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theScore owner PENN and activist investor HG Vora exchange shots
PENN Entertainment's decision to buy Canadian media and betting brand theScore has been swept up in a war of words between the omnichannel gaming operator and an activist investor.
The week's public developments between PENN and HG Vora come as PENN Interactive's progress both north and south…
SBC Awards Americas announces inaugural winners
FanDuel, Kaizen Gaming and Sportradar were standout winners at the inaugural SBC Awards Americas, each taking home two awards at the ceremony held at Pier Sixty Six in Fort Lauderdale, Fl.The ceremony marked a celebration of excellence across North America and Latin America, recognizing…
Ontario gambling regulator calls out Bodog in note to media platforms
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) on Wednesday said it has urged media platforms to stop advertising unregulated online gambling sites in the province.Specifically calling out offshore operator Bodog, the AGCO said it has called upon more than a dozen traditional and digital…
iGaming Ontario officially splits from AGCO as separation act takes effect
iGaming Ontario (iGO) is now officially a standalone agency, no longer a subsidiary of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).The provincial government confirmed on Friday that iGO begins life as its own independent agency as of Monday, May 12. From its inception in July 2021 until…
AGS launches omnichannel gaming experience in Alberta
Gaming supplier American Gaming Systems (AGS) has launched what it describes as a "first-of-its-kind" omnichannel gaming offering in 30 land-based Alberta casinos and the Play Alberta online casino.The new Rakin’ Bacon! Odyssey and Rakin’ Bacon! Sahara titles are now live across the province for…
PointsBet now says Betr bid could be better than MIXI’s takeover offer
PointsBet has changed its public tune on the takeover attempt by fellow Australian gaming operator Betr, formerly known as BlueBet.On Monday, the online sportsbook and (in Ontario) online casino operator said it now believes the latest non-binding acquisition offer from Betr "could reasonably be…
Cross-Canada growth lifts multi-brand Super Group to record quarter
Multi-brand operator Super Group posted record quarterly revenue in Q1 2025, driven in no small part by strong performance in Canada.Super Group operates Betway sportsbook and online casinos such as Spin and Jackpot City in a variety of markets. In Ontario, it has licenses for those three…
Alberta passes iGaming Alberta Act to legalize commercial online gambling
Alberta is just a formality away from legalizing commercial online casino and sports betting.Minister Dale Nally's Bill 48 was passed by the provincial legislature’s Committee of the Whole and subsequently by the full Assembly at third reading on Wednesday evening. The United Conservative…
Soft2Bet’s ToonieBet launches sportsbook app
Soft2Bet's Ontario operator ToonieBet has launched its sportsbook app in the province's regulated market.The ToonieBet brand is Soft2Bet’s Canadian-focused online casino and sportsbook. Now available via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, it is tailored for Ontario players in its range…
BetMGM introduces Octoplay’s Jackpot Blitz to Ontario
BetMGM has launched Octoplay's Jackpot Blitz in Ontario, continuing the supplier's expansion in North America.Octoplay was founded in October 2022 and develops online casino games and delivers them via its proprietary RGS platform. It has been licensed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of…