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Another series of fraudulent casino ads has struck Canada, this time in Alberta. Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis (AGLC) is warning players in the province about social media ads implying that land-based venues are offering igaming. Meanwhile, the group is reiterating iGaming is only offered…

Software developer Wazdan has signed an agreement with Ontario casino operator Neo.bet to offer an initial batch of 20 top-performing game titles from Wazdan's portfolio. This selection includes titles like Mighty Wild™: Panther, Book of Faith™, Power of Gods™: Egypt and 20 Coins™. Wazdan plans to…

Betty, an Ontario online casino designed to cater to female players, raised $5 million in pre-Series A funding led by CEAS Investments. This cash injection comes as the operator prepares for its upcoming Series A round. The casino already raised $7 million in venture capital funding in 2023. The…

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 unlawful activities, including money laundering. The incident…

Vancouver-based software provider Playgon Games announced that it received GLI game certification for its live dealer games in compliance with Alcohol and Gaming Commission Ontario (AGCO) requirements. The certification enables Playgon to offer its software to online casino operators licensed in…

Ontario municipalities Windsor and Chatham-Kent have received third-quarter payments from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). Windsor and Chatham-Kent received $2,146,955 and $435,454, respectively, from casinos located in their districts: Caesars Windsor Cascades and Casino Chatham.…

New research from the Canada Broadcasting Corporation news division claims that sports fans watching hockey and NBA in Ontario are being exposed to sports betting branding and marketing during 20% of broadcasts. The CBC worked with Dr. Raffaello Rossi and Dr. Jamie Wheaton at the University of…

Canada's Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (Fintrac) has issued a bulletin highlighting the increasing risk of money laundering through online gambling sites. Fintrac's release, based on an analysis of suspicious transaction reports related to online gambling from 2016 to 2023,…

Online casino operator Glitnor Group is set to launch its flagship brand, LuckyCasino, in Ontario. Having established itself as a leading casino operator in the competitive Swedish market, LuckyCasino's move into Ontario marks a step in its global expansion. In a press release, the company…

Great Canadian Entertainment has announced the grand opening of a new Live Entertainment and Special Events Venue at its Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel. The property opened in 1997 and is located in Port Perry, northwest of Toronto. Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel also houses a gaming…