Canada

Vegas is facing a tourism slowdown, driven by a steep drop in Canadian visitors, prompting officials to launch a campaign to rebuild demand.

Ontario's iGaming market declined in February, and wagers fell significantly, mainly due to a sharp decline in sports betting activity.

PointsBet plans an Alberta launch after strong Ontario performance, opening pre-registration while preparing localized marketing and products.

Caesars launches Alberta pre-registration for three online platforms ahead of the province's regulated iGaming rollout in mid-2026.

Alberta bans election betting while Soft2Bet prepares to enter the iGaming market, signaling a shift toward a regulated and competitive industry.

Saskatchewan increases Indigenous funding to CA$153.5M, fueled by gaming growth, expanding support for housing, education, and local initiatives.

Betty Gaming acquires Kirkland Lake Bingo Hall to modernize operations, expand its gaming reach, and increase funding for local charities.

The LVCVA is investing $3.5M in a three-year campaign to revive Canadian tourism in Las Vegas after visitor numbers dropped 24% in 2025.

PrizePicks will end its Canadian operations by April, citing regulatory hurdles and reallocating resources to expansion in the United States.

Downtown Las Vegas casinos launched the "At par" program, attracting over 15,000 Canadian visitors with equal currency value and exclusive perks.