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Gambling News - 'Agco'
Industry
November 20, 2024
New Legislation Overhauls Ontario’s iGaming Landscape
The gaming landscape in Ontario is about to undergo significant changes following the passage of Bill 216, which introduces the iGaming Ontario Act. This legislation dissolves the parent-subsidiary relationship between the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and iGaming Ontario (iGO), transforming iGO into a standalone entity governed by an independent board. An Independent […]

Industry
October 17, 2024
NorthStar Gaming Hit with CA$30K Fine by AGCO in Ontario
A licensed gambling operator in Ontario, Canada, recently received a monetary penalty due to alleged breaches of the province’s iGaming regulatory framework. Third-Party Assessment Uncovers Deficiencies That is the case of NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc., an online gambling operator in Ontario that recently received an Order of Monetary Penalty with a sum of CA$30,000 ($21,800). […]

Sports
July 1, 2024
AGCO Tells Ontario Arena to Remove Betting Ads Targeting Minors
The Canlan Sports arena in Ontario has removed gambling ads following complaints by a concerned father and an advocacy group, and a review by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). This has sparked activism for the removal of gambling ads from sporting facilities predominantly used by minors. The Canlan Sports arena used to […]

Legal
May 29, 2024
Dealer and Players Charged for Conspiring to Defraud Casino
The Investigation and Enforcement Bureau (IEB), a body comprised of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers, has arrested and charged three people believed to have been involved in a casino cheating scheme. According to the allegations, a dealer was in cahoots with two players to defraud the casino. The investigation at the Pickering Casino Resort was […]

Industry
May 6, 2024
Ontario Students Embroiled in Illegal Gambling Operation
Orillia, Ontario, has become the focal point of an alarming online gambling scheme targeting high school students, prompting a police investigation. Reports surfaced in April revealing that a gambling website called Topbets lured underage individuals. Once signed up, students found themselves embroiled in a dangerous cycle of debt, accompanied by threats from those behind the […]
Casino
April 23, 2024
AGCO Issues Caution Amid Rising Online Casino Scams in Ontario
Ontario residents are being urged to exercise caution as fraudulent online casino schemes continue to proliferate. Recent reports have surfaced regarding deceptive advertisements on social media platforms, falsely linking reputable establishments like Casino Rama to unregistered online casinos. Vigilance Urged as Ontario Cracks Down on Online Casino Scams Ontario’s law enforcement agencies, including the Ontario […]
Industry
April 19, 2024
AGCO Tells Operators to Cease WBA Betting Amid Integrity Issues
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that all licensed sports betting operators in the Canadian province should stop offering and accepting wagers on World Boxing Association (WBA) games, effective immediately. The measure comes amid integrity concerns following a comprehensive review of WBA-related wagering activity. The regulator explained that it has been conducting […]
Industry
April 5, 2024
AGCO Says Over 86% of Ontarians Use Regulated Sites
As Ontario’s regulated market for sports betting and online gaming was busy celebrating its second anniversary on Thursday, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and iGaming Ontario took the opportunity to release a fresh IPSOS study. The results of the study that was conducted in February showed that 86.4% of Ontarian players had […]
Business
March 28, 2024
AGCO Issues Certificate of Registration to Soft2Bet
Soft2Bet, a leading operator and provider of iGaming and online sports betting solutions, announced that it has secured a Certificate of Registration in the Canadian province of Ontario. This achievement marks a step toward the launch of the company’s Tooniebet.com online casino brand in the region. The certificate, provided to Soft2Bet by the Alcohol and […]
Legal
January 25, 2024
Ontario Casino Faces $52K Fine for Alleged Money Laundering Incident
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has imposed a CA$70,000 ($52,000) fine on MGE Niagara Entertainment Inc., the operator of Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls. This punishment aligns with AGCO’s increased scrutiny in recent months as the regulator strengthens its enforcement policy. Fallsview Casino announced it would appeal the fine, likely heralding […]