Canada
Loto-Québec welcomes results of money laundering audit
Loto-Québec has welcomed the findings of an independent audit on money laundering in casinos and gaming halls in Quebec and said it is already working…
IBIA-H2 report hails NV and NJ regulatory regimes, but ranks Canada 19th of 20
A new report from the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and H2 Gambling Capital has ranked New Jersey and Nevada among the strongest regulated online…
PointsBet brings in Sulsky to support Canadian expansion plans
Sportsbook operator PointsBet has appointed Nic Sulsky as chief commercial officer for its Canadian operations, to support plans to launch its sports betting services in…
Canada’s single-event betting bill passes second Senate reading
A bill that would legalize single-event sports betting in Canada has passed its second reading in the Senate and will now advance to the Standing…
BCLC urges Senate to pass single-event betting bill before summer recess
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has called on the Senate to prioritize a bill that will legalize single-event sports betting in Canada. Also known…
Alberta launches online lottery sales
Play Alberta, the Canadian province’s online gaming monopoly operator, is now offering online lottery ticket sales for the first time for national and local draws.…
Canada single-event sports betting bill heads to Senate after Commons approval
A bill seeking to legalize single-event sports betting in Canada is to move to the Senate for further discussions after it was approved by the…
IBIA and John Levy submit evidence backing Canadian single-event betting
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and theScore chairman and chief executive John Levy have both backed the legalization of single-event sports betting in Canada,…
Evolution launches live casino with Canadian lotteries
Evolution has agreed deals to provide live casino games to the Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) and Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) for their…
State of the Union: Canada, Michigan, New Jersey and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes efforts to introduce single-event wagering in Canada, January sports betting and igaming revenue…
Canada’s single-event sports betting bill passes second reading
Canada’s parliament has passed the second reading of Bill C-218, the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, with 303 votes in favor and 15 against.…
DraftKings and NFL extend fantasy sports partnership to Canada
DraftKings and the National Football League (NFL) have agreed to extend their daily fantasy sports (DFS) and content partnership into Canada. The original deal, signed…
BCLC urges government to pass single-event betting amendment
Canadian provincial lottery operator the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has thrown its backing behind a bill that proposes legalizing single-event sports betting in the…
Ontario’s OLG group appoints Basi as new CFO
Ontario’s state-run gaming and lottery operator, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), has appointed Pinder Basi as its new chief financial officer. Basi (pictured),…