Regulatory
AGLC emerges victorious from PlayAlberta court case
A challenge by Tssut’ina Gaming and others over the validity of PlayAlberta - the online gambling site of Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) - has been dismissed in court.
As reported by the Calgary Herald, the issue centred over whether the commission had the statutory authority under…
AGCO advocates ban on sports stars across online gambling ads
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has proposed a ban on the use of athletes as part of a significant reform of online gambling advertising standards.
Under the suggested new rules, operators and suppliers in the Canadian province would be required to cease any activities that…
Insider Knowledge at Canadian Gaming Summit: ‘Leaders’ Track Showcases Top Operators and Regulators
Apart from a vibrant exhibition showcasing various products and services and numerous networking opportunities, the Canadian Gaming Summit — the country's premier gaming and betting event — will host a conference with an unrivaled line-up of first-rate speakers, handpicked by the event organizer,…
UFC betting resumes in Ontario after AGCO approval
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has reinstated UFC betting in the province after nearly two months of inactivity.
All registered sports betting operators were prohibited from offering UFC event wagering after reports of suspicious betting patterns in other jurisdictions, as…
AGLC gives UFC betting green light following integrity investigation
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) has confirmed it will once again allow betting on UFC fights on its PlayAlberta platform following an investigation into the integrity of the sport.
As reported by ESPN, the provincial lottery corporation is reinstating betting on UFC after…
Dana White shrugs off UFC betting concerns despite AGCO ruling
Dana White has insisted that he has ‘zero’ concerns about the integrity of UFC, despite an investigation into allegations of suspicious betting patterns that led the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to ban betting on the sport in Ontario.
Following the bout between Darrick Minner…
UFC betting prohibited in Ontario due to integrity concerns
Sports bettors in Ontario are no longer able to wager on UFC events, as the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an order to all operators in the province to stop offering and accepting bets on UFC events due to integrity concerns.
Effective immediately, all registered…
Auditor General reprimands OLG over casino operator contracts in 2022 Annual Report
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has received criticism from Bonnie Lysyk in the Auditor General's 2022 Annual Report.
Released yesterday (November 30), the report analysed how organisations are being run in the province of Ontario.
OLG is responsible for managing casinos in…
Birgitte Sand: Helping to build Ontario’s regulations and the province’s ‘pragmatic’ start
AGCO’s ‘pragmatic’ and ‘open’ approach to the first six months of the Ontario igaming market has contributed to ‘an extremely good start’, according to Birgitte Sand, a Danish industry veteran who helped build the regulatory framework in the province.
Speaking on a live version of Martin Lycka’s…
AGCO honoured for regulatory framework at IAGR awards
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has been recognised for its regulatory framework for the igaming market in Ontario at the International Association of Gaming Regulators’ (IAGR) Awards.
Announced at the IAGR’s Annual International Regulatory Awards Gala Awards Event, AGCO was…