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On May 7, 2026, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that two gaming operators, Relax Gaming Limited and Arrise Solutions Limited, have been fined $40,000 each for supplying games to unregulated gambling websites accessible to Ontario residents. This enforcement action is part of the AGCO’s ongoing efforts […]

A provincial lawmaker in Ontario is pressing the government to put a stop to online gambling advertising, arguing that the current system is contributing to growing social and health concerns. The proposal, known as Bill 107, has been introduced with the goal of limiting how gambling platforms promote themselves in the […]

Alberta is preparing to open its regulated online gambling market this summer, but some First Nations leaders say the move could come at a cost to their communities. The province plans to launch legal online gambling on July 13 under the iGaming Alberta Act, a law passed last year to bring […]

PENN Entertainment is gearing up for a significant push into Alberta after its theScore Bet platform secured approval from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis regulator. The sign-off allows the company to bring its mobile sports betting and online casino offering into the province when Alberta’s regulated iGaming market opens […]

Amusnet has taken a significant step into the North American gaming sector by obtaining a Gaming-Related Supplier–Manufacturer Registration from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). This marks a crucial milestone for the company, as it begins its expansion into one of the most promising iGaming markets on the […]

Alberta has set July 13 as the start date for its regulated online gambling market, marking a major shift in how digital betting will operate in the province. The rollout comes as global operators, including well-known sports betting brands, prepare to enter a system designed to bring existing online activity […]

Platipus Gaming has secured a supplier licence in Ontario, marking its approval to offer gaming content to operators licensed in the province. The authorisation places the company within one of the more tightly regulated iGaming markets, overseen by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The licence allows Platipus […]

Four Canadian lottery corporations are now challenging Ontario’s proposed cross-border iGaming liquidity model before the Supreme Court of Canada, setting up a closely watched legal dispute over how provinces can operate online gambling under the Criminal Code. Loto-Québec has joined the appeal alongside Atlantic Lottery Corporation, British Columbia Lottery Corporation, […]

Ontario has introduced a new responsible gambling campaign focused on men aged 19 to 24, a demographic identified as facing elevated exposure to gambling-related risks. The initiative arrives as the province’s regulated online gambling market continues to expand and officials place greater emphasis on prevention measures tied to industry growth. […]

Canadian regulators have reiterated existing restrictions on prediction markets while signaling that further regulatory action may be introduced, as interest in event-based trading continues to grow. Authorities emphasized that platforms offering or facilitating event contracts must comply with securities and derivatives legislation where applicable. This includes registration or recognition requirements, […]