Location: Canada

DraftKings among 32 igaming companies applying to launch online products in Alberta

16 April 2026 at 11:01am UTC-4
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis, the province's gambling regulator, has confirmed it has received 32 applications for online gambling licenses after sports betting company ...

IGT announces two US$1 million jackpots awarded in March

13 April 2026 at 7:28am UTC-4
IGT has announced that it has awarded two jackpots exceeding US$1 million after two players won on its slots. The two slot titles were Powerbucks and Whitney Houston Slots. The ...
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Former MP criticizes Canada’s sports betting rollout

7 April 2026 at 8:07am UTC-4
A former federal lawmaker who led efforts to legalize single-event sports betting in Canada says the policy has led to outcomes he didn’t expect, including more advertising and ...

Gaming Corps expands Ontario presence with Betty deal

31 March 2026 at 7:08am UTC-4
Slots developer Gaming Corps has entered into a content distribution agreement with Ontario operator Betty, expanding its presence in the market. New games will include recent ...
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Wealthsimple approved to offer prediction markets in Canada

27 March 2026 at 7:52am UTC-4
Toronto-based fintech Wealthsimple has received regulatory approval to offer event contracts in Canada, similar to those offered by US prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket ...

Caesars opens pre-registration ahead of Alberta launch

24 March 2026 at 7:16am UTC-4
Caesars Entertainment has opened pre-registration for its Alberta-based sites, as the province moves closer to launching a regulated market for online casino gaming. The ...

Strive Gaming partners with New Jersey operator PlayStar Casino

24 March 2026 at 7:09am UTC-4
Online gaming technology provider Strive Gaming has partnered with New Jersey operator PlayStar Casino to support the operator’s expansion across the North American market ...

Industry experts warn of sports betting effect on teenagers

16 March 2026 at 7:54am UTC-4
Experts in Canada have warned that the growth of online sports betting is pulling teenagers, particularly boys, into gambling via mobile apps. Part of the appeal, according to ...

Betsson to acquire Canadian B2C arm of Rhino Entertainment Group

13 March 2026 at 8:27am UTC-4
Betsson has agreed to acquire the Canadian business-to-consumer operations of gaming company Rhino Entertainment Group, as well as certain technology assets used in its business ...

Betty launches online bingo through Kirkland Lake Bingo Hall acquisition

11 March 2026 at 7:27am UTC-4
Ontario-based operator Betty Gaming has obtained the land-based Kirkland Lake Bingo Hall in northern Ontario, allowing the company to add regulated online bingo to its casino ...