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Marty Deacon, member of the Senate of Canada representing the Waterloo region in Ontario, has live-streamed an almost hour-long discussion on the “absolute increase” in sports betting advertising. Titled “Sports Betting and the Implications for our Sports Systems”, the conversation featured…

Rivalry has confirmed that it has secured C$14m in funding in the form of convertible debentures to help it seize new opportunities in 2024.  The millennial and Gen-Z-focused operator secured the funds through an existing institutional shareholder who has given the company a series of convertible…

On the back of FansUnite’s Q3 financial results, which showed a 5%-12% increase in revenue compared to the same period last year, the company held its Q3 investor call Wednesday. CEO Scott Burton and CFO Graeme Moore spoke about the company’s performance while answering questions concerning…

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Playmaker Capital, a Toronto-based digital sports media company with brands in Canada, the US, and South America, has agreed to be acquired by top affiliate group Better Collective. The deal has been agreed for approximately €176 million (CAD$258.6 million), with Playmaker Capital shareholders…

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has been meeting with the Canadian Gaming Association, along with sportsbook and casino operators and other interested parties in discussions on new gambling advertising changes. Among those involved in discussions were President and CEO of CGA…

Toronto-based Aegis Brands Inc, owner and operator of the St. Louis Bar & Grill restaurant chain, announced a partnership with Canadian digital sportsbook Sports Interaction to offer a “Wings and Wagers” experience to sports fans and bettors at its Ontario locations. The partnership enables…

NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. has received a decision from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) allowing the company to get approval from its shareholders for a $10.3 million investment from software provider Playtech and other company insiders. NorthStar Gaming expects to complete the…

The NHL has suspended its first player of the post-PASPA error for violations of the league betting policy. However, the league says the suspended player, Shane Pinto of the Ottawa Senators, was not found to be betting on any NHL games. The NHL served Pinto with a 41-game suspension, which…

Entering a single market in North America is a daunting proposition, but Marina Bogard, Managing Director of Betsafe North America, has led the launch of the brand in two crowded jurisdictions over the last couple of years. What she has learned from that process offers some valuable lessons for the…