British Columbia’s gambling operator warns public about online scams
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation is warning the public about scams prevalent on social media channels.
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Budget plan in Alberta includes $1M to review gaming legislation
Alberta may become the latest jurisdiction in Canada to authorize online casinos following a review of its gaming legislation.
The government of Alberta has released its capital plan and budget for FY2024, which includes allocating funds…
mkodo teams up with Ellipse Entertainment to provide geolocation services
mkodo has agreed a deal to provide its geolocation verification service GeoLocs to Ellipse Entertainment’s Ontario-based igaming brand, High Flyer Casino.
GeoLocs, mkodo’s product launched to wider markets in 2023, specializes in North…
Ontario’s online casino market undergoes regulatory changes
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has updated its regulatory framework for online casino gaming.
The AGCO has implemented amendments to the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming to ensure safe and fair practices for…
Ontario’s gaming regulator adds new member to leadership team
Ontario’s gaming regulator has added a new member to its leadership team.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced Joseph Hillier as its new Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Secretary. Hillier has joined the…
BCLC’s Chief Compliance Officer talks FINTRAC report insights
Last week's report from Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (FINTRAC) may have been news to some but to many online operators in the industry, the end result was largely a reminder of things they already knew.
Speaking…
AGCO fines Fallsview Casino $70K for AML failings
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a penalty of $70,000 to MGE Niagara Entertainment Inc., operator of Fallsview Casino Resort. The fine was issued for failing to comply with regulations designed to minimize…
iGaming Ontario putting out RFP for universal self-exclusion list
iGaming Ontario (iGO), the agency that regulates online gambling in the province, has announced it is looking for tech partners to help create a centralized, self-exclusion list encompassing all Ontario operators.
In early 2024, iGO…
‘On a silver platter’ – Rivalry’s Steven Salz on ‘challenge’ of AGCO’s athlete ad ban
The looming reform of online gambling advertising standards in Ontario could open the door for black market operators to profit, suggests Rivalry CEO and Co-Founder Steven Salz.
It was recently announced by the Alcohol and Gaming…
AGCO makes decision on e-raffle regulatory framework amid push for expansion
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is pressing ahead with a proposal for the expansion of 50/50 e-raffle ticket sales in the province.
Listing 10 key points of the anticipated regulatory framework, the AGCO expects…