Ontarioās Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, Stan Cho, has announced an extensive review of the provinceās gambling industry, encompassing both the digital iGaming space and the traditional land-based sector. Speaking at the Canadian Gaming Summit in Toronto, Cho emphasized the need to improve efficiency, ensure stronger returns for the […]
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Light & Wonder Debuts Follow the Yellow Brick Road Slot with BetMGM
Light & Wonder has expanded its successful partnership with BetMGM by launching a second installment of The Wizard of Oz slot series. Following the success of Over the Rainbow, which debuted in April 2025, the Follow the Yellow Brick Road game is now available exclusively on BetMGM Casino across four […]
SkillOnNet Brings Thunderkick Games to Ontario Players
SkillOnNet has expanded its collaboration with Stockholm-based studio Thunderkick, introducing the developerās full slot game lineup to Ontario through several popular online casino brands. This latest rollout deepens the existing relationship between the two companies, allowing Thunderkick to reach new audiences in one of North Americaās fastest-growing regulated iGaming jurisdictions. […]
Alberta iGaming: Operators Gear Up for Launch in 2026
Alberta is preparing to launch its highly anticipated commercial online gambling market, and several prominent operators are already positioning themselves for entry. While the legislation, Bill 48, and the iGaming Alberta Act received Royal Assent in May 2025, the market will not launch until extensive development and regulatory processes are […]
Sweepstakes Platforms Surge Ahead of Online Casinos in Player Growth
In recent months, online sweepstakes casinos have seen a dramatic rise in player acquisition, expanding their user base at a significantly faster pace than traditional real-money online casinos. According to a comprehensive report from Optimove, which analyzed data from more than 67,000 players across sweepstakes and real-money gaming platforms between […]
Alberta Resumes Imports of U.S. Alcohol and Gambling Machines After Brief Halt
Alberta has officially resumed its purchases of American-made alcohol and gambling machines, reversing a decision announced three months ago by Premier Danielle Smith. The original move was introduced in response to new tariffsĀ imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Canadian goods and energy exports. Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally confirmed […]
Canadaās Senate Pushes for National Framework to Regulate Sports Betting Ads
In May 2025, Senator Marty Deacon reintroduced Bill S-211, aimed at creating a national framework for regulating sports betting advertisements across Canada. This move follows the failure of her previous attempt with Bill S-269, which was delayed by the prorogation of Parliament after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation. Bill S-211 […]
Inspired Launches Caesars Palace Wheel of Wins⢠in Two New Markets
Inspired Entertainment has extended its collaboration with Caesars Entertainment through the expansion of Caesars Palace Wheel of Winsā¢ānow live in both Michigan and Ontario. This rollout follows a strong debut in New Jersey and brings the game to Caesars Palace Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino platforms in the […]
OLG Launches Red Panda Tails of Wealth: The First Accessible Online Casino Game
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is setting a new standard for online casinos with the launch of its groundbreaking digital slot game, Red Panda Tails of Wealth. This innovative game is the first of its kind to be specifically designed with built-in accessibility features to support players with […]
High Roller Sets Stage for Ontario Online Casino with Playtech
High Roller Technologies has formally entered the race to operate in Ontarioās regulated iGaming space, submitting an Internet Gaming Operator licence request to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) on 27 May 2025. Chief executive Ben Clemes celebrated the filing as āan important milestone in our Companyās journey,ā […]