Sports Betting
Bally’s approved to launch BallyBet in Ontario market
U.S. gaming giant Bally’s has been approved to launch in Ontario's regulated online market after receiving a license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
The licence will last for two years, expiring on June 29, 2024. It covers four distinct domain names – ballybet.ca,…
Light & Wonder, Endeavor agree to reduced sale price for OpenBet
The agreed sale of Light & Wonder's OpenBet to Endeavor Group has been revalued at two-thirds of its originally proposed value.
The original terms agreed upon between Endeavor and Light and Wonder valued OpenBet at US$1.2 billion, but the two parties have now agreed to a new price for the…
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…
FanDuel partners up with the NFL in Canada
FanDuel Group has signed a multi-year partnership with the National Football League (NFL) to become an official sportsbook partner of the league in Canada, expanding the two brands' existing U.S. partnership across North America.
As part of the expanded North American partnership, FanDuel will…
Sportradar launches sportsbook solution ORAKO
Sports betting technology provider Sportradar has announced the launch of a new all-in-one sportsbook solution.
ORAKO is intended for operators that are looking to introduce the activity or enhance their existing offer and includes the technology, products, and tools that those operators need to…
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,…
Smooth payment solutions are key to gaming’s new world
By Tom Nightingale
Today’s gamer wants to make a payment wherever they want, whenever they want, and however they want, and keeping pace with that demand – as well as pre-empting the emerging trends and where consumer desire may go next – is a key pathway on the road to success.
How can gaming…
FSB to power Fitzdares’ Ontario launch
Sports betting and iGaming solutions provider FSB has announced an extension of its long-term partnership with UK bookmaker Fitzdares which will see it power the operator's launch in Ontario later this year.
FSB will continue to supply Fitzdares with its platform technology, casino aggregation,…
OLG continues sports league hook-up with NBA partnership
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has continued its alignment with major sports leagues in Canada via a multi-year deal that will see its PROLINE sportsbook become an official partner of the NBA in Ontario.
The deal will also see OLG and the NBA will create "unique experiences" on…
OLG’s PROLINE becomes first official MLB sportsbook in Ontario
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and Major League Baseball (MLB) have announced a multi-year partnership that makes OLG's PROLINE sportsbook product the league's first sports betting partnership in Ontario.
OLG now becomes an official MLB partner for sports betting through its…