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NCAA Denies Reinstatement to Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Over Gambling Violations
Sorsby looking to get NCAA eligibility reinstated after gambling-related suspension Texas Tech quarterback suing NCAA to overturn gambling suspension, in court Monday If court action fails, Sorsby could enter NFL Supplemental Draft in July, or even look at a move to the Canadian...
Ontario’s New BetGuard Platform Tops 500 Self-Exclusions in First Two Weeks
Ontario's centralized self-exclusion platform went live May 14 BetGuard’s scope covers all licensed iGaming websites in Ontario’s regulated market, including platforms operated by the OLG BetGuard prohibits operators from sending direct marketing to self-excluded individuals, with strict penalties for non-compliance More than...
Eliminated Teams, But Not Eliminated Bettors: 65% of Fans Keep Wagering Post-World Cup Ouster
Optimove World Cup study delves into retention opportunities for operators Data suggests 65% of American bettors intend to keep wagering even after national teams are ousted Canadian operators talk about unique engagement opportunities that the World Cup offers Most 2026 FIFA World...
Lack of Ad Clarity Leaving Canadian iGaming Players Confused, Says CLC Exec
Lack of clarity concerning igaming advertising has created confusion in the marketplace Cormier was named Executive Director of the Canadian Lottery Coalition in April Cormier said CLC supports Bill S-211: National Framework on Sports Betting Advertising Act Newly appointed Canadian Lottery Coalition (CLC) Executive...
Conor McGregor Opens as Heavy Underdog Against Max Holloway in UFC Return
Max Holloway -500 for UFC 329 Conor McGregor fight at some sportsbooks McGregor hasn't fought in the Octagon in five years, since loss to Dustin Poirier Holloway's last fight was in March, a unanimous decision loss to Charles Oliveira Oddsmakers are firmly...
Alberta’s New iGaming Chief Targets Interprovincial Liquidity
Dan Keene appointed new CEO of Alberta iGaming Corporation Keene spoke about his new role at this week's gaming summit in Toronto Keene confirms that Alberta is working on an MOU with Ontario over interprovincial liquidity Fresh off his permanent appointment as...
Ontario iGaming Milestone: Over 90% of Players Now Choosing Regulated Sites
Ipsos releases Ontario market channelization study commissioned by AGCO and iGaming Ontario 91.1% of Ontario players are on regulated igaming platforms, up 7.4% from last year Currently 44 licensed igaming sites in Ontario Ontario's regulated iGaming market has hit a massive new milestone,...
Alberta Minister Admits May iGaming Launch Slid to July Due to Operator Pressure
Alberta Minister Dale Nally kicked off a major gaming summit in Toronto with a highly anticipated update on the province's transition to an open commercial market Over 70 private iGaming platforms have already lined up to enter Alberta, with 37 operators officially...
7 in 10 Canadians Fear Surge in Addiction as Sports Betting Booms, Poll Finds
Nearly 70% of Canadians expect a sharp rise in problem gambling due to the availability of mobile betting apps Almost 3 in 10 Canadians worry that someone close to them—a friend, family member, or coworker—is already addicted Over half of active bettors...
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Sues NCAA to Overturn Gambling Suspension
Texas Tech's star transfer is suing the NCAA in a desperate, last-minute bid to overturn his gambling suspension and save his senior season Sorsby confessed to making small wagers on his own team while at Indiana and has since checked into a...
