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Canadian Regulators: Prediction Markets Must Follow the Rules
CSA and CIRO in Canada issue statement reminding investors and the industry about restrictions around prediction markets Wealthsimple was given regulatory approval to offer event contracts in late March Polymarket ban in Ontario in effect until 2027...
What Canadian Province Is Next in Line To Open Up iGaming?
New Brunswick Finance Minister talks about the province's interest in regulating igaming New Alberta competitive igaming market set to go live July 13 Ontario's regulated igaming market hit $4 billion in revenue in 2025 Every...
Strive Gaming Announces Technology Deal with New Jersey-Based PlayStar
Tech provider Strive Gaming announces deal with PlayStar Casino PlayStar plans North America expansion, including into Ontario regulated market Latest on Betty's ongoing expansion, with Gaming Corp. content deal Strive Gaming, the igaming tech provider...
Ontario RGC Targets Young Adult Males With Gambling Harm PSA Initiative
Responsible Gambling Council holds Toronto event unveiling new gambling harm PSA targeting young adult males The Randoms 2025 PSA secured approximately $100 million in broadcaster investment or donated time Ontario regulated igaming market celebrates fourth anniversary Ontario's...
Does Cousins’ Raiders Deal Signal The End of Mendoza’s Draft Speculation?
Media reporting said Kirk Cousins free agent deal with Las Vegas could work out to five years, $172 million Vegas Raiders expected to select Heisman Trophy-winning QB Fernando Mendoza in the NFL Draft later this month...
Alberta iGaming Market Launch Set for July 13
Alberta market set to go live, follows in Ontario's footsteps Annual revenues projected to eclipse $700m at market maturation AGLC will handle registration, with newly formed AiGC in a conduct and manage role Alberta’s new...
NCAA March Madness Final Four Offers Plenty of Drama
March Madness NCAA collegiate basketball Final Four games scheduled for this weekend Bettors who had UConn on Sunday are smiling this morning In terms of futures, bettors cheering for Illinois The final shot of the UConn-Duke game...
Tortorella Hiring a Desperation Move by the Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights fire head coach Bruce Cassidy with eight games left in regular season Knights 5-10-2 in last 17 games, one of the NHL's worst records John Tortorella takes over as coach after serving as assistant coach with...
Pure Beefs Up Its Alberta Casino Holdings With Gamehost Deal
Gamehost announces it is selling its land-based Alberta casino properties to Pure Casino Entertainment VICI properties jumps in as the real estate financial muscle Properties to be folded into existing VICI-Pure long-term master lease agreement Alberta-based casino and hotel...
Are Prediction Market Sports Event Contracts for Canada on the Way?
Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization announces that investment management service Wealthsimple can offer prediction market trading Restrictions around sports and political events Decision comes down as U.S.-based platform Kalshi sets record for March Madness trading volume This...
