Business
January 3, 2025
Aristocrat Interactive Powers Betiton’s Launch in Ontario
Gaming tech and content specialist Aristocrat Leisure has leveraged its online real money gaming division, Aristocrat Interactive, to power Betiton’s foray into Ontario’s iGaming market. The launch will be underpinned by Aristocrat’s online gaming white-label package and will mark the fourth market Betiton has entered thanks to this casino platform. It is also the second […]
Business
December 12, 2024
OLG Boosts Online Gaming As Private-Sector Rivals Grow
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is stepping up its game to hold its ground in the competitive Ontario iGaming scene, following advice from the Auditor General’s 2022 review. This action comes as the corporation feels the heat from private companies since the province opened up its online gambling market in April 2022. OLG […]
Legal
December 4, 2024
Future of DFS and Online Poker in Ontario Hangs in the Balance
In August, Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford and his government were searching for a precedent-setting court ruling on whether the province’s online gaming platforms could allow residents to engage in play with international gamblers. The legal move that was initiated by an order-in-council from Ford’s cabinet belonged to a case that was set to be heard […]
Industry
November 20, 2024
New Legislation Overhauls Ontario’s iGaming Landscape
The gaming landscape in Ontario is about to undergo significant changes following the passage of Bill 216, which introduces the iGaming Ontario Act. This legislation dissolves the parent-subsidiary relationship between the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and iGaming Ontario (iGO), transforming iGO into a standalone entity governed by an independent board. An Independent […]
Industry
November 18, 2024
Recent Report Warns of Public Health Risks from Online Gambling Boom
The growth of online gambling is causing concerns about public health, and experts are urging quick united action from governments worldwide. New Research Reveals Significant Risks and Financial Impact on Consumers A new study from The Lancet Public Health Commission points out that the quick growth of the gambling industry driven by easy online access […]
Business
November 12, 2024
ComeOn Group Launches Sports Betting in Ontario
ComeOn Group, a leading global player in the rapidly growing iGaming market, announced that it has enhanced its product lineup in Ontario by launching an online sportsbook. The launch highlights the company’s desire to grow its business in the coming years. ComeOn Group Expands Its Betting Business ComeOn Group called the addition of a sportsbook […]
Legal
September 24, 2024
British Columbia Granted Leave from Ontario iGaming Court Dispute
British Columbia has recently exited a court case revolving around the legal online gambling sector in Ontario, Canada, a new report suggests. The B.C. government served as a potential opponent in the lawsuit that sought to strengthen the iGaming market in Ontario, the most populous province in the country. Canada’s Most Populous Province Seeks to […]
Business
September 19, 2024
Ainsworth Forays into Ontario’s Charitable Gaming Market
Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) announced that it had made a foray into Ontario’s charitable gaming market. The company shared that it has successfully installed its first Cabinet Bingo Games in a gaming hall in Toronto. Over a Dozen Games Have Been Installed According to the announcement, AGT installed 14 Cabinet Bingo Games at Delta Bingo […]
Casino
August 30, 2024
NetGaming Grows in North America with BetMGM Launch in Ontario
Fresh off its launch in New Jersey earlier this month, the leading provider of gaming solutions, supercharging casino and iGaming operators, NetGaming, has gone live in another important market for North America. On Thursday, the company’s CEO, Pallavi Deshmukh, confirmed via a post on LinkedIn that NetGaming is now live with BetMGM in Ontario, Canada. […]
Industry
July 25, 2024
Ontario iGaming Grows as Q1 Delivers Increases Across the Board
iGaming Ontario has published its latest performance report, outlining the local online gaming industry’s performance in the first quarter of the 2024-25 fiscal year (FY). The Q1 report covers the period from April 1 to June 30 and contains information about the collective performance of all legal iGaming operators. Official data shows that iGaming handle […]
