Regulatory
CGA applies for intervenor status in international play question
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) has announced that it has filed for intervenor status regarding a reference question recently filed by the government of Ontario to the Ontario Court of Appeal regarding the international liquidity of legal gaming in the province.
If approved, the CGA would…
Retired defensive lineman Shawn Lemon indefinitely suspended by CFL
The CFL has handed former Montreal Alouettes defensive lineman Shawn Lemon an indefinite suspension for sports betting.
AGCO orders Ontario sportsbooks to hang up the gloves on WBA events
The AGCO has ordered all Ontario operators to stop offering betting markets for the World Boxing Association amid integrity concerns.
Raptors forward Jontay Porter receives permanent NBA ban for gambling
The NBA has handed Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter a lifetime ban for illicit wagering.
GeoLocs teams up with female-focused online casino Betty
mkodo has agreed a deal to provide its geolocation verification service GeoLocs to Betty, a female-focused online casino.
Betty will integrate GeoLocs as its dedicated iGaming geolocation service for its Ontario offering.
GeoLocs, which was specifically developed for the North American gaming…
IBIA gains the Glitnor Group as new member in Ontario
The IBIA has a membership of more than 50 companies and 100 sports betting brands.
Liane Fong rejoins AGCO as new Chief of Staff to the CEO
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has welcomed back Liane Fong as its new Chief of Staff to the CEO.
Fong previously held a number of roles at the AGCO between 2015 and 2021, including as Senior Manager of Corporate Affairs.
According to the regulator, Fong “developed broad…
Ontario projects over $400M revenue from first 3 years of iGaming
Ontario's regulated online gambling industry is two years old this week and figures from the Ontario budget suggest that the industry is already capturing $100 million in annual revenue for the province.
The 2024 Ontario Budget published last week showed that iGaming Ontario's activities…
iGaming Ontario hunting for proposals for centralized self-exclusion solution
iGaming Ontario has announced it is now seeking proposals in its ongoing efforts to construct a centralized self-exclusion solution for gaming in the province.
From now until April 24, iGO is accepting bids for a software-as-a-service (SaaS) project that intends to make it as easy as possible for…
Online gaming coalition seeks open market in Québec as province reports $11B deficit
The Québec Online Gaming Coalition believes an opening gaming market in the province could improve its deficit.