By Erik Gibbs

Industry

Sports Betting Operator in Canada Not Interested in Being a Canadian Sportsbook

July 27, 2021

FansUnite Entertainment is headquartered in what is expected to be a multimillion-dollar sports betting industry. As Canada expands its betting laws to allow single-event wagers, the Vancouver-based company is in a good place to capitalize on the expansion. However, it isn’t eyeing the new market as a potential target for a sportsbook, leaving more room […]

By Jerome García

Legal

Ontario Gambling Watchdog Sets New iGaming Rules

July 23, 2021

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission in Ontario created iGaming Ontario which was tasked with regulating the iGaming market that is set to roll out later on this year. Reportedly, the new gambling watchdog released new rules affecting gambling ads, as well as online slot games. Ontario’s New Gambling Watchdog Rolls Out iGaming Rules Earlier this […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Sports

PointsBet Brings Scott Vanderwel as CEO to Spearhead Canadian Operations

July 22, 2021

The Canadian sports betting industry is fast approaching, with PointsBet reinforcing its boots-on-the-ground in anticipation of the official market legalization.  PointsBet Commits More People to Future Canadian Operations  PointsBet continues to expand quickly across the board with a new hire to cover the soon-to-launch Canadian sports gambling market and the company’s local division. Scott Vanderwel, an […]

By Erik Gibbs

Industry

Retrospective: These Are the Industry Stories Making Headlines This Week

July 16, 2021

It’s been an interesting week in the global gaming industry, as most of them are. There is never any shortage of activity, all of which is leading to something even bigger for everyone from players to operators to regulators. More than ever, everyone has to be on their toes to stay on top of the […]

By Luke Thompson

Business

Genius Sports Taps MEDIAPRO for Stronger Ties with Canadian Soccer

July 16, 2021

Genius Sports is expanding its reach in sports through a partnership with MEDIAPRO Canada for more coverage of Canadian soccer. Genius Sports to Bring More Canadian Soccer Globally  Data and technology company Genius Sports Limited has secured a new partnership with MEDIAPRO Canada, a leading broadcast services and media rights distribution and production company. Through this partnership, the […]

By Filip Mishevski

Business

Chantal Cipriano Joins PointsBet to Lead Its Canadian Legal Operations

July 14, 2021

PointsBet continues to firm up its executive team as it prepares to play a larger role in North American gambling. The operator has appointed Chantal Cipriano as its new legal eagle to assist with expansion across Canada. Cipriano stated that the betting industry in Canada is changing and will grow at a very fast pace […]

By Erik Gibbs

Business

theScore Releases Latest Earnings Report, Misses the Mark

July 14, 2021

There is always a lull in gambling activity when March winds down. The NFL’s Super Bowl in February is done, the NCAA’s March Madness is over and there aren’t any other major contests on the schedule. A spattering of competitions in the PGA, NBA and other sports leagues helps buoy the market, but doesn’t produce […]

By Filip Mishevski

Casino

Gambling in Ontario Returns as More Casinos Reopen Friday

July 13, 2021

Great news is coming from Ontario, Canada. The province is finally getting back to its normal state and the number of COVID-19 cases has been on the decline recently. Because progress is being made, casinos will be able to reopen and provide the residents with gambling services starting this Friday. This is a part of […]

By Erik Gibbs

Industry

Ontario Establishing iGaming Ontario to Field Sports Gambling Activity

July 7, 2021

Now that Canada has made the smart choice to allow wagers on the outcome of sports events, Ontario wants to make sure it hits the ground running. The province is establishing an online sports gambling division that will “conduct and manage” iGaming offerings, according to a provincial government press release. If everything stays on track […]

By Luke Thompson

Casino

Quebec Illegal Online Casinos Thrive Amid Police Inaction

July 6, 2021

Even though Canada’s laws allow organized betting businesses to run only under approved organizations’ supervision, illegal online bookmakers in Quebec seem to avoid detection by the police without much effort. Quebec news outlet La Presse decided to investigate the peculiar ecosystem around unauthorized betting sites.  Quebec’s Thriving Online Casinos According to a discussion with the Quebec police, the […]