Summer is close, and that means it’s time for SBC Media’s second issue of Canadian Gaming Business Magazine of 2025, with a focus on how the industry and its various stakeholders are not only keeping up with the pace of change but staying ahead of the curve.

As we were putting together this issue soon after Ontario’s regulated market celebrated its third anniversary, we’ve taken some time to reflect on where we are now. Our cover story is a chat with Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) VP Tracy Parker about why Canada has such a strong reputation for robust responsible gambling, how things have evolved since single-event sports betting came onto the scene and where we still need to go.

There’s also a dive into the fraudulent casino advertising trend that unfortunately seems to be sweeping across the internet and social media in Canada (and beyond), and we chat with Great Canadian Entertainment’s Chuck Keeling about how it harms both operators and consumers.

After the first Canadian general election since Ontario began regulating online gambling, sportsbooks tell us why offering political betting can be an important piece of their puzzle, and we also dive into how the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and fellow stakeholders tackle the tough topic of match-fixing.

We check in with leaders at the lotteries out east and west. Through his first year on the job, new Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) CEO Dallas McCready discusses his hopes and aims for the crown corporation and for gaming out east, while British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) chat with us about providing a full service to in-person customers out west.

Elsewhere, Betty Canada discuss their shift to a franchising model and we speak with Indigenous Gaming Partners (IGP) about First Nations casino opportunities in Alberta. Plus, we look at how esports has become a core offering for some operators. And, with a Canadian co-hosted FIFA World Cup on the horizon in summer 2026, what kind of opportunities could it bring for sportsbooks and their partners?

You can pick up a physical copy of Canadian Gaming Business Magazine at the 2025 Canadian Gaming Summit or read the digital version of the magazine below.