threshold, as part of a data-driven responsible gambling push.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario iGaming Revenue Rises 29% Year-Over-Year in April 2026

Ontario's iGaming market hit $405.4M in revenue in April 2026, up 29.4% year-on-year, with 1.265M active accounts and shifting segment trends.
Financial News
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

bet365 Joins Alberta's Regulated iGaming Market

bet365 has been approved for Alberta's regulated iGaming market ahead of the July 13 launch, becoming the sixth operator cleared for both casino and sportsbook.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

91% of Ontario Players Now Choose Regulated Gaming

A new Ipsos study shows 91.1% of Ontario players now choose regulated gaming sites, up 7.4% in one year, signaling strong growth for the province's model.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta iGaming Market Opens July 13 with Safety Focus

Alberta confirms its regulated iGaming market will launch on July 13, 2026, bringing player protections, major operators, and billions in projected revenue.
Industry
Polymarket Launches New Responsible Gambling Tools For Users
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Canada Sports Betting Boom Raises Problem Gambling Fears

A new poll finds 7 in 10 Canadians worried about problem gambling as sports betting expands. Here is what the data reveals about behavior and regulation.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

EveryMatrix Gets Alberta iGaming Supplier Approval

EveryMatrix has received conditional AGLC approval to operate in Alberta, Canada's second regulated iGaming market, launching July 13, 2026.
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