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AGLC Muscles Up Play Alberta Platform with Competition on the Horizon
Play Alberta is currently the only platform where Albertans can bet legally online Platform generated CAD$235 million in net sales in 2023-24, up $42 million from previous year Alberta government tabled new igaming legislation Tuesday...
BetVictor Launches Tracy McGrady Safer Gambling Campaign
NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady serves as BetVictor's Safer Gambling Ambassador March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month across Canada BetVictor executive weighs in on Alberta expansion plans BetVictor Canada has launched a safer gambling campaign through the streets...
Is the Canadian Travel Boycott Impacting U.S. Casinos?
More Canadians boycotting travel to U.S. over tariff dispute Las Vegas airport reports decrease in Canadian travellers in February LVCVA reports little impact on Canadian travel to Vegas so far Lots of talk about Canadians boycotting...
AGCO Hits BetMGM with $110K in Penalties
BetMGM fined over alleged actions by third-party marketing companies Licensed operators aren't allowed to offer bonuses or inducements $110K fine the largest in Ontario in the three years since the open, regulated market went live...
Alberta Unveils New iGaming Legislation
Alberta tables iGaming Alberta Act Once becoming law, Alberta would launch an Ontario-style competitive, private market Major operators DraftKings, FanDuel, PointsBet Canada and others looking to jump in As reported in Casino.org ten days ago, the government of Alberta...
Las Vegas Bookmaker Johnny Avello: MLB Injuries Leaving a Mark on Betting Futures
Gerrit Cole leads the way on early season injury news Scherzer thumb issues in Toronto cast doubts on Blue Jays’ starting rotation Dodgers big favourites to win it all Some major early season injuries are...
GiG Software Launches with 4th Ontario Operator
Swedish B2B igaming technology company announces partnership with PowerPlay Fourth brand launch for GiG in Ontario PowerPlay accesses GiG iGaming platform, content management system, and sportsbook Gig Software Plc, a B2B iGaming technology company based...
Order of Canada Recipient Wins $25 Million Lotto Max Jackpot
For the first time in the history of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, an Officer of the Order of Canada has won a major lottery jackpot in Ontario. Toronto's Charles Coffey won the $25 million...
March Madness: New Canadian Study Highlights Gambling Risks for Young Bettors
Responsible Gambling Council releases new study as NCAA Sweet 16 betting gears up Young people: One in 10 (9%) gamble in an attempt to recover past losses 41% of those surveyed said they gambled more...
Arkansas Introduce Bill Aimed At Legalizing Online Casino Wagering
Arkansas legislators have introduced a bill aimed at legalizing online casino wagering, to be operated by the state's three licensed casinos, while making the operation of unlicensed online casinos and sports betting a felony. Bill...
