Gambling News - 'Canada'
Industry
June 6, 2023
Expert Calls for Scrutiny of Gambling and Betting Ads in Canada
In half a decade, the sports betting market in North America has seen exponential growth. In the US the repeal of PASPA contributed toward the statewide expansion of the activity that is now available to millions of Americans within more than 30 different states. Similarly, in neighboring Canada, Ontario introduced legal online sports betting last […]
Lottery
June 6, 2023
BCLC Launches Ticket to Ride Inspired Instant Ticket Game
Ticket to Ride is one of the best board games to date, having sold millions of copies, and become a signature title for Days of Wonder in general. This is the lottery industry’s first-ever game based on the acclaimed game and it offers plenty of cool things and ways that players can experience the new […]
Sports
June 5, 2023
Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana UFC 289 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Amanda Nunes is a double champion who was supposed to defend her UFC Women’s Bantamweight title against her archnemesis Juliana Pena, but “The Venezuelan Vixen” had to pull out because of an injury. Irene Aldana stepped in as her replacement and is determined to cause a sensation on Saturday. Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana Odds […]
Sports
May 31, 2023
IBIA Unveils Education Program for Canadian Athletes
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) will work with its member operators to establish and fund a new education program for Canadian athletes. The announcement was initially made at the Symposium on Competition Manipulation and Gambling in Sport event in Toronto. With representatives of notable North American sports leagues, such as the CFL, CPL, Hockey […]
Esports
May 31, 2023
Rivalry Launches Mobile Esports Betting App in Ontario
Rivalry, a global sports betting operator and media company, has reinforced its presence in Ontario, launching its mobile app in the province. The renowned company is best known for its cutting-edge esports products that are designed to appeal to gamers and bettors. Following the launch, Ontarian customers can download the app on their phones and […]
Industry
May 31, 2023
Wazdan to Attend the Canadian Gaming Summit
Wazdan, a provider of innovative casino titles, announced that it will attend this year’s Canadian Gaming Summit, a prestigious gaming industry event. The summit is scheduled to run from June 13 to 15 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center. It will welcome some of the most esteemed Canadian gaming industry leaders, experts and stakeholders and […]
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 […]