A Manitoba judge has issued a permanent injunction banning offshore gambling operator Bodog from offering or promoting its online casino and sportsbook services in the province. The decision, delivered on May 27, marks a significant legal win for Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries (MBLL) and the Canadian Lottery Coalition (CLC) as […]
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Games Global Closes May with New Franchise Sequels and Bonus-Packed Titles
Games Global is closing out May 2025 with a showcase of high-impact titles, combining returning franchises, innovative mechanics, and deep feature sets. The monthās final lineup introduces a blend of fantasy, mythology, and adventure, offering players compelling new ways to win and familiar favorites reborn with fresh twists. AreaVegas Sparks […]
Ontarioās April iGaming Revenue Ranks Second All-Time as Casinos Climb
Ontarioās regulated iGaming market recorded its second-most successful month to date in April 2025, with online casino activity continuing to outpace sports betting. According to iGaming Ontario (iGO), licensed operators generated $313.3 million in non-adjusted gross gaming revenue (NAGGR) last month, marking a 5.8% increase over Marchās $296 millionĀ and a […]
BC.GAME Refreshes Brand Identity, Expands Crypto-Focused iGaming Platform
BC.GAME, a prominent player in the Web3 gaming and sports betting sector, has unveiled a refreshed corporate identity to better align with its growing role in the decentralized entertainment space. The rebranding includes a newly designed logo, a more vibrant green color scheme, and the introduction of a powerful slogan, […]
iGaming Ontario Officially Splits from AGCO Under New Act
Ontarioās long-anticipated regulatory shift in its gambling sector became official on May 12, 2025, as the iGaming Ontario Act came into effect. With this move, iGaming Ontario (iGO) formally ended its status as a subsidiary of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and now operates as a distinct […]
AGCO Calls for Media to Stop Promoting Unlicensed Gambling Sites
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has called on media companies to stop promoting unregulated online gambling platforms, particularly focusing on the offshore operator Bodog. Despite operating without a license in Ontario, Bodog continues to target players in the province through aggressive advertising on popular media platforms. Bodog: […]
Canadian Gaming Association: Black Market Has Ended Monopolies
The black marketās grip on Canadaās iGaming landscape has permanently changed how the industry operates. According to Paul Burns, president and CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA), monopoly models are no longer viable due to the long-standing dominance of grey market operators in the country. CGA: Monopoly Models No […]
Alberta’s iGaming Bill: Responsible Gambling Amendments Rejected
Alberta’s efforts to regulate its online gambling market have encountered a setback. On April 30, 2025, during a meeting of the Alberta legislatureās Committee of the Whole, proposed amendments aimed at strengthening responsible gambling (RG) provisions within the iGaming Alberta Act were voted down. This bill, which sets the framework […]
BCLCās Employees Aid Kamloops Charity Groups
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation continues to give back to local communities. Last week, the Crown agencyās employee-giving committee made donations of CA$19,444.57 to the Y Womenās Shelter and Kamloops Food Bank. Thanks to the efforts and consideration of its employees, the money will come in handy for the two […]
Alberta Sets Aside CA$1M for Online Gambling Initiative
Alberta is finally making some progress on its previously announced online gambling sector. Last week, when the province announced its new budget, it revealed that it had assigned CA$1 million for a review of the current iGaming model. The decision to evaluate options is another step for the province to […]