Sports
May 31, 2023
OLG CEO Agrees Gambling Ads Need to Be Trimmed Down
The Canadian province has seen an inundation of betting messages and ads trying to elicit a response from sports fans, with many succeeding. However, according to OLG CEO Duncan Hannay, this has to be tampered with a bit. Gambling Advertisement in Ontario and Its Proliferation Hannay spoke to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario’s Standing Committee […]
Sports
May 29, 2023
STX Readies to Launch First Betting Exchange in Ontario
STX’s product launch is much anticipated as it will introduce a brand new form of engaging with sports betting markets in general. The company has already been cleared by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario which means that it can launch and operate legally in the province. STX Readying to Launch in Ontario Ontario […]
Sports
May 22, 2023
Ontario Can Do Better in Regulating Sports Betting Ads Says Research Center
According to the Toronto-based organization, the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), the significant increase in gambling advertisements across various media, including TV, broadcast and online has had an adverse impact on the well-being of consumers, pushing many of them into problem gambling. CAMH Calls for More to Be Done to Protect Consumers Although […]
Sports
May 19, 2023
CFL’s Partnership with Genius Sports Launched CFL LiveStats
Sports data, content and technology company Genius Sports announced that its partnership with the Canadian Football League (CFL) facilitated the launch of a new official data and technology ecosystem. Revolutionizing CFL’s Digital Offering The new data and technology ecosystem provides comprehensive statistics and insights, enhancing the experience for the entire CFL community, and its launch […]
Casino
May 17, 2023
Century Casinos Inks Sale Leaseback Deal for Canadian Portfolio
Century Casinos, a major NA gambling company, has penned a definitive sale-leaseback deal with VICI Properties. The deal will see the former company sell the assets of four of its properties in Alberta, Canada. The properties in question are Century Casino & Hotel Edmonton, Century Casino St. Albert and Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in […]
Casino
May 17, 2023
British Columbia Introduces New Self-Exclusion Checks in Land-Based Casinos
Initiated by the BC Lottery Corporation, this is a significant step up in the efforts to ensure that consumers are protected. Moving forward, the only way to enter casinos in the province would be by providing a government-issued identification. This way, the onus would be on land-based properties to ensure that people who enter are […]
Casino
May 16, 2023
Ex-RCMP Officers Urge Ontario to Tackle Suspicious Casino Transactions
Cal Chrustie and Peter German have asked for a comprehensive investigation into the ongoing problem represented by illicit funds and suspicious casino transactions in Ontario in the past few years. Suspicious Transaction Amounts Went Up by $1M a Day Between 2019 and 2022, Ontario’s casinos recorded a massive rise in the size of flagged transactions, […]
Sports
May 10, 2023
Ontario’s Wagering Ads Cause Community Backlash
A recent Toronto Maple Leafs’ game caused a significant backlash, bombarding fans with constant sports betting promos. Although the region already has substantial restrictions on sportsbook marketing, anti-gambling advocates are calling for a complete ban, similar to Italy or Spain. However, stellar growth during the industry’s first year and the regulator’s historically careful approach means […]
Casino
May 10, 2023
Pragmatic Play Grows Content Footprint with Bet365 in Ontario
As a result, Pragmatic Play will provide its array of excellent games with one of the world’s most popular iGaming brands, bet365. The regulated market in Ontario has been a stomping ground for many prominent brands, amongst which bet365 and Pragmatic Play both, which will now further benefit from this tie-up to expand their local […]
Industry
May 4, 2023
Alleged Fraudster Launders Money in Canadian Casinos
Land-based and online casinos can sometimes become victims of illegal activities such as money laundering. To launder funds, obtain in an illicit way, some fraudsters deposit and withdraw the money through a gambling venue. However, as gambling operators adhere to regulations related to anti-money laundering, large transactions are often flagged and reported. A man, allegedly […]
