By Jerome García

Legal

Will Canada Legalize Its Lucrative Sports Wagering Market Soon?

April 12, 2021

Currently limited to parlay-style games, the Canadian sports betting market holds significant potential. The market is estimated at $14 billion annually by the Canadian Gaming Association and if legalized, it may bring significant tax revenue for the country. Sports Betting Popularity Continues to Grow in North America Although the popularity of sports betting is continuously […]

By Erik Gibbs

Casino

Tribal Complaint Could Derail Online Casinos in Alberta

April 9, 2021

Residents of Alberta, Canada, welcomed an online casino, Play Alberta, last October that is operated by the Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission (ALGC). Not only was it part of a larger trend seen in the gaming industry that is moving from brick-and-mortar properties to virtual ones, but it was also a great way for Alberta to collect […]

By Mathilde Adam

Legal

Apple Faces Another Class-Action Lawsuit Illegal Gambling Apps Claims

April 7, 2021

Tech giant Apple faces another class-action lawsuit for allegedly operating illegal gambling apps on its App Store, specifically titles developed by DoubleU Games. Complaint Focuses on In-Game Currencies Another class-action lawsuit has been filed against Apple, alleging that the tech giant benefits from illegal betting apps on the App Store. The petition, which was filed […]

By Mathilde Adam

Industry

UFC Joins AGA Responsible Betting Initiative

April 6, 2021

The UFC has joined the “Have a Game Plan. Bet Responsibly.” initiative, the AGA’s public service campaign to promote responsible betting practices. “Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly.” The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is the newest partner of the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) “Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly.” initiative to encourage responsible sports betting. […]

By Mathilde Adam

Business

Bowlero Corp and BettorView Announce Content Distribution Partnership

April 1, 2021

Giant bowling provider Bowlero Corp has agreed to distribute BettorView’s sports betting content across its 300+ venues in the US. Improve User Experience On and Off Lanes The world’s largest bowling entertainment company Bowlero Corporation announced Wednesday it has signed a partnership deal with BettorView, a sports betting and technology platform for gambling venues. BettorView […]

By Julie Moraine

Industry

theScore Bet Named Official Betting Operator of the PGA Tour

March 30, 2021

PGA Tour and the Score Media and Gaming announced today an agreement to designate theScore Bet as an Official Betting Operator in the US and Canada for the organizer of professional golf tournaments. Canada’s First Betting Operator Under the new partnership, theScore Bet is also set to become the PGA Tour’s 1st Official Betting Operator […]

By Melanie Porter

Business

DraftKings Acquires Vegas Sports Information Network

March 30, 2021

DraftKings has acquired sports betting radio company Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN), though financial terms have not been disclosed. DraftKings Successfully Acquires VSiN Daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has announced the successful acquisition of Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN) – a US-based sports betting radio network and streaming service. The company develops and distributes live […]

By Luke Thompson

Casino

Softweave to Introduce Winafar in the Canadian Market

March 25, 2021

Softweave will introduce Canada to its Winafar product, which allows players to play land-based slot machines from their mobile and computer devices in their homes. The technology first debuted in New Jersey’s HardRockCasino.com last year. Slot Machines at Home with Winafar Software developer Softweave will launch its Winafar product in the Canadian gambling market. The company expressed confidence that the […]

By Erik Gibbs

Legal

TheScore’s CEO Discusses Sports Gambling with Canada’s House of Commons

March 24, 2021

Canada is working on legislation that would allow the country’s sports gamblers to place single-event bets. Currently, only parlay wagers are allowed because of how gambling laws are written, but a bill to expand sports gambling options, C-218, has been making its way through the House of Commons. As it does, the chairman and CEO […]

By Melanie Porter

Business

Sportradar to Acquire Synergy Sports This Year

March 23, 2021

Sportradar has entered an agreement to acquire video and data analytics company Synergy Sports by the end of the second quarter of 2021. Sportradar To Acquire Synergy Sports This Year Sports data and entertainment solutions provider Sportradar has announced that it has reached a comprehensive agreement to acquire Synergy Sports. Headquartered in the United States, […]