Regulatory
Ontario license furthers Greentube North American expansion
Greentube, the digital gaming and entertainment division of Novomatic, has been granted a supplier license by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
Ontario will become the latest North American jurisdiction that Greentube has expanded into, having already gone live in British…
ALC finally launches Nova Scotia online casino
Nova Scotia has finally launched an online casino via an Atlantic Lottery Corporation website that went live on July 21.
Finance Minister Allan MacMaster said the platform, accessible via the lotto corporation's website, is not being strongly advertised by ALC but is available for Nova Scotians…
CGA President inducted to Sports Betting HoF and other notes from SBC Summit NA
The SBC Summit North America kicked off on July 12 in New Jersey, uniting the North American gaming and betting industry with a wide range of topics discussed.
We've summarized some snippets and tidbits from the Summit here.
Sports Betting Hall of Fame inductees
Canadian…
GiG awarded supplier licence in Ontario
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has been granted a supplier licence for Ontario by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
Ontario will be the 22nd regulated market in which GiG has a footprint, with another four market entries pending. It will now be allowed to partner with operators…
Rideau Carleton Casino owners fined $227,000 for alleged rule violations
The operator of Ottawa's Rideau Carleton Casino has been fined more than $227,000 by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for dozens of alleged regulatory violations, including "repeatedly" failing to implement, follow and enforce anti-money laundering policies and procedures.…
SIGA aiming to launch Saskatchewan online gaming site by November
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) hopes the new online gaming and betting platform being prepared for Saskatchewan punters will be up and running by November, according to the organization's director of communications.
Last month, SIGA announced that the British Columbia Lottery…
AGCO appoints new Chief Legal Officer
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced that Josée Turcotte will join the commission as the newest member of its Executive Management Team, serving as Chief Legal Officer, effective July 18, 2022.
An AGCO release says Turcotte has extensive executive management, legal…
DraftKings becomes latest operator to be hit with AGCO fine
DraftKings Canada has been issued a fine of $100,000 in monetary penalties by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for alleged advertising and inducement infractions.
The AGCO notes that DraftKings, which was a late arrival to the Ontario regulated market, did not meet the…
PokerStars officially joins the regulated Ontario market
PokerStars, the international online poker giant that was formerly headquartered in Toronto, is up and running in Ontario’s regulated online gaming market after executing an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario (iGO).
The brand, now owned alongside sportsbook FanDuel by Flutter Entertainment,…
Super Group approved to bring 4 brands to Ontario
Super Group, the parent company of sports betting operator Betway and online casino Spin, has been approved to launch four online casino brands in Ontario.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has approved two-year licences for each of the Spin Casino, Jackpot City, Royal Vegas,…