Sports
February 13, 2026
AGCO Proposes 5-Day Suspension for PointsBet Canada
In a first for Ontario’s regulated online gambling market, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has decided to temporarily suspend PointsBet Canada’s iGaming registration for the duration of five days. The proposed suspension follows what the regulator described as a systemic failure to properly monitor and report suspicious betting tied to a 2024 […]
Casino
February 6, 2026
GTA Police Crack Down on Illegal Gambling Rings
Canadian Police in the Greater Toronto Area say they have broken up a series of illegal gambling operations after a year-long investigation that ended with nine people charged and a wide range of property seized. Project Scala York Regional Police said the probe, known as Project Scala, began in early 2024 and was carried out […]
Sports
February 5, 2026
FanDuel Backs Special Olympics in 2026, Including Local Initiatives
FanDuel has launched a new partnership with the Special Olympics in a bid to raise awareness for the event and drive its core message to wider audiences – that sports belong to everyone. Promoting Inclusivity Through Sport The company has been inspired by the event’s mission as well as the personal stories that some of […]
Industry
February 4, 2026
PointsBet Launches Push into Alberta’s iGaming Market
PointsBet has positioned itself for its next phase of growth in Canada, focusing its attention on Alberta as the province gears up to launch a fully open and competitive iGaming market. The operator confirmed this week that PointsBet Canada has formally entered the provincial registration process. This move creates an opportunity to start its marketing […]
Business
January 29, 2026
Ontario iGaming Remained Strong in December with Record Revenue Per Player
Ontario iGaming has continued to grow, as shown by the latest market report. In 2025, the local online casino sector continued to experience double-digit growth in handle, highlighting the market’s strength. Ontario’s iGaming Sector Is Still Strong According to the most recent iGaming Ontario report, local operators handled CAD 9.5 billion ($7 billion) in wagers […]
Casino
January 26, 2026
BetMGM NA Awarded $122M+ in Progressive Jackpots in 2025
Online betting & gaming powerhouse BetMGM announced that 2025 has been a fruitful year for its players across North America, who won over a hundred million in progressive jackpots. The Operator Awarded Multiple Six-Figure Sums In its announcement, the operator said that its online players across the NA region have won a staggering $122.1 million […]
Casino
January 26, 2026
Canadian Dad Scoops $1.21M Slot Payout
Pierre B. has much to be happy about after he won CAD 1,657,818 ($1.21 million) jackpot at Lake City Casino Vernon, which will allow him to take it easy and possibly retire. One Quick Meal Later, Canadian Dad Is a Millionaire B. won the eye-watering sum while playing the Powerbucks Whitney Houston slot game, and […]
Industry
January 23, 2026
Alberta Approaches the Launch of iGaming Ahead of NFL Season
Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally, who is overseeing Alberta’s online gambling overhaul, says the province has already drawn strong interest from numerous online sportsbook and casino operators. She noted that a “double-digit” number of companies have so far expressed interest in obtaining an iGaming license from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and […]
Poker
January 22, 2026
Toronto Police Arrest and Charge Poker Pro Following Reports of Sexual Assault
Toronto police have arrested the professional poker player, 39-year-old D.K. for having allegedly sexually assaulted someone during an event. D.K. met the alleged victim for the first time in Toronto at an event he himself hosted. Allegedly, the victim was assaulted at some point during the event. On January 15, police received reports of sexual […]
Business
January 20, 2026
DAZN Bet Looks to North America as Ontario Expansion on the Cards
DAZN Bet has secured entry into Ontario, with the company receiving the go-ahead from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, although no immediate launch date has been confirmed just yet. As a result, DAZN Bet will be able to deliver both its gaming and sports betting products locally. DAZN Bet will be launching in […]
