Industry
April 12, 2024
IGT Mints Four New Millionaires in March
International Game Technology (IGT), a global leader in the provision of gaming content and technology, announced that its Wheel of Fortune and Powerbucks slot games have awarded four life-changing jackpots in March alone. In total, IGT’s slot games handed jackpots totaling more than $5 million in March, according to the company’s official announcement. The first […]
Sports
April 11, 2024
Raptors’ Porter Risks Permanent Ban if Betting Allegations Are True
Yesterday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver warned that Toronto Raptors’ Jontay Porter may be banned permanently if the recent gambling allegations are correct. For reference, the forward was accused of multiple instances of betting irregularities. Silver explained that wagering on the league’s own games is a “cardinal sin” in the NBA, which is why the “ultimate, […]
Business
April 9, 2024
888 Shifts Its Strategic Focus to Canada
As 888 Holdings embarks on a strategic reset, Canada emerges as a focal point for the company’s expansion plans. The operator previously noted it would be assessing options to exit or sell its direct-to-consumer operations based in the US, as its current structure could not optimize returns. However, Canada represents an exciting opportunity as 888 […]
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
April 3, 2024
XLMedia Completes Sale of Freebets to Gambling.com
Betting media agency XLMedia has confirmed the completion of its recent deal with the performance marketing specialist Gambling.com Group. As previously agreed, the former party divested its sports betting and gaming assets in Europe and Canada in a $42.5 million deal. The agreement includes a fixed consideration of $37.5 million, which will be paid out […]
Sports
March 29, 2024
Majority of Canadians Call for Ban on Sports Betting Ads
In a recent survey conducted by Maru Public Opinion, it has been revealed that a significant portion of Canadians is advocating for substantial changes in the landscape of sports betting advertising. The survey, which polled 1,534 Canadian adults in February, highlighted a resounding demand for stricter regulations regarding the promotion of sports betting across various […]
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 […]
Casino
March 28, 2024
Ontario Authorities Arrest Four Players and a Dealer for Cheating
Five people have been arrested for an alleged attempt to defraud a Canadian casino. According to Ontarian authorities, the people in question were playing a table game at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto. While officials did not release details about the cheating attempt, they explained that one of the arrestees was a casino dealer who […]
Industry
March 27, 2024
Massive Police Operation Mobilizes 400 Officers in Montreal
The gambling industry is often targeted by different crimes, including robberies, fraud and money laundering. While the sector continuously invests in prevention, such crimes are not uncommon. This is the case for regulated gambling operators who can become victims, while in the illegal industry, anything goes. With that in mind, law enforcement, especially across North […]
Industry
March 27, 2024
CAMH Believes Ontario Should Further Restrict Gambling Ads
Canada’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) believes that the Ontario government should protect public health by restricting gambling ads. In its latest Gambling Policy Framework document, the organization suggested that the government should limit the availability of games of chance, introduce obligatory safeguards and bolster gambling harm education and prevention. As reported by […]
