Canada

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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

FanDuel Becomes Toronto Tempo's First iGaming Partner

FanDuel has signed a multi-year deal as the official iGaming partner of the Toronto Tempo, Canada's first WNBA franchise, ahead of their May 8 season opener.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

PENN's theScore Bet Wins Alberta iGaming Market Approval

PENN Entertainment secures Alberta iGaming approval, with theScore Bet set to launch July 13 alongside DraftKings in one of Canada's most competitive markets.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Canada's New Bill Targets Sports Betting Advertising

Bill S-211 has cleared Canada's House of Commons for committee review, marking the first federal push to regulate sports betting advertising since 2021.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario iGaming Market Shuffles as Operators Exit and Enter

Conquestador has left Ontario's iGaming market, with Casumo set to follow. Yet new deals and rising revenue suggest the market is far from saturated.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario Moves to Ban Gambling Ads on TV and Social Media

Ontario MPP Lee Fairclough has introduced Bill 107 to ban most online gambling advertising in the province, citing a surge in addiction rates.
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Jockeys riding horses in a close competitive race at a racetrack
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Rideau Carleton Raceway Closure Sparks Community Pushback

Hard Rock's shock decision to end harness racing at Rideau Carleton after 64 years has sparked community outrage and a growing campaign to save the Ottawa track.
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Interior of the Senate of Canada chamber showing red carpet, wooden seats, and ornate gilded ceiling in Ottawa
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Canada's Bill S-211 Set for Key House Vote on Sports Betting Ads

Canada's House of Commons votes April 22 on Bill S-211, a bill that could create a national framework to regulate sports betting advertising.
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101st Street in downtown North Battleford, Saskatchewan, showing local businesses along a quiet main street.
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

$100M Gold Eagle Casino Resort Coming to North Battleford

MGBHLM and SIGA are relocating and expanding the Gold Eagle Casino into a $100M resort with a hotel and convention center along Highway 16 West.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario Launches BetGuard, a Centralized Self-Exclusion System

Ontario's new BetGuard system lets players self-exclude from all regulated iGaming operators at once, with a province-wide launch set for May 2026.
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DraftKings Confirms Alberta Launch in July
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

DraftKings Confirms Sportsbook, Casino Launch Plans in Alberta, Canada

Individuals in Alberta who meet the minimum age requirement can already pre-register for DraftKings Sportsbook and online casino.
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