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Tyler Andrews

Tyler Andrews

Verified Content Lead

Tyler Andrews is the Content Lead for all regional Catena Media sites, including PlayCanada. He has also covered gaming expansion in North Carolina, Texas, Massachusetts, Ohio, Georgia, Maryland, and California. Tyler currently focuses on the pathway to legalization for online gambling in Alberta.

Posts by Tyler Andrews

Canada's iGaming operators prioritize payment and player protection standards
Canadian Sportsbooks Face Pressure Over Payments and Player Protection
Canadian sportsbooks face pressure to strengthen player protection. Since FINTRAC and Bank of Canada rules took effect, expect tighter verification and clearer withdrawal policies. Stronger verification at onboarding and built-in protection tools keep you safe while wagering online.
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Canada's offshore betting surge risk during FIFA World Cup 2026
Canada’s Provincial Betting Divide Could Fuel World Cup 2026 Offshore Surge
Ontario's regulated market captured 83.7% of online gambling activity in early 2025. The rest of Canada tells a different story. FIFA World Cup 2026 will test whether this divide holds.
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B.C.'s CFSEU raided an illegal gambling operation in Maple Ridge, resulting in 11 arrests and 6 casino bans
Maple Ridge Illegal Gambling House Raided, 11 Arrested
B.C.'s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit raided an alleged illegal gambling house in Maple Ridge, resulting in 11 arrests and $34,000 seized.
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New Alberta law allows sale of gambling platform customer data
New Law Allows Play Alberta to Sell Customer Data
Alberta's Bill 31 permits the sale of Play Alberta customer data, affecting 434,000 users. Understand privacy risks and steps to protect your information.
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Hockey fans in Alberta will soon have access to private sportsbooks and competitive NHL betting markets
Alberta’s 2026 Sports Betting Market Boosts Options for Hockey Fans
Hockey fans in Alberta will soon have access to private sportsbooks and competitive NHL betting markets. This is what the 2026 open market looks like in practice.
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How Canada regulates prediction markets in 2026
Canada’s Prediction Markets Face Tight Rules, Player Impact Ahead
Canada's prediction markets are tightly regulated, with limited platform access. Learn what's permitted and what's changing.
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