Canada

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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario's iGaming Breaks Revenue Record, Bragg Reports Growth, Parq Expands

Ontario's iGaming market hit CA$9.52 billion in January wagers, while Bragg Gaming reported revenue growth and Parq Casino advances expansion plans.
Financial News
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario’s iGaming Liquidity Plan Faces Opposition from Lottery Coalition

The Canadian Lottery Coalition warns Ontario’s iGaming liquidity pooling plan could lead to legal risks and worsening illegal gambling.
Industry
Exterior view of Parq Vancouver casino complex beside BC Place in Vancouver
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Vancouver City Council Approves Parq Casino Slot Machine Expansion

Vancouver approves Parq Casino’s expansion to 900 slot machines, aiming to retain local gambling revenue while raising gambling addiction concerns.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Canada’s iGaming Market Expands with New Partnerships and Launches

Canada’s iGaming market grows with Betty Casino’s sports partnerships, Light & Wonder’s Playzido launch in Alberta, and Evoplay’s Ontario game rollout.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta Opens Competitive iGaming Market with New Regulations

Alberta’s new iGaming framework allows private operators to register under a regulated framework with a revenue split and strict data security rules.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

PointsBet Canada Faces Five-Day Suspension Over Betting Compliance Failures

The AGCO suspended PointsBet Canada for five days after failing to report Jontay Porter’s suspicious betting patterns linked to a wire fraud case.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Incentive Games and GG.BET Expand Canadian Presence with Partnerships

Incentive Games debuts its Crash and Arcade titles in Quebec, while GG.BET strengthens its regional reach through a CasinoCanada collaboration.
Industry
Concrete exterior of the British Columbia Court of Appeal and Supreme Court building in Vancouver, featuring brutalist architecture with layered walkways, greenery, and bicycles at street level
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

B.C. Supreme Court Upholds Casino Cash Restrictions Against Resident

The Cullen Commission revealed organized crime links to money laundering in casinos, reinforcing the cash regulations upheld in the Ghotaymi ruling.
Legal
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Toronto Police Corruption Case Links Multiple Officers to Organized Crime

York Regional Police's "Project South" has uncovered links between Toronto officers and organized crime, exposing extortion and illegal gambling.
Legal
Skyline view of Edmonton, Alberta with high-rise buildings, TD Tower, ATB Financial, and Coast Hotel under a partly cloudy sky
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta's iGaming Market prepares to Follow Ontario's Regulatory Lead

Alberta's new licensing process, modeled after Ontario's, aims to attract leading operations and foster a competitive and responsible gaming industry.
Industry