Canada

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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario Launches BetGuard to Protect Online Gamblers

iGaming Ontario has launched BetGuard, a single-step self-exclusion tool covering all 82 regulated gambling sites. Here's what players and operators need to know.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

NorthStar Gaming Faces OSC Cease Trade Order

The OSC has issued a cease trade order against NorthStar Gaming after audit failures stalled its mandatory financial filings.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Century Casinos Breaks Q1 Revenue Record in 2026

Century Casinos opened 2026 with its best Q1 ever, posting $137.2M in net operating revenue and a 24% jump in Adjusted EBITDAR across its North American properties.
Financial News
Gavel and legal penalty tiles representing AGCO fines against Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions in Ontario
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

AGCO Fines Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions $40K Each in Ontario

Ontario's AGCO fined Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions $40,000 each after their games were found accessible on unregulated gambling sites in the province.
Legal
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta's iGaming Market Opens July 13 with 28 Operators Ready

Alberta's regulated iGaming market opens July 13, projected to generate CA$100M in annual tax revenue, with operators, suppliers, and ad rules already in place.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario iGaming Hits Record $9.59B in Wagers and $387M Revenue

Ontario's regulated market surpassed $10B in cumulative revenue as casino play dominated, poker hit an all-time high, and player spending jumped 19%.
Financial News
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Vancouver Whitecaps: Las Vegas Buyer Submits Formal MLS Bid

A Las Vegas investor group has submitted a formal MLS bid to relocate the Vancouver Whitecaps, sparking a fierce community effort to keep the club.
Las Vegas
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

PointsBet Canada Selects Bede Gaming for iGaming Platform

PointsBet Canada has launched a new iGaming platform powered by Bede Gaming, expanding its casino content and bonusing tools as it eyes growth beyond Ontario.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Kambi Wins 7-Province Canada Sportsbook Deal as Q1 Revenue Grows

Kambi Group has won a landmark multi-province sportsbook contract in Canada, covering seven provinces, while posting strong Q1 2026 results with revenue up 4.9%.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Two London, Ontario Friends Claim Canada's Record $80.4M Lotto Max Win

Two longtime friends from London, Ontario, have split an $80.4M Lotto Max jackpot, the largest lottery payout in Canadian history.
Industry