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Industry
June 12, 2023
SBC Shares Info on the Canadian Gaming Summit
The Canadian Gaming Summit (CGS), Canada’s top annual gambling and sports betting conference, kicks off tomorrow. This year’s edition of the event will run through June 15 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and will welcome thousands of delegates. This will mark the 26th edition of the industry event. Produced by SBC and the Canadian […]
Business
June 8, 2023
PowerPlay Goes Live with Ontario Website Launch
PowerPlay.com has expressed confidence in the expansion in Canada, hailing the jurisdiction as one of the best places where the gambling brand can launch and gain momentum and traction with local players. The new website is launching in Ontario, Canada, as the province legalized private betting and gaming in 2022 and has been reaping the […]
Casino
June 7, 2023
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Begins Construction on First Property in Canada
Construction of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has already begun and the property is due to open doors for guests early in 2025, taking over the Rideau Carleton Casino. Hard Rock Casino Begins to Work on Its Hotel and Casino in Ottawa The project marks the ambitious if somewhat tentative expansion of the company […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Industry
May 11, 2023
AGCO Extends Consultation on Ontario’s Gambling Advertisements Regulation
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced an extension to the deadline for industry stakeholder consultation regarding proposed changes to internet-gaming advertising standards. The initial deadline of May 8 has been moved to May 15, allowing more time for input from interested parties. AGCO Proposal Seeks to Ban Athletes and Celebrities from […]
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 […]