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Part 1: Why Can’t Horse Racing Partake In Ontario’s Sports Betting Boom?

Exploring what's standing in the way of horse racing being featured on sportsbook apps in Canada and what Woodbine is doing about it.

Posted on: December 8, 2022 | | Dave Briggs

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Ontario Bettors Embrace Single Sports, Novelty Bets

Less than a month into the Proline+ launch OLG handled over $10 Million in wagers as the Emmys fuel interest in novelty bets.

Posted on: September 25, 2021 | | Robyn McNeil

BetMGM Touts Success In Ontario, Claiming 22% Of Online Gambling Market

A BetMGM company update highlights its success in Ontario. The operator says it has 22% of the online gambling market share in the province.

Posted on: December 5, 2023 | | Drew Ellis

Ontario Online Gaming Handles $11.5 Billion In Q3 For $457 Million In Revenue

Gaming revenue in Ontario grew from $267 million in Q2 to $457 million in Q3. Since launching on April 4, revenue is $886 million.

Posted on: January 26, 2023 | | Dave Briggs

Ontario Online Gambling Market Handled $35.6 Billion In First Year

Gaming handle in Ontario grew 21% from the Q3 total of $11.53 billion. Revenue was up more than 12% from the Q3 revenue of $457 million.

Posted on: April 4, 2023 | | Dave Briggs

Serious Bettors Give Mixed Reviews Of Ontario’s Online Gambling Sector

Five serious Ontario sports bettors say Ontario's open, regulated online gambling industry isn't as glorious as some say it is.

Posted on: April 3, 2023 | | Dave Briggs

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Single-Event Sports Betting In Canada One Year Post Legalization

August 27 marks one year of legal single-event sports betting in Canada. PlayCanada takes a look back, around, and ahead to what's next.

Posted on: August 26, 2022 | | Robyn McNeil

Attorney General Lametti: Single-Event Canada Sports Betting Is ‘Eh’ OK

It’s a whole new world for Canadian sports bettors as of August 27. That’s the day single-event sports betting in Canada will (finally) be really and truly legal. The announcement was made this afternoon at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls by Minister of Justice and Attorney General David Lametti.

Posted on: August 12, 2021 | | Robyn McNeil

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Go Canada! Single-Event Sports Betting Legislation Comes Into Effect

After a long wait, Canadians can legally bet on a single sporting event. Bill C-218, which passed the Senate on June 22, allows provinces to allow wagering on single games. Today, a little more than 2-months later, the legislation takes effect. Provinces can conduct and manage expanded sports betting offerings within their borders.

Posted on: August 27, 2021 | | Robyn McNeil

Newfoundland Becomes Third Atlantic Province To Offer Online Gambling

Newfoundland has launched an online casino and sportsbook through the Atlantic Lottery Corporation's website.

Posted on: June 20, 2023 | | Matthew Lomon

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