Sports Betting
Alberta lawmakers decide to leave RG up to regulators
In its first discussion in the Alberta legislature's Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, lawmakers voted down proposed amendments to the iGaming Alberta Act that would have written more responsible gambling measures into law.Minister Dale Nally's Bill 48 passed second reading on April 16 and was…
Renewed PointsBet offer would include selling Canadian assets to Hard Rock
The battle to buy Australian-based and Canadian-focused gaming operator PointsBet continues with new twists.Fellow Australian sports betting firm Betr Entertainment (not to be confused with U.S. sportsbook and daily fantasy sports company Betr) has announced a new 100% buyout offer worth $360…
Ontario’s online casino market leader BetMGM will ‘flex muscles’ in Alberta
BetMGM's CEO says the company is the online casino leader by revenue share in Ontario's regulated iGaming market and expects the brand to hold a similar status in Alberta once that province begins allowing commercial operators to do business.On a quarterly earnings call on Monday, Adam…
‘Notable’ amount of Ontario gambling still done on grey-market sites
Ontario's success in channelizing online gambling from the unregulated market to the regulated market has rightly been lauded, but a new report suggests that a "notable" proportion of business is still being done in the grey market.Prior to Ontario's commercial regulated iGaming market opening…
iGaming Ontario year three report illustrates continued surging growth
iGaming Ontario's (iGO) latest reporting completed the picture of the third year of operation of Ontario's regulated market and suggests that business continues to boom, with both handle and gross gaming revenue up more than 30% from year two.In Canadian FY 24-25, from April 1, 2024, to March…
NHL signs up Ndax as official crypto trading partner for Stanley Cup Playoffs
Crypto trading platform Ndax is getting a big dose of visibility among sports fans and bettors thanks to the NHL.The Calgary-based firm has signed a deal spanning the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs to become the league's first-ever crypto trading platform partner."The partnership reflects the…
iGaming Alberta Act passes second reading, heading for mass debate
The debate on the bill that would establish a legal framework for regulated commercial online gambling in Alberta is about to get serious.Minister Dale Nally's Bill 48, the iGaming Alberta Act, passed at second reading on Wednesday afternoon in the legislative Assembly. It was not discussed…
Rivalry says mixed quarterly results validate its change in strategy
Despite a notable slide in revenue, crypto-focused betting and gaming operator Rivalry said that improvements in user value suggest that its change in approach is working.Rivalry has made sweeping changes to the way it does business, including rebuilding its sportsbook, redesigning its casino…
PowerPlay launches new customized platform for Ontario players
Licensed online sportsbook and casino operator PowerPlay has launched what it calls a new localized platform for Ontario players that it says is tailored to meet the regulated market requirements.The updated Ontario site combines an enhanced sportsbook with an expanded casino offering while…
Lawmakers concerned over Alberta iGaming bill’s lack of detail
Discussion about the proposed Alberta iGaming framework began in the provincial Assembly in Edmonton on Wednesday. While proponents point to the benefits of regulating online gaming, other lawmakers are concerned about the lack of detail in the proposal.Minister Dale Nally's Bill 48 would create…