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Nally: Alberta Government to Collect $76M From iGaming in First Year
The Alberta government is expected to generate CAD $76 million in proceeds from the first year of regulated igaming, according to Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally, shared via the Edmonton Journal. Alberta's Minister of Service Alberta and...
DAZN Bet Canada Exec: We’ll Build Your Long-Term Trust
International sports streaming giant DAZN now has a licensed sports betting and casino digital platform live in Ontario, the first step of what the company said will be an expanding Canadian footprint. A DAZN television...
75,000 Canadians Took Advantage of Las Vegas Resorts’ Currency Promotion
Circa Resort & Casino, the D Las Vegas and Golden Gate Hotel & Casino reported that 75,000 Canadians have taken advantage of their “At Par” promotion since it was introduced last January. A view of...
Betty CEO: Ontario Regulator’s Livestream Approval Validates Our iBingo Strategy
A recent regulatory shift by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has directly validated the digital-first iBingo strategy pioneered by Betty Canada, according to the company's chief executive. Betty Canada CEO Chavdar Dimitrov...
Kawhi Leonard Trade Sparks Massive Raptors Betting Line Shift
In all his years as an oddsmaker, DraftKings sportsbook director Johnny Avello cannot recall a single-player line adjustment as massive as the one triggered by the Toronto Raptors’ blockbuster trade for Kawhi Leonard. A backview...
Former NBA Players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis Indicted in Alleged Betting-Fixing Scheme
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on federal charges tied to an alleged player prop betting scheme Beasley alleged to have shared insider information and manipulated his on-court performances, while...
Ontario Gaming Watchdog Hits Great Canadian Entertainment With $120,000 Penalty
AGCO fined Great Canadian Entertainment $120,000 after finding unauthorized bill validator software installed at four Ontario casino properties Regulator identified 40 instances of revoked or unapproved gaming software deployed between February 20 and March 15,...
OLG Taps Bally’s Intralot Subsidiary to Overhaul Ontario Lottery Tech
Following a competitive procurement process, OLG has selected Intralot Canada to modernize Ontario's lottery technology, replacing its aging legacy platform The system overhaul aims to accelerate game launches, enhance customer experiences, and fortify underlying operations,...
Toronto Siblings Make OLG History, Splitting Massive $75M Lotto Max Jackpot
Toronto siblings Jonathan R. and Mylene P. became the first brother-sister duo in OLG history to win a $75 million LOTTO MAX jackpot Jonathan initially thought the winning ticket was worth $75,000 before putting on...
Nowhere Left to Play: CFL Bans Teams From Signing Suspended QB Brendan Sorsby
The CFL has barred Brendan Sorsby, citing gambling allegations and the need to protect competitive integrity Sorsby lost his NCAA eligibility after court records revealed a massive pattern of sports betting, which included placing at...
