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Friday, April 4, 2025 is the third anniversary of Ontario launching its regulated online gaming and betting market. It's safe to say the province has come a long way.When Ontario opened its doors to commercial gaming companies three years ago, it was the culmination of a years-long effort from…

The Canadian Gaming Summit 2025 is set to take over Toronto’s Metro Convention Centre June 17–19, with an ambitious agenda built around the industry’s biggest questions.Will international liquidity return to Ontario? Will Alberta finally open its market? Can AI keep players safe? With over…

theScore Bet is now an officially licensed sportsbook of MLB Players Inc. (MLBPI), the business arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA).MLBPI and OneTeam Partners announced a new partnership with theScore's parent company PENN Entertainment on Wednesday. The new partnership…

Coolbet exited Ontario in 2023 but remains operational in other provinces

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is making it easier for Ontario casinos to put self-serve lottery terminals on gaming floors at casinos.The AGCO added an amendment to its Registrar’s Standards for Gaming: Lottery Sector effective April 1 to specify that the Ontario Lottery…

Despite the fact PointsBet rejected BlueBet's takeover bid in favour of a competing offer, BlueBet CEO Andrew Menz said the company is still engaged in "overwhelmingly positive" talks with its fellow Australian gaming company.PointsBet turned down BlueBet’s initial offer in late February.…

Online slot provider ELK Studios has officially taken its games live in the regulated Ontario online casino market.The Sweden-based company announced on Monday that it has launched a slate of seven titles in the province, including Katmandu Gold, Nitropolis and Cygnus.The company said that…

Global electronic dance music (EDM) icon and Grammy-nominated DJ Steve Aoki will headline the INFINITY Florida closing party, kicking off its debut at SBC Summit Americas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Known for pushing EDM into the mainstream, Aoki will bring his signature energy to an exclusive…

The day after Alberta introduced legislation to open up a commercial online gaming and betting market, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) unveiled a revamp of its Play Alberta platform.Until Alberta opens its doors to private-sector operators, Play Alberta's website and app is the only…

Alberta has taken its most decisive step in months towards launching commercial online casino and sports betting by introducing the legislation that outlines how the province would regulate the market.Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally introduced the anticipated Bill…