Canada

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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta Opens Competitive iGaming Market with New Regulations

Alberta’s new iGaming framework allows private operators to register under a regulated framework with a revenue split and strict data security rules.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

PointsBet Canada Faces Five-Day Suspension Over Betting Compliance Failures

The AGCO suspended PointsBet Canada for five days after failing to report Jontay Porter’s suspicious betting patterns linked to a wire fraud case.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Incentive Games and GG.BET Expand Canadian Presence with Partnerships

Incentive Games debuts its Crash and Arcade titles in Quebec, while GG.BET strengthens its regional reach through a CasinoCanada collaboration.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

B.C. Supreme Court Upholds Casino Cash Restrictions Against Resident

The Cullen Commission revealed organized crime links to money laundering in casinos, reinforcing the cash regulations upheld in the Ghotaymi ruling.
Legal
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Toronto Police Corruption Case Links Multiple Officers to Organized Crime

York Regional Police's "Project South" has uncovered links between Toronto officers and organized crime, exposing extortion and illegal gambling.
Legal
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta's iGaming Market prepares to Follow Ontario's Regulatory Lead

Alberta's new licensing process, modeled after Ontario's, aims to attract leading operations and foster a competitive and responsible gaming industry.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Kambi Launches New Sportsbook for Ontario Lottery and Gaming

OLG has rolled out its Kambi-powered sportsbook, boosting its competitive edge in Ontario's gaming market amid growing private sector operators.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario’s iGaming Revenue Soars Amid Calls for Ad Restrictions

Ontario’s iGaming revenue hit a record CA$425.4 million in December as senators advocate for a ban on sports gambling advertisements.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

High Roller Technologies Partners with Kindbridge for Ontario iGaming

High Roller Technologies signed a letter of intent with Kindbridge to provide support and treatment for self-excluded players in Ontario.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Canada Shuns Vegas: 2026 Tourism Faces Massive Air Capacity Drop

The poll indicates that travel choices are based on values, with nearly half of Canadians aged 18-29 judging friends for US vacations.
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