Gambling News - 'Canada'
Industry
May 13, 2026
OSC Halts NorthStar Gaming Trading After Auditor Withdraws Financial Report
The Ontario Securities Commission (OCS) has imposed a failure-to-file cease trade order (FFCTO) on NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. after the company failed to submit its audited 2025 annual financial statements. As a result, the operator of NorthStar Bets will be prohibited from trading on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada, where it has been publicly […]
Lottery
May 13, 2026
Woman Opted to Get CAD 1,000 Weekly for Life Over Lump Sum – Financial Strategists Are Mad
Lottery winners who miss out on the chance to scoop the lump sum of a lottery jackpot are often the butt of criticism among financial strategists. This is also the case of one Brenda Aubin-Vega, whose lottery win, resulting in the CAD 1,000 weekly payout for life, has ruffled financiers’ feathers. Not Using Your Lottery […]
Casino
May 5, 2026
TheScore Casino Player Wins $1.4M Jackpot on $0.80 Bet
TheScore Casino, an online gambling operator in Ontario, announced that an incredibly lucky player has turned a $0.80 spin into a $1.4 million payday after playing one of its slot games. The win happened thanks to the DropZone progressive jackpot mechanic, which awarded the casino’s largest prize so far. The Biggest Prize in TheScore Casino […]
Business
May 4, 2026
Billionaire Submits Bid to Buy Vancouver Whitecaps, Plan Vegas Relocation
The Vancouver Whitecaps, a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, could move to Sin City after a billionaire-led investor group filed a bid to purchase the team. If this goes through, it would further cement Las Vegas as a burgeoning sports hub. The Whitecaps Could Move to Sin City Billionaire Grant Gustavson has stepped forward to […]
Business
April 30, 2026
Kambi to Power Canada’s Multi-Province Sportsbook Solution
Kambi, a leading provider of sports betting solutions, announced that it has been selected as the official sportsbook supplier of a national sports betting solution in Canada. Kambi to Power State Sportsbooks in Seven Provinces According to Kambi’s announcement, it has been selected by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) and British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) […]
Industry
April 28, 2026
MGBHLM First Nation Advances $100M Casino and Resort Project
Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada, is making steady progress with its plans for a new casino and resort complex near North Battleford. The project, valued at roughly $100 million, will begin by relocating and modernizing the existing Gold Eagle Casino and developing a hotel and convention center. The […]
Casino
April 21, 2026
RubyPlay Expands with Caesars Entertainment in Ontario
RubyPlay has become the latest supplier to bolster its footprint in North America, delivering its extensive range of online casino games with a new partner in Ontario, Canada. The tie-up sees the studio inject its portion into Caesars Entertainment in the province, boosting each of their respective footprints. Caesars Entertainment Welcomes RubyPlay’s Games in Ontario […]
Legal
April 20, 2026
Police Arrest Human Traffickers Who Laundered Money Via Canadian Casinos
Canadian authorities have arrested two people as part of a crackdown on a human trafficking operation that laundered money via casinos across the country. The two have been charged with various offenses, with one of them remaining in custody. Victims Helped the Authorities with the Investigation On April 17, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) […]
Sports
April 17, 2026
DraftKings Outlines Expansion Plans for Alberta, Canada
DraftKings has confirmed that it will be among the 32 or so companies looking to gain entry in Alberta, Canada. As the province is preparing to launch its online sports betting and iGaming industry, DraftKings is among the leading names to join the fray. Alberta Will Be Second Canadian Opportunity for DraftKings The company will […]
Industry
April 17, 2026
Alberta’s Online Betting Market Draws 32 Operators Before Launch
It’s set: Alberta will launch its regulated online gambling market on July 13, 2026, bringing about a significant shift in the way the Canadian province tackles the activity. As expected, dozens of major operators, including DraftKings and PointsBet have already expressed their intention to enter the market. DraftKings said it plans to offer both sports […]