Sports Betting
How does Ontario tackle match-fixing and betting integrity?
In an online betting market like Ontario's, with billions of dollars wagered across more than 30 licensed sports betting platforms, how does the gaming regulator work to prevent match-fixing and protect sporting integrity?Amid a backdrop of high-profile match-fixing cases in Canada and the U.S.,…
Ottawa Senators sign up ToonieBet as official online casino partner
Soft2Bet's Ontario-licensed online casino ToonieBet is set to benefit from new visibility at one of Canada's renowned NHL franchises.The Ottawa Senators have signed up ToonieBet as its official online casino partner. The operator will have what the Sens described as "a strong presence" via…
Rivalry launches review to explore ‘strategic alternatives’
Toronto-based online gaming, betting and esports operator Rivalry Corp. is reviewing "strategic alternatives" to support its long-term growth and determine the best path forward.The company announced on Monday that its board of directors has initiated the review. Rivalry has engaged XST Capital…
PENN launches standalone theScore Casino app in Ontario
theScore's parent company PENN Entertainment has launched a standalone branded online casino-specific app in Ontario, theScore Casino.The new app is available as of Monday, April 7. It provides a purely online casino experience using the longstanding theScore sports media and gaming brand.…
Regulated Ontario online gambling celebrates third birthday
Friday, April 4, 2025 is the third anniversary of Ontario launching its regulated online gaming and betting market. It's safe to say the province has come a long way.When Ontario opened its doors to commercial gaming companies three years ago, it was the culmination of a years-long effort from…
theScore Bet gains Canadian rights to MLB players’ names and images
theScore Bet is now an officially licensed sportsbook of MLB Players Inc. (MLBPI), the business arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA).MLBPI and OneTeam Partners announced a new partnership with theScore's parent company PENN Entertainment on Wednesday. The new partnership…
Coolbet inks deal with PGA of Canada despite Ontario exit
Coolbet exited Ontario in 2023 but remains operational in other provinces
BlueBet says it is continuing ‘overwhelmingly positive’ talks with PointsBet
Despite the fact PointsBet rejected BlueBet's takeover bid in favour of a competing offer, BlueBet CEO Andrew Menz said the company is still engaged in "overwhelmingly positive" talks with its fellow Australian gaming company.PointsBet turned down BlueBet’s initial offer in late February.…
AGLC renovates Play Alberta platform with competition lurking
The day after Alberta introduced legislation to open up a commercial online gaming and betting market, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) unveiled a revamp of its Play Alberta platform.Until Alberta opens its doors to private-sector operators, Play Alberta's website and app is the only…
Alberta introduces iGaming Alberta Act to regulate online casino and sports betting
Alberta has taken its most decisive step in months towards launching commercial online casino and sports betting by introducing the legislation that outlines how the province would regulate the market.Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally introduced the anticipated Bill…