427 stories by Mark Keast
Minister Announces Review of Ontario Gaming Industry
Strategic review of online and land-based gaming industry iGaming Ontario Act turned iGaming Ontario into standalone agency Minister for Tourism, Culture and Gaming Ontario makes comments at Canadian Gaming Summit There was a little buzz going into Minister for Tourism, Culture and...
What Goes Into a Great Slot Game, According to Brian Christopher
Slot gaming celebrity talks the power of influencers at Canadian Gaming Summit Christopher's media company generates 50 million monthly video views There’s no bigger influencer in the gaming industry than Brian Christopher, who appeared today at the Canadian Gaming Summit (CGS) in...
Alberta Gaming Minister Dale Nally Confirms Early 2026 ‘Ribbon Cutting’ for Alberta Launch
Nally confirms iGaming market launch for early 2026 Ontario tax rate 20% 3-year-old Ontario iGaming regulatory regime used as road map Those iGaming operators and others industry types looking for updates on subjects like a launch date for the new Alberta market...
Betty Announces Partnership With Maple Leafs and Raptors
Multiyear deal between Betty and Leafs/Raptors Slots operator committed to expansion in 2025, including new territories Activations with Leafs, Raptors to start in October If you live anywhere in Toronto, you know the power of the Toronto Maple Leafs brand. That’s on...
Inspired Entertainment Launches First of Its Kind Hybrid Dealer Roulette Game
Online roulette game creates live casino experience for players Hybrid dealer game debuts on Loto-Québec's online casino platform Inspired Entertainment has announced it has launched the first branded Hybrid Dealer Roulette game with Loto-Québec, the first of its kind in Canada. Live...
Casino Days Fined $54,000 in Ontario for “Deceptive” Bonuses
AGCO cites "deceptive" bonus practices with $54,000 fine Casino Days was offering $2,000 welcome bonus for new players Player had complained after $8,500 in winnings were confiscated The operator behind Casino Days has been fined CAD $54,000 by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of...
CGA/Ipsos Study: Over 77% Only Playing Unregulated Sites in Alberta
CGA and Ipsos survey shows lower channelization for government-run platforms Most gamers in Alberta and B.C. think unregulated sites are legal AGLC has claimed over 45% market channelization to its platform in the past The Canadian Gaming Association in tandem with Ipsos...
NHL Free Agency Betting: Where Does Mitch Marner End Up?
The Toronto Maple Leafs' star right wing Mitch Marner is set to become a free agent at the season's end FanDuel has opened a market on Marner's next team, with the Las Vegas Golden Knights the betting favorite Other teams expected to...
The Industry Comes to Toronto: Canadian Gaming Summit Preview
Summit runs Tuesday through Thursday in Toronto Third year that SBC is running Canadian industry event Over 3,000 attendees expected, plus 75 exhibitors and 150 expert speakers The Canadian Gaming Summit will run Tuesday through Thursday in Toronto. The premier industry event...
Maverick Games Launches With Delasport’s Sportsbook in Ontario
Maverick launch pushes number of licensed operators in Ontario to 50 High-reward jackpot option The number of licensed igaming operators in Ontario has now grown to 50, with 85 websites, with the news that Maverick Games has gone live with its sports...
