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DraftKings Targets World Cup Betting Boom With Alberta Sportsbook Launch
DraftKings confirmed this morning (July 9) that it will launch its online sportsbook and casino platforms in Alberta when the province's new regulated iGaming market goes live on Monday, July 13, alongside its sister brand,...
Alberta iGaming Operators Ready for July 13 Market Launch
Alberta’s new regulated iGaming market is officially set to open on July 13. To get an early jump on the competition, several major operators are preparing to go live on day one, pairing their launches...
Double Trouble: Great Canadian Hit with $170K Money Laundering Fine Weeks After Software Penalty
Great Canadian Entertainment’s regulatory troubles are deepening in Ontario. For the second consecutive week, the AGCO has penalized the casino operator—this time levying a CAD $170,000 fine after discovering the company failed to flag high-risk...
Former MLB Star Yasiel Puig Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Following Federal Fraud Conviction
Former Major League Baseball star Yasiel Puig has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as he faces a potential 15-year prison sentence following his conviction for obstructing justice and lying to federal officials. Venezuela's outfielder Yasiel...
New Jersey Moves to Impose 9% Surtax on Prediction Market Platforms
New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a bill that would impose a 9% tax on gross income generated by prediction market operators. A New Jersey bill would slap a 9% tax on gross income generated by...
Alberta Government Expects $76M iGaming Payday in First Year, Nally Says
Alberta’s newly regulated iGaming market is projected to generate CAD $76 million in its first year alone, Minister Dale Nally revealed to the Edmonton Journal. Alberta's Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale McNally...
DAZN Bet Canada Exec: Live Streaming Is Our Edge in Ontario’s Crowded Market
International sports streaming giant DAZN has officially launched its sportsbook and online casino in Ontario, marking the first major step in an aggressive Canadian expansion. A DAZN television microphone is seen during the Serie A...
75,000 Canadians Capitalize on Las Vegas Resorts’ At-Par Currency Deal
More than 75,000 Canadians have cashed in on a popular 'At Par' currency promotion launched last January by Downtown Las Vegas resorts Circa, The D, and Golden Gate. A view of the Circa Resort &...
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...
