Industry
May 13, 2026
OSC Halts NorthStar Gaming Trading After Auditor Withdraws Financial Report
The Ontario Securities Commission (OCS) has imposed a failure-to-file cease trade order (FFCTO) on NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. after the company failed to submit its audited 2025 annual financial statements. As a result, the operator of NorthStar Bets will be prohibited from trading on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada, where it has been publicly […]
Lottery
May 13, 2026
Woman Opted to Get CAD 1,000 Weekly for Life Over Lump Sum – Financial Strategists Are Mad
Lottery winners who miss out on the chance to scoop the lump sum of a lottery jackpot are often the butt of criticism among financial strategists. This is also the case of one Brenda Aubin-Vega, whose lottery win, resulting in the CAD 1,000 weekly payout for life, has ruffled financiers’ feathers. Not Using Your Lottery […]
Industry
May 11, 2026
AGCO Fines Relax Gaming & Arrise Solutions for Supplying Unregulated Sites
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that it has fined two of its supplier licensees over their provision of content to unlicensed websites. The companies in question include Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions, both of which will have to pay a monetary penalty of CAD 40,000. The Two Suppliers Violated Ontario’s Rules […]
Casino
May 5, 2026
TheScore Casino Player Wins $1.4M Jackpot on $0.80 Bet
TheScore Casino, an online gambling operator in Ontario, announced that an incredibly lucky player has turned a $0.80 spin into a $1.4 million payday after playing one of its slot games. The win happened thanks to the DropZone progressive jackpot mechanic, which awarded the casino’s largest prize so far. The Biggest Prize in TheScore Casino […]
Casino
April 21, 2026
RubyPlay Expands with Caesars Entertainment in Ontario
RubyPlay has become the latest supplier to bolster its footprint in North America, delivering its extensive range of online casino games with a new partner in Ontario, Canada. The tie-up sees the studio inject its portion into Caesars Entertainment in the province, boosting each of their respective footprints. Caesars Entertainment Welcomes RubyPlay’s Games in Ontario […]
Industry
April 16, 2026
iGaming Ontario Showcases Centralized Self-Exclusion System BetGuard
Ontario’s online casino market has quickly become one of the top markets globally. However, the rapid growth of gaming also necessitates stronger player protection measures. As a result, iGaming Ontario just unveiled its new centralized self-exclusion system. BetGuard Will Shield Players from Harm The reveal happened at the recent Responsible Gambling Council’s RGC Discovery conference […]
Industry
April 7, 2026
Ontario Unveils New Safer Gaming Campaign Aimed at Young Men
Ontario’s government and the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) have teamed up for a new safer gaming campaign, seeking to raise awareness of the increased risk of problem gambling that younger men face. According to the announcement, the campaign will focus on male players in the 19-24 age range, since they are considered to be an […]
Industry
March 4, 2026
Study Sees Surge in Young Men Seeking Help for Gambling in Ontario
According to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the number of young men reaching out to Ontario’s mental health helpline for gambling-related issues has surged by over 300% since the province legalized private online gambling. More Men Are Seeking Help The study reported that for boys and men aged 15 to […]
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 […]
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 […]
