# PlayCanada

> Online Gambling in Canada — the guide to legal play


## Posts

- [Ontario Charitable Gambling Has Raised More Than $460M For Communities](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-charitable-gambling/): Since 2005, Ontario’s Charitable Bingo and Gaming Centres have generated more than $460 million for local communities across Ontario.
- [Bet99 Becomes Latest Ontario Operator To Enlist GeoComply’s Services](https://www.playcanada.com/news/bet99-enlists-geocomply/): GeoComply has announced a deal to provide geolocation services to Ontario online casino operator and sports betting site Bet99.
- [Expert: Video Game Loot Boxes Allowing Kids In Canada To Gamble](https://www.playcanada.com/news/kids-gambling-with-loot-boxes/): Dr. Jeff Derevensky tells PlayCanada that video game loot boxes that offer random in-game prizes allow kids to gamble with real money.
- [Few Ontario Retail Casinos Still Offering A Buffet Option](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-casinos-buffet/): Only a few Ontario retail casinos still offer up a buffet for customers. Here’s a look at which ones are available in the province.
- [Expert Tips To Keep Young People From Developing Gambling Problems](https://www.playcanada.com/news/expert-tips-to-keep-young-people-from-developing-gambling-problems/): Dr. Jeff Derevensky says adolescents have much higher rates of problem gambling than adults and are particularly vulnerable.
- [New theScore Bet Ontario Ad Campaign Highlights Streamlined Betting](https://www.playcanada.com/news/thescore-bet-ontario-ad-campaign/): In Ontario, theScore Bet has introduced a new ad campaign, “Does My App Do That,” following the release of the AGCO’s new ad restrictions.
- [Despite New Ban, We’re Still Going To See Tons Of Ontario Online Casino Ads](https://www.playcanada.com/news/celebrity-ban-wont-curtail-ad-volume/): The AGCO’s ban on celebrity endorsements of Ontario online casino operators will only impact the content of gambling ads, not their volume.
- [Halifax Bookkeeper Embezzled $7.6 Million, Gambled Away $6.4 Million](https://www.playcanada.com/news/stole-millions-gambled-millions/): Sherri Lamarche is serving an eight-year prison sentence for stealing $7.6 million from her former employer. She gambled away $6.4 million.
- [First Nation Believes Expanded Casino At Woodbine Could Threaten Its Funding](https://www.playcanada.com/news/first-nation-concerned-about-casino-woodbine/): Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation feels its funding is threatened by the expanded Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto.
- [Newfoundland Becomes Third Atlantic Province To Offer Online Gambling](https://www.playcanada.com/news/newfoundland-launches-online-gambling/): Newfoundland has launched an online casino and sportsbook through the Atlantic Lottery Corporation’s website.
- [Great Canadian On Today’s Opening Of A Casino As Large As The Rogers Centre](https://www.playcanada.com/news/expanded-casino-woodbine-opens/): Great Canadian VP Chuck Keeling details the $1 billion Las Vegas-style casino in Toronto that is the size of the home of the Blue Jays.
- [Loto-Québec Produces Excellent 2022-23 Revenue Figures](https://www.playcanada.com/news/loto-quebec-fy-2022-23/): Loto-Québec had total revenue of nearly $3 billion in fiscal year 2022-23 to deliver nearly $1.6 billion to the province of Québec.
- [Casino de Montréal Staff Threaten To Strike Ahead Of Montréal Grand Prix](https://www.playcanada.com/news/montreal-casino-strike-threat/): Some 1,000 employees at Casino de Montréal are threatening to strike citing wage increases as their primary objective.
- [As Sports Betting In Canada Expands, Experts Fear Increase In Match-Fixing](https://www.playcanada.com/news/match-fixing-will-rise/): Experts speaking at this week’s Symposium on Competition Manipulation and Gambling in Sport said match-fixing is a growing problem.
- [STX Launches As First Ontario Sports Betting Exchange](https://www.playcanada.com/news/stx-to-launch-first-ontario-sports-betting-exchange/): The Ontario sports betting market is in for a massive shakeup. STX is preparing to launch Ontario’s first licensed sports betting exchange.
- [BC Casinos To Implement ID Verification As Part Of Self-Exclusion](https://www.playcanada.com/news/bc-casinos-to-implement-enhanced-id-verification/): The British Columbia Lottery Corporation’s decision comes as part of an initiative to support people who have registered for self-exclusion.
- [BC Man Fails To Claim $225,000 Jackpot From Illegal Gambling Site](https://www.playcanada.com/news/bc-man-fails-to-claim-225000-jackpot-from-illegal-gambling-site/): Victor Janicki is still waiting to claim the $225,000 jackpot he won on the illegal Antigua-based online wagering platform BetOnLine.ag.
- [All 14 Gateway Ontario Casinos Remain Closed After Cyber Attack](https://www.playcanada.com/news/all-14-gateway-ontario-casinos-remain-closed-after-cyber-attack/): The casinos have been closed since Sunday at 1 p.m. and will remain closed “in the coming days” as Gateway works to restore its IT systems.
- [Predicting Which Provinces Will Next Launch An Open Online Gambling Market](https://www.playcanada.com/news/predicting-which-provinces-will-next-launch-an-open-online-gambling-market/): Government officials in Alberta and British Columbia have hinted they are watching the Ontario regulated online gambling market very closely.
- [Ontario Online Gambling Market Handled $35.6 Billion In First Year](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-2022-23-4th-quarter-igaming-revenue/): 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.
- [Serious Bettors Give Mixed Reviews Of Ontario’s Online Gambling Sector](https://www.playcanada.com/news/serious-bettors-give-mixed-reviews-of-ontarios-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.
- [One Year In, Operators Assess The Legal Ontario Online Gambling Market](https://www.playcanada.com/news/operators-assess-legal-ontario-online-gambling-market/): Six online gambling operators agree Ontario’s open, legal and regulated market is one of the most competitive on the continent.
- [Coolbet Leaving Ontario in April, Other Operators In Crowded Market May Follow](https://www.playcanada.com/news/coolbet-leaving-ontario-in-april/): Coolbet will be leaving the Ontario online gaming market in early April. Could more operators also choose to make their way out of Ontario?
- [Indigenous Community Slams ‘Megacasino’ Opening In Ontario This Year](https://www.playcanada.com/news/indigenous-community-slams-ontario-megacasino/): The people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation are outraged over the plans to open a new “megacasino” in the Toronto area.
- [Loto-Québec Boasts Best Quarterly Performance Since 2015](https://www.playcanada.com/news/loto-quebec-boasts-best-quarterly-performance-since-2015/): Québec casino revenue grew by nearly 61% over the same quarter a year prior to help drive total Loto-Québec revenue up almost 30.7%.
- [iGaming Ontario In Hot Water With Operators After Levying Unexpected Fees](https://www.playcanada.com/news/igaming-ontario-hits-operators-with-unexpected-fees/): Between $25,000 and $150,000 worth of unexpected banking costs have been passed on to Ontario online operators by iGaming Ontario.
- [How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Casinos Deliver Better Results](https://www.playcanada.com/news/how-artificial-intelligence-can-help-casinos-deliver-better-results/): OPTX’s Steve Bright said artificial intelligence can make Canada casinos more efficient and some human tasks less tedious.
- [New $1 Billion Ontario Casino Could Be Game-Changer For Horse Racing](https://www.playcanada.com/news/casino-at-woodbine-could-benefit-horse-racing/): The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto has the potential to draw more than 12 million people to site of Woodbine Racetrack in year one.
- [Blue Jays 2023 Home Game Guide, Promo Schedule And Ballpark Updates](https://www.playcanada.com/news/blue-jays-2023-home-game-guide/): Check out the Toronto Blue Jays 2023 promo schedule, along with parking tips and fun upgrades to Rogers Centre this season.
- [Fallsview Celebrates OLG Stage Grand Opening with Billy Joel](https://www.playcanada.com/news/fallsview-celebrates-olg-stage-grand-opening-with-billy-joel/): Five years after construction began, Fallsview Casino’s 5,000-seat, $130 million OLG Stage had its grand opening with Billy Joel performing.
- [Swinging Bells At Centre Bell? Oui, If Loto-Quèbec, The Canadiens Get Their Way](https://www.playcanada.com/news/loto-quebec-montreal-canadiens-talk-gambling-at-bell-centre/): Loto-Quèbec is in talks with the Montreal Canadians to bring gambling to the Bell Centre, according to lottery CEO Jean-Francois Bergeron. “We’re not quite ready [to make an announcement], but yes, we’re in discussions.”
- [Live Betting The Super Bowl As Much Fun As A Roll Of Foil](https://www.playcanada.com/news/live-betting-the-super-bowl-in-ontario/): I eked out a profit of $16.86 betting on the Super Bowl, but the multiple distractions of trying to live bet at my in-laws’ house nearly drove me to madness.
- [Tracking Ontario Online Casino And Sportsbook Operators Live Or Coming Soon](https://www.playcanada.com/news/tracking-ontario-online-casino-and-sportsbook-operators-live-or-coming-soon/): Ontario’s online gambling market is home to the highest number of live operators in North America. Here’s how you keep track of them all.
- [Opinion: Ontario Needs To Adopt Policy Protecting Athletes From Unruly Bettors](https://www.playcanada.com/news/protecting-athletes-from-unruly-ontario-bettors/): Ontario needs to follow the lead of Ohio and Massachusetts and protect athletes from scorned sports bettors.
- [Ontario Online Gaming Handles $11.5 Billion In Q3 For $457 Million In Revenue](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-2022-3rd-quarter-igaming-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.
- [Kahnawà:ke Vs. Ontario (Part 2): History Of Indigenous Gaming, Political Conflict](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-online-gambling-legal-challenge-history-part-2/): The Mohawk challenge of Ontario online gambling follows a long history of conflict over Indigenous gaming. MCK’s Chief Delisle speaks out.
- [Kahnawà:ke Vs. Ontario (Part 1): A “Last-Ditch” Challenge Of Ontario Gambling](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-online-gambling-legal-challenge-part-1/): Online gambling in Ontario faces a First Nations challenge. PlayCanada spoke to MCK Chief Mike Delisle about the ‘last-ditch” legal filing.
- [Part 1: Why Can’t Horse Racing Partake In Ontario’s Sports Betting Boom?](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-horse-racing-excluded-from-sports-betting/): Exploring what’s standing in the way of horse racing being featured on sportsbook apps in Canada and what Woodbine is doing about it.
- [PointsBet Canada Opens HQ In Downtown Toronto](https://www.playcanada.com/news/pointsbet-canada-opens-hq-in-downtown-toronto/): The downtown office will act as an innovation hub while maintaining a focus on product development and technology recruitment.
- [46 Operators Have Stopped Taking Grey Market Bets From Ontarians](https://www.playcanada.com/news/46-operators-have-stopped-taking-grey-market-bets-from-ontarians/): Ontario’s regulator reports 28 of the live online gaming operators have come over from the grey market and a further 18 are transitioning.
- [Food Truck Helping theScore Bet Customers Stoke Blue Jays Playoff Fever](https://www.playcanada.com/news/thescore-bet-jays-food-truck/): As the Jays start the playoffs, theScore Bet is teaming up with renowned Toronto-based catering and food service company, The Food Dudes.
- [Gateway Expands Empire, Will Open 29th Canada Casino](https://www.playcanada.com/news/gateway-delta-casino-set-to-open/): After years of delays, the operator is set to open Cascades Casino Delta in BC. It is Gateway’s 29th casino in Canada.
- [FanDuel Takes Ontario Sports Bettors Inside Its NFL Trading Room](https://www.playcanada.com/news/inside-fanduels-nfl-trading-room/): Matt Herbstreit talks about the role of NFL traders in the sports betting process and how the job can come with its share of stress.
- [PlayAlberta’s ‘Better Way To Play’ Warns Albertans Of Illegal Gambling Horrors](https://www.playcanada.com/news/playalberta-exposes-illegal-gambling-horrors/): A new ad campaign from AGLC attempts to steer players clear of illegal, unlicensed gambling sites with horror film parodies.
- [Ontario Online Gambling Numbers Underwhelming, So Far](https://www.playcanada.com/news/analyzing-first-quarter-2022-ontario-online-gambling-revenue/): Ontario online gaming revenue is a distant fourth when compared to comparable US jurisdictions that also offer both online casinos and sportsbooks.
- [Single-Event Sports Betting In Canada One Year Post Legalization](https://www.playcanada.com/news/single-event-sports-betting-in-canada-one-year-later/): 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.
- [Deal Tracker: Canada Sports Betting And Casino Operator Sponsorship Deals](https://www.playcanada.com/news/canada-gaming-sponsorship-deals/): A handy guide to which sports leagues, teams and events have signed what deals with Canadian gaming operators.
- [OLG Launches Improved Proline Ontario Sports Betting App](https://www.playcanada.com/news/improved-proline-app/): It is the first and, so far, only sports betting app in Ontario to offer both online and in-store wagering options.
- [The Sun Sets On The Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation](https://www.playcanada.com/news/nova-scotia-gaming-corp-shuttered/): It’s “business as usual,” says the government as Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation is absorbed by the Department of Finance and Treasury Board.
- [More Ontario Sports Betting Markets Coming To TheScore Bet](https://www.playcanada.com/news/thescore-launches-own-trading-department/): By launching its own risk and trading platform, theScore Bet has completed its quest to design and control its own tech stack.
- [Ontario Online Gambling Revenue Could Surpass $8 Billion In 2023](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-gambling-revenue-to-exceed-8-billion-by-2023/): H2 Gambling Capital is predicting that by the end of 2027, gaming revenue in Ontario will exceed $12.25 billion.
- [DraftKings Fined $100K By AGCO For Alleged Infractions In Ontario](https://www.playcanada.com/news/agco-fines-draftkings-ontario/): Six weeks after DraftKings enters Ontario’s online betting market AGCO levies a $100K fine against the operator for alleged ad infractions.
- [Final Cullen Report Slams Politicians, BCLC Over Billions Washed At BC Casinos](https://www.playcanada.com/news/report-bc-casinos-dirty-money-canada/): A scathing report shows BC casinos laundered billions as officials stood by. The report offers 101 recommendations to avoid future issues.
- [CFLPA Fails To Ratify CBA. Will The CFL Season Still Start On Schedule?](https://www.playcanada.com/news/will-cfl-season-be-delayed/): The CFL and CFLPA are back to the drawing board after players fail to ratify the draft CBA. Will the CFL season be delayed as a result?
- [Opinion: Canada’s Weak Match-Fixing Regulations A National Shame](https://www.playcanada.com/news/canada-match-fixing-regulations-national-shame/): Despite legalizing single-event sports betting last year Canadian match-fixing regulations are weak. To John Holden, that’s a national shame.
- [5 Weird Stories Ripped Straight Out Of Canadian Gambling News Headlines](https://www.playcanada.com/news/5-weird-stories-canadian-gambling-news/): From money laundering to lying boyfriends making off with millions, PlayCanada uncovers Canada’s weirdest gambling news stories.
- [CFL Players Strike Doesn’t Necessarily Mean No CFL Betting Season](https://www.playcanada.com/news/cfl-players-strike/): Those looking to bet on the CFL may have concerns about the CFLPA receiving a 95% mandate supporting a potential strike from players.
- [Despite Silence, Alberta On Track To Expand Sports Betting Provincially](https://www.playcanada.com/news/alberta-sports-betting-on-track/): Despite recent quiet, Alberta’s plans to expand its sports betting market are on track. AGLC says an announcement is coming later this year.
- [5 Ways Drake Could Have Spent $400K That Don’t Include Losing A Massive Bet](https://www.playcanada.com/news/5-ways-to-spend-400k-that-isnt-losing-bets-like-drake/): PlayCanada’s Managing editor Robyn McNeil considers what you could spend $400,000 besides making losing bets like Drake.
- [What Do You DO? Why Ontario Gambling Operators Want To Know Your Job](https://www.playcanada.com/news/job-title-ontario-online-gambling-regulators-want-to-know/): Registering with an online gambling operator in Ontario doesn’t require a SIN. But be prepared to tell them about your job.
- [Most Missed Teams, Ballparks, Players & Eras, According to MLB Fans (Survey)](https://www.playcanada.com/news/most-missed-teams-ballparks-players-eras-according-to-mlb-fans-survey/): MLB fans are nostalgic about their favorite teams, players and moments. We surveyed over 2,000 MLB fans about those that stood out the most.
- [Take The Over? Sportsbooks Adjusting Totals During NHL Scoring Boom](https://www.playcanada.com/news/nhl-overs-totals-sports-betting-hockey-ontario-scoring/): Let’s face it: It’s more fun to bet overs. And for NHL bettors this season, it’s also been lucrative. We’ll see how Ontario pushes the trend.
- [Analysis: Ontario Online Casino Revenue Will Dwarf Online Sportsbooks](https://www.playcanada.com/news/analysis-ontario-online-casino-revenue-will-pass-online-sportsbooks/): Ontario market will be just another example of why jurisdictions that are looking to raise tax revenue should look to casinos.
- [Is April Fools’ Day The End Of Fantasy Sports In Ontario?](https://www.playcanada.com/news/end-of-ontario-fantasy-sports-online-poker-sports-betting/): April Fools’ Day will end daily fantasy sports in Ontario. Online poker also will feel the impact of a fenced-in market for the province.
- [These Are The Current Online Gaming Job Postings In Canada](https://www.playcanada.com/news/online-gaming-job-postings-canada-gambling-tech-jobs/): There are an overwhelming amount of opportunities out there today if you’re the right candidate for these online gambling jobs.
- [PlayCanada Survey: 1,295 Jobs Expected for Ontario iGaming in Q2](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-online-gambling-job-growth-canada/): A PlayCanada survey found more than 1,200 iGaming jobs will be added to the Ontario economy. Further research backs that up.
- [CFL Gets Another Round Of Competition From Startup USFL](https://www.playcanada.com/news/canadian-football-league-cfl-usfl-competition-dobson-lynch/): The USFL is on the way (and the XFL again later). How will that impact the Canadian Football League moving forward?
- [Will A Canadian Team Ever Hoist The Stanley Cup Again?](https://www.playcanada.com/news/will-canada-win-stanley-cup-ever-again/): There are seven National Hockey League teams from Canada, but none of them have won the Stanley Cup in 1993.
- [Gambling Addiction Hotlines Available In Each Canadian Province](https://www.playcanada.com/news/gambling-addiction-hotlines-canada/): Each of Canada’s 13 provinces and territories have helplines for gambling addiction support. Here are the numbers and resources available.
- [Drake Has Reportedly Bet $1 Billion Offshore Recently As Ontario Regulated Market Nears](https://www.playcanada.com/news/drake-stake-drizzys-top-five-most-exciting-gambling-exploits/): As the hip-hop superstar formalizes his relationship with offshore gambling brand Stake, we take. a look at five recent gambling moments.
- [On International Women’s Day, We Celebrate Women Who #BreakTheBias In Canadian Gambling](https://www.playcanada.com/news/international-womens-day-canadian-online-gambling-women/): On IWD we celebrate women, recognize their achievements, raise awareness against discrimination, and commit to #BreakingTheBias
- [Kero Sports And The “TikTokification” Of Online Sports Betting](https://www.playcanada.com/news/the-tiktokification-of-online-sports-betting/): Kero Sports’ CEO believes a “Tik-Tok-ification” of sports betting is on the horizon. He spoke to PlayCanada about what that means.
- [Opinion: Does Expanded Online Gambling Mean More Taxes For Canadians?](https://www.playcanada.com/news/opinion-does-expanded-online-gambling-mean-more-taxes-for-canadians/): If even the Leblanc brothers didn’t qualify as professional gamblers, then most recreational bettors should be safe.
- [Drake Got Tons Of Press For $1.6M In Bitcoin Super Bowl Bets, But They Aren’t Legal In Ontario](https://www.playcanada.com/news/drake-super-bowl-bets-obj-not-legal-bitcoin-sports-betting-ontario/): Drizzy earned nearly $400K in profit after nailing 2 of 3 bets. But they weren’t part of the legal market, nor will his NBA wagers be.
- [Nova Scotia Joins The Chat, Introduces Single-Game Betting Ahead Of Super Bowl Sunday](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ns-introduces-singles-ahead-of-super-bowl-sunday/): Behind the times or fashionably late? Either way, as of Friday, NS can make single event bets. And right before sports betting’s biggest day.
- [Opinion: Ontario’s Private Gaming Landscape Faces First Nation Challenge, Likely One Of Many](https://www.playcanada.com/news/opinion-ontarios-private-gaming-faces-early-challenge-sports-betting-casinos/): John Holden looks at the legal challenges that Ontario’s internet gaming market still faces in the lead-up to the April 4 private launch.
- [Evolution Gaming: Ontario Online Casinos Will Quickly Eclipse US Game Offerings](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-online-casinos-game-shows-live-dealer-evolution-gaming-launch/): Game shows, live dealer tables on foreign soil will hit Canadian market in short order, Evolution’s Jeff Millar tells PlayCanada.
- [Shelley White: Gambling Advertising Should Promote Responsible Play](https://www.playcanada.com/news/gambling-advertising-should-promote-responsible-play/): PlayCanada reached out to Shelley White, CEO of the RGC, about the need for strong standards around gambling advertising and marketing.
- [Industry Doubts Report Claiming Online Gambling A Bust For Ontario](https://www.playcanada.com/news/industry-doubts-report-claiming-ontario-igaming-a-bust/): Proponents of Ontario’s forthcoming internet gaming market disagree with a report commissioned by Great Canadian Gaming Corporation that claims Ontario’s plans to open its online gambling market will be a bust for the provincial coffers.
- [NorthStar Gaming Ready To Take On Ontario Gambling Brands](https://www.playcanada.com/news/northstar-to-take-on-global-gambling-brands/): After receiving licensing and regulatory approvals, NorthStar will be ready to launch Playtech’s portfolio in Ontario’s gambling market.
- [PointsBet Canada Adds Dave Rivers As VP of Marketing](https://www.playcanada.com/news/pointsbet-canada-adds-dave-rivers-as-vp-of-marketing/): PointsBet announced Dave Rivers as the new marketing vice president. Rivers will play a vital role on the PointsBet’s Canadian team.
- [Ontario Bettors Embrace Single Sports, Novelty Bets](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-bettors-embrace-single-bets/): Less than a month into the Proline+ launch OLG handled over $10 Million in wagers as the Emmys fuel interest in novelty bets.
- [LIVE UPDATES: The Latest On Online Casinos, Sports Betting In Canada](https://www.playcanada.com/news/live-updates-the-latest-on-sports-betting-in-canada/): LIVE UPDATES: PlayCanada breaks down the latest sports betting news and happenings in Canada. Check back to stay in the know!
- [Go Canada! Single-Event Sports Betting Legislation Comes Into Effect](https://www.playcanada.com/news/sports-betting-takes-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.
- [Attorney General Lametti: Single-Event Canada Sports Betting Is ‘Eh’ OK](https://www.playcanada.com/news/single-event-sports-betting-in-canada-legal-starting-august-27/): 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.
- [Survey: Sports Fans Rank The Best And Worst NHL Mascots](https://www.playcanada.com/news/best-worst-nhl-mascots-ranking/): From bees to bears and just about everything in between, NHL mascots are arguably the most diverse in sports. (Yup, there’s even an alien). With so many different mascots in the league, it can be challenging to rank the best and worst, so we decided to find out what hockey fans had to say about their favourites. Whether they’re cuddly, ugly, menacing, or just plain “meh,” here are sports fans’ most and least favourite NHL mascots.
- [Autoplay Slots Out As Ontario’s Betting Market Takes Shape](https://www.playcanada.com/news/autoplay-slots-out-as-ontarios-betting-market-takes-shape/): With the release of finalized internet gaming standards, Ontario’s new regulated gaming market is coming into focus. The registrar’s standards, published last week, are “key” to regulating the new provincial online gambling market launching later this year.
- [Canada Legalizes Single-Event Sports Betting As Bill C-218 Gets Queen’s Nod](https://www.playcanada.com/news/canada-legalizes-sports-betting-as-bill-gets-queens-nod/): It’s official. Single-event sports betting is legal in Canada. The change comes after Bill C-218 received Royal Assent in the House of Commons on June 29.
- [Ontario Looking For Online Gambling Testing Lab & Releases Draft Regulations](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-update-on-online-gambling/): Ontario is getting ready to move forward with online casino in earnest, with a pair of announcements made recently.
- [Canadian Sports Betting Bill Passes House, Heads To Senate Next](https://www.playcanada.com/news/canadian-sports-betting-bill-passes-house-heads-to-senate-next/): Legal sports betting is one step closer in Canada as a bill to end the prohibition on single-game wagering moves to the Senate.
- [How to Sign Up for a Regulated iGaming or Sports Wagering in Alberta](https://www.playcanada.com/news/how-to-sign-up-for-a-regulated-igaming-or-sports-wagering-in-alberta/): With Alberta’s iGaming market now live, players need to know how to register safely. This guide walks through finding AiGC-approved sites and completing verification.
- [Does Alberta Allow Cryptocurrency for Online Gambling?](https://www.playcanada.com/news/does-alberta-allow-cryptocurrency-for-online-gambling/): Alberta’s newly regulated gambling market doesn’t allow cryptocurrency deposits or withdrawals. Here’s what the AGLC’s rules say, which payment methods are approved instead, and how crypto holders can still fund an account.
- [Can Albertans Still Use Offshore Casinos and Sportsbooks After July 13?](https://www.playcanada.com/news/can-albertans-still-use-offshore-casinos-and-sportsbooks-after-july-13/): Offshore sportsbooks and casinos may still be accessible in Alberta, but that doesn’t mean they’re authorised to operate. Here’s how to protect your funds and find a regulated operator.
- [FanDuel and DraftKings Launch iGaming Apps in Alberta](https://www.playcanada.com/news/fanduel-and-draftkings-launch-igaming-apps-in-alberta/): Two of North America’s largest gambling operators have entered Alberta’s regulated market, with DraftKings also launching its Golden Nugget Online Gaming brand.
- [Can I Use a VPN to Gamble in Alberta?](https://www.playcanada.com/news/can-i-use-a-vpn-to-gamble-in-alberta/): Alberta’s regulated sportsbooks and casinos run on strict geolocation checks — and a VPN won’t get you past them. Here’s how location verification actually works, and what happens if yours can’t be confirmed.
- [bet365 Alberta Goes Live In The Province’s Regulated Gambling Market](https://www.playcanada.com/news/bet365-alberta-set-to-go-live-when-regulated-market-opens-in-the-province/): bet365 is officially live in Alberta, bringing its full sportsbook, online casino and signature promotions to Canada’s newest regulated gambling market.
- [AGCO Fines Great Canadian Entertainment $120K for Using Unauthorized Gaming Software](https://www.playcanada.com/news/agco-fines-great-canadian-entertainment-120k-for-using-unauthorized-gaming-software/): The AGCO has fined Great Canadian Entertainment $120,000 after unapproved bill validator software turned up at four Ontario casinos. It’s the regulator’s fourth enforcement action against Great Canadian properties in just over a year, following penalties for dealer collusion, underage gambling, and a chaotic casino-floor after-party.
- [ToonieBet Signs Tiger-Cats Deal as Alberta Market Countdown Begins](https://www.playcanada.com/news/tooniebet-signs-tiger-cats-deal-as-alberta-market-countdown-begins/): ToonieBet is deepening its Canadian football presence with a new Tiger-Cats partnership, securing naming rights at Hamilton Stadium and season-long fan activations ahead of Alberta’s regulated iGaming launch.
- [Alberta Introduces Trust Mark to Help Players Identify Legal Gambling Sites](https://www.playcanada.com/news/alberta-introduces-trust-mark-to-help-players-identify-legal-gambling-sites/): Alberta is rolling out the AiGC trust mark ahead of its July 13 iGaming launch. The visual badge must appear on every licensed operator’s website, social media pages, and paid advertising. This gives players a clear, consistent way to spot who’s playing by the rules.
- [Loto-Québec Just Hit $3 Billion. Is Québec’s Model the Best Way to Keep Players on Regulated Sites?](https://www.playcanada.com/news/loto-quebec-just-hit-3-billion-is-quebecs-model-the-best-way-to-keep-players-on-regulated-sites/): Québec, Ontario, and Alberta are all trying to solve the same channelization problem. They just disagree on how.
- [Alberta’s iGaming Market Surpasses 100 Registrations Ahead of Launch](https://www.playcanada.com/news/albertas-igaming-market-surpasses-100-registrations-ahead-of-launch/): Alberta’s iGaming registrations climbed to 116 in a single week. The growth is driven largely by multi-brand operators expanding their existing footprints ahead of the province’s July 13 launch.
- [What Really Happens on Alberta Wagering Sites During Identity Verification](https://www.playcanada.com/news/what-really-happens-on-alberta-wagering-sites-during-identity-verification/): Identity verification requirements on Alberta’s regulated gambling sites stem from FINTRAC, Canada’s anti-money laundering watchdog. Operators can verify you through photo ID, credit file checks, or dual-process verification.
- [Alberta’s iGaming Registrants List Gets Major Update Ahead of Launch](https://www.playcanada.com/news/albertas-igaming-registrants-list-gets-major-update-ahead-of-launch/): Alberta’s competitive online gambling market is taking shape. Nearly 100 iGaming registrants now include Bet365, major North American operators, and leading game suppliers.
- [Why Payment Experience Could Matter Early In Alberta’s iGaming Launch](https://www.playcanada.com/news/why-payment-experience-could-matter-early-in-albertas-igaming-launch/): New testing by TESTA shows Alberta’s regulated platforms face an unexpected vulnerability ahead of the July 13 launch: inconsistent payment experiences could drive players back to offshore operators.
- [Playnetic Stake Partnership Highlights Growing Importance Of Operator Reach](https://www.playcanada.com/news/playnetic-stake-partnership-highlights-growing-importance-of-operator-reach/): For gaming studios like Playnetic, landing with a tier-one operator has become essential. The partnership demonstrates why operator reach matters more than ever in a crowded market.
- [NorthStar Gaming Hit With Trading Halt After Auditor Withdraws Report](https://www.playcanada.com/news/northstar-gaming-hit-with-trading-halt-after-auditor-withdraws-report/): NorthStar Gaming’s trading halt raises serious questions about the company’s short-term stability in Ontario’s increasingly competitive iGaming market. The cease trade order resulted from the company’s failure to file 2025 audited financial statements and its auditor’s withdrawal of previous reports. However, NorthStar Gaming remains a licensed operator, and customers are unaffected.
- [Canadian Sportsbooks Face Pressure Over Payments and Player Protection](https://www.playcanada.com/news/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.
- [Alberta Appoints Dan Keene as Permanent AiGC CEO Ahead of Market Launch](https://www.playcanada.com/news/alberta-appoints-dan-keene-as-permanent-aigc-ceo-ahead-of-market-launch/): Alberta prioritizes operational continuity by appointing insider Dan Keene as permanent AiGC CEO. His background managing PlayAlberta positions him to lead the market’s critical launch phase.
- [Canada’s Provincial Betting Divide Could Fuel World Cup 2026 Offshore Surge](https://www.playcanada.com/news/canadas-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.
- [Maple Ridge Illegal Gambling House Raided, 11 Arrested](https://www.playcanada.com/news/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.
- [Flutter Entertainment’s Possible London Exit Reflects Growing Focus On North America](https://www.playcanada.com/news/flutter-entertainments-possible-london-exit-reflects-growing-focus-on-north-america/): Flutter invested $40 million in FanDuel Predicts during Q1, targeting entertainment-focused users outside traditional sports betting. The prediction markets category represents Flutter’s next frontier in North American expansion.
- [New Law Allows Play Alberta to Sell Customer Data](https://www.playcanada.com/news/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.
- [Google’s Alberta Ad Limits May Benefit Familiar Operators Within the Market](https://www.playcanada.com/news/googles-alberta-ad-limits-may-benefit-familiar-operators-within-the-market/): Google’s Alberta ad limits enforce strict brand awareness rules. Learn why larger operators benefit while smaller competitors face tighter restrictions.
- [Alberta iGaming Regulations Face Legal Crossroads Ahead of July 2026 Rollout](https://www.playcanada.com/news/alberta-igaming-regulations-face-legal-crossroads-ahead-of-july-2026-rollout/): From advertising uncertainty to Indigenous revenue concerns, Alberta’s iGaming regulations face a complex legal landscape and shadow the province’s July 2026 launch deadline.
- [Alberta Bets on a Regulated iGaming Future: Inside the Province’s Strategy Ahead of July 2026 Launch](https://www.playcanada.com/news/alberta-bets-on-a-regulated-igaming-future-inside-the-provinces-strategy-ahead-of-july-2026-launch/): Alberta launches regulated iGaming. With 70% of online gambling already on grey-market platforms, the province aims to recapture lost revenue whilst protecting players.
- [Alberta’s iGaming Shake-Up: What Canada’s New Mobile Casino Era Means for Players Nationwide](https://www.playcanada.com/news/albertas-igaming-shake-up-what-canadas-new-mobile-casino-era-means-for-players-nationwide/): With Bill 48 now in place, Alberta is set to become Canada’s second regulated mobile casino market. The July 2026 launch could reshape online gambling standards from coast to coast.
- [Alberta iGaming System Takes Shape: How Bill 48 Transforms Online Gambling](https://www.playcanada.com/news/alberta-igaming-system-takes-shape-how-bill-48-transforms-online-gambling/): Alberta’s iGaming system launches July 13, 2026 and balances private-sector innovation with public oversight. Bill 48 creates the Alberta iGaming Corporation to license operators and ensure compliance, aiming to capture offshore gambling revenue whilst strengthening consumer protections.
- [Regulated Alberta iGaming Market Goes Live in July 2026: Here’s What Changes](https://www.playcanada.com/news/regulated-alberta-igaming-market-goes-live-in-july-2026/): Alberta is launching a regulated iGaming market on July 13, 2026, becoming only the second Canadian province to legalise online sports betting and casino games. This shift from the grey market promises enhanced player protection and significant provincial revenue.
- [Alberta’s iGaming Strategy Signals Growth, Competition, and Regulatory Shift](https://www.playcanada.com/news/albertas-igaming-strategy-signals-growth-competition-and-regulatory-shift/): Alberta’s iGaming strategy focuses on bringing billions from offshore gambling activity into a transparent, regulated system that works for everyone. The province channels operator revenue back into public services and Indigenous community projects.
- [Alberta’s Online Gambling Market Gains Google Ads Support as July Launch Approaches](https://www.playcanada.com/news/albertas-online-gambling-market-gains-google-ads-support-as-july-launch-approaches/): Google has extended Ads support to Alberta’s emerging iGaming market. Only AGLC-licensed operators qualify, and strict campaign rules apply during the current transition period.
- [Alberta iGaming Rollout Raises Alarm Among First Nations Over Revenue Risks](https://www.playcanada.com/news/alberta-igaming-rollout-raises-alarm-among-first-nations-over-revenue-risks/): Alberta’s iGaming rollout is raising serious revenue risks for First Nations communities. Leaders warn that a two-percent share of online gambling earnings may not be enough to offset declining land-based casino traffic and income.
- [Alberta’s iGaming Launch Promises Millions for First Nations, But Questions Remain](https://www.playcanada.com/news/albertas-igaming-launch-promises-millions-for-first-nations-but-questions-remain/): Two per cent of Alberta’s iGaming gross revenue will go to First Nations when the regulated market opens this July. With an estimated $12 million on the table in year one, the money sounds substantial. The question is whether it offsets what First Nations casinos stand to lose.
- [Game of Thrones Slot by Blueprint Gaming Launches Exclusively at BetMGM Ontario](https://www.playcanada.com/news/game-of-thrones-slot-by-blueprint-gaming-launches-exclusively-at-betmgm-ontario/): Blueprint Gaming brings the Game of Thrones slot to BetMGM Ontario exclusively. Find out how it will expand in the North American market.
- [Alberta’s 2026 Sports Betting Market Boosts Options for Hockey Fans](https://www.playcanada.com/news/albertas-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.
- [Canada’s Prediction Markets Face Tight Rules, Player Impact Ahead](https://www.playcanada.com/news/canadas-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.
- [Inspired Entertainment Set to Consolidate Presence in Alberta and North America](https://www.playcanada.com/news/inspired-entertainment-set-to-consolidate-presence-in-alberta-and-north-america/): With a new AGLC registration in hand and an existing PlayAlberta partnership, Inspired Entertainment is positioning itself as a key B2B player ahead in Alberta and the broader North American iGaming space.
- [Ontario Liberals Push Bill to Ban Online Gambling Ads](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-liberals-push-bill-to-ban-online-gambling-ads/): A new Ontario private member’s bill targets online gambling ads with fines of up to $1 million. Learn how Bill 107 could affect promotions, sponsorships, and player access across the province.
- [Alberta Attracts 32 Operators Ahead of Online Betting Market Launch](https://www.playcanada.com/news/alberta-attracts-32-operators-ahead-of-online-betting-market-launch/): DraftKings, PointsBet and theScore are among 32 groups eyeing Alberta’s betting market launch. We break down the key rules, dates and player protections.
- [Professor Warns About Problem Gambling as Oilers Playoffs Heat Up](https://www.playcanada.com/news/professor-warns-about-problem-gambling-as-oilers-playoffs-heat-up/): As the Oilers push deep into the playoffs, an addictions professor urges bettors to set limits and watch for early signs of gambling harm.
- [Canada’s Provincial iGaming Landscape Expands as Alberta Joins Regulatory Wave in 2026](https://www.playcanada.com/news/canadas-provincial-igaming-landscape-expands-as-alberta-joins-regulatory-wave-in-2026/): Canada’s provincial iGaming landscape is evolving rapidly in 2026. Alberta’s move to open its market to private operators marks one of the most significant regulatory shifts in Canadian gambling history and other provinces are paying close attention.
- [Players Should Take Note As PokerStars Ontario Partners with FanDuel Casino](https://www.playcanada.com/news/players-should-take-note-of-pokerstars-ontario-partners-with-fanduel-casino/): PokerStars Ontario is partnering with FanDuel Casino, ending its standalone operations in the province. Here is what current players need to know about their accounts, rewards, and what changes after the merger goes live.
- [Alberta’s iGaming Market Shift Signals a New Era for Canadian Casino Industry in 2026](https://www.playcanada.com/news/albertas-igaming-market-shift-signals-a-new-era-for-canadian-casino-industry-in-2026/): Canada’s casino industry is evolving fast. Alberta’s open iGaming framework follows Ontario’s $3.2B model, bringing new operators and regulations in 2026.
- [DraftKings Targets Alberta Launch Ahead Of Regulated Market Opening](https://www.playcanada.com/news/draftkings-targets-alberta-launch-ahead-of-regulated-market-opening/): DraftKings targets Alberta sports wagering and iGaming launch pending approval in the province’s new regulated market
- [Alberta Steps into Supreme Court Fight over iGaming Liquidity](https://www.playcanada.com/news/alberta-steps-into-supreme-court-fight-over-igaming-liquidity/): Alberta’s intervention in a key Supreme Court case signals the province wants flexible iGaming liquidity rules that would allow its upcoming market to compete with global offshore sites.
- [As Alberta Launches Regulated iGaming: Which Canadian Province is Next in Line?](https://www.playcanada.com/news/as-alberta-launches-regulated-igaming-which-canadian-province-is-next-in-line/): Ontario proved it works. Alberta is next. Now analysts are watching British Columbia, Quebec, and New Brunswick for Canada’s third iGaming market.
- [TonyBet Sets Sights on Alberta as Operator Secures Canadian Gaming Association Membership](https://www.playcanada.com/news/tonybet-sets-sights-on-alberta-as-operator-secures-canadian-gaming-association-membership/): TonyBet, the international sportsbook brand, has joined the CGA and is positioning itself for Alberta’s iGaming market launch this July.
- [Canada’s Next iGaming Battleground: How GeoLocs is Helping Operators Get Ahead in Alberta](https://www.playcanada.com/news/canadas-next-igaming-battleground-how-geolocs-is-helping-operators-get-ahead-in-alberta/): Alberta iGaming goes live July 13. Discover why prospecting operators are choosing GeoLocs to meet geolocation compliance thresholds.
- [Alberta iGaming Market Leaves Door Open for Shared Player Pools](https://www.playcanada.com/news/alberta-igaming-market-leaves-door-open-for-shared-player-pools/): Alberta’s new iGaming market leaves room for shared player pools, with a Supreme Court decision set to shape cross-border play
- [Analysts Sound Alarm Over Political Wagering Risks on Alberta Sovereignty Movement](https://www.playcanada.com/news/analysts-sound-alarm-over-political-wagering-risks-on-alberta-sovereignty-movement/): Alberta Gaming rules prohibit betting on politics. But offshore prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are already pricing in the odds of an Alberta separatist referendum.
- [New Brunswick Considers Regulating Online Gambling to Boost Revenues](https://www.playcanada.com/news/new-brunswick-considers-regulating-online-gambling-to-boost-revenues/): Provincial gaming revenues are down. Now New Brunswick’s government is asking whether it’s time to bring offshore operators into the fold.
- [Third‑Party Betting Ads Squeeze B.C. Lottery Corporation Revenue](https://www.playcanada.com/news/third-party-betting-ads-squeeze-b-c-lottery-corporation-revenue/): Third-party betting ads from outside B.C. are pulling players away from PlayNow and flattening BCLC’s online revenue in the process.
- [Ontario’s Online Poker Expansion Heads to Supreme Court](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontarios-online-poker-expansion-heads-to-supreme-court/): Six provinces are pushing back on Ontario’s cross-border poker expansion. The Supreme Court will have the final word.
- [Former MP Criticizes Sports Betting Rollout, Calls for Ad Restrictions](https://www.playcanada.com/news/former-mp-criticizes-sports-betting-rollout-calls-for-ad-restrictions/): Former NDP MP Brian Masse says Canada’s sports betting rollout has led to a surge in gambling ads. Here’s what the evidence shows and what Bill S‑211 could mean for players.
- [AGLC Puts Responsible Gambling First With Self-Exclusion Program Ahead of Launch](https://www.playcanada.com/news/aglc-puts-responsible-gambling-first-with-self-exclusion-program-ahead-of-launch/): AGLC puts responsible gambling first with a self-exclusion program ahead of Alberta’s July 13 iGaming and sports wagering launch
- [Alberta iGaming Fees Outline Entry Costs for Operators and Suppliers](https://www.playcanada.com/news/alberta-igaming-fees-outline-entry-costs-for-operators-and-suppliers/): Alberta sets iGaming fees for operators and suppliers, with a July deadline ahead of the province’s regulated market launch
- [Bede Gaming Secures Alberta iGaming Supplier License Ahead of 2026 Launch](https://www.playcanada.com/news/bede-gaming-secures-alberta-igaming-supplier-license-ahead-of-2026-launch/): Alberta approves Bede Gaming as a supplier as the province gears up for its regulated iGaming market launch in 2026
- [Alberta Sets Launch Date for iGaming Market](https://www.playcanada.com/news/alberta-sets-registration-deadline-for-igaming-market-as-launch-nears/): Alberta sets a July 13 registration deadline for iGaming operators ahead of its planned regulated market launch
- [Caesars Opens Pre-Registration Ahead of Alberta’s iGaming Launch](https://www.playcanada.com/news/caesars-opens-pre-registration-ahead-of-albertas-igaming-launch/): Caesars has opened pre-registrations in Alberta ahead of the province’s upcoming iGaming launch, joining BetRivers and PointsBet in accepting early-bird sign-ups.
- [Smarter Play: How AI and Data Are Enhancing the Slot Experience for Canadian Players](https://www.playcanada.com/news/smarter-play-how-ai-and-data-are-enhancing-the-slot-experience-for-canadian-players/): Discover how AI and data are transforming online slots in Canada, with smarter recommendations, rankings, and personalized play
- [Can Alberta Replicate Ontario’s Succesful Regulated iGaming Model](https://www.playcanada.com/news/can-alberta-replicate-the-ontarios-succesful-regulated-igaming-model/): Ontario’s regulated iGaming market has grown from CAD $1.1 billion in monthly wagers in 2022 to nearly CAD $9.5 billion by end of 2025. Now, with Alberta eyeing a similar framework, Canada could be on the verge of a multi-province regulated ecosystem.
- [Canada’s Offshore iGaming Market Remains Massive And Still Dominates Key Segments](https://www.playcanada.com/news/canadas-offshore-igaming-market-remains-massive-and-still-dominates-key-segments/): Ontario’s regulated market is thriving, but offshore operators still dominate most of Canada, and that’s not changing soon.
- [Election Betting Banned in Alberta’s New iGaming Market](https://www.playcanada.com/news/election-betting-banned-in-albertas-new-igaming-market/): With election betting banned, learn what the AGLC’s rules mean for players and sportsbooks in the province under the new Alberta standards.
- [Ontario Online Gambling Revenue Tops $12.6 Billion Since Market Launch](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-online-gambling-revenue-tops-12-6-billion-since-market-launch/): Ontario’s combined public and private online gambling market has surpassed $12.6 billion in revenue since the open market launched in 2022, with OLG and iGaming Ontario both reporting strong growth figures for FY2024–25.
- [Ontario Privatisation Linked to Surge in Online Gambling Harm](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-privatisation-linked-to-surge-in-online-gambling-harm/): A major study tracking helpline contacts links Ontario’s 2022 online gambling privatisation to a sharp rise in harm with young men hit hardest.
- [Interim AiGC CEO Dan Keene: Tremendous Momentum Happening in Alberta iGaming Market](https://www.playcanada.com/news/interim-aigc-ceo-dan-keene-tremendous-momentum-happening-in-alberta-igaming-market/): Alberta iGaming Corporation Interim CEO Dan Keene discusses the corporation’s ongoing recruitment drive, Ontario’s influence, and key milestones on the road to regulation.
- [Ontario Online Casino Market Leader BetMGM Looks Forward to Flexing Muscles in Alberta](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-online-casino-market-leader-betmgm-looks-forward-to-flexing-muscles-in-alberta/): Plenty of Ontario-licensed operators are already knocking on the doors to Alberta’s iGaming market. Among them is online casino market leader, BetMGM, which seeks to replicate its Ontario success in Canada’s oil country.
- [Super Group Financial Report FY 2025 Bakes in Alberta iGaming Launch](https://www.playcanada.com/news/super-group-financial-report-fy-2025-bakes-in-alberta-igaming-launch/): Super Group shared its fourth quarter and FY 2025 financial results, with CEO Neal Menashe confirming bullish expectations for Alberta’s iGaming market entry.
- [Alberta iGaming Market Gears Up to Launch at Start of Summer](https://www.playcanada.com/news/alberta-igaming-market-gears-up-to-launch-at-start-of-summer/): Alberta’s regulated iGaming market has been a long time coming. But for the first time, the finish line looks real.
- [Alberta Follows Ontario, Makes RG Check Accreditation Mandatory for iGaming Operators](https://www.playcanada.com/news/alberta-follows-ontario-makes-rg-check-accreditation-mandatory-for-igaming-operators/): True to the promises made by Minister Dale Nally, Alberta continues to model its iGaming market after Ontario’s.
- [Light & Wonder Goes Live on Play Alberta Amid $15 Million Q4 2025 Net Loss](https://www.playcanada.com/news/light-wonder-goes-live-on-play-alberta-amid-15-million-q4-2025-net-loss/): Play Alberta is the new home to Light & Wonder iGaming content, a product that saw the company’s revenue grow by 21% to $94 million at the end of 2025.
- [Major Operators Eye Soon-to-Launch Alberta iGaming Market](https://www.playcanada.com/news/major-operators-eye-soon-to-launch-alberta-igaming-market/): The AGLC is already accepting registrations from iGaming brands aiming for a foothold in Alberta’s soon-to-launch open market. Let us introduce you to those who’ve applied so far, as well as those expected to apply in the coming months.
- [What Alberta Residents Can Expect From Online Gambling Ads](https://www.playcanada.com/news/what-alberta-residents-can-expect-from-online-gambling-ads/): The newly published internet gaming standard spells out exactly what gambling ads will (and won’t) look like in Alberta.
- [Casual Sports Games You Can Play at Work Prior to Competitive iGaming Launch in Alberta](https://www.playcanada.com/news/casual-sports-games-you-can-play-at-work-prior-to-competitive-igaming-launch-in-alberta/): PlayCanada finds the best casual sports games you can play at work in Alberta while awaiting the open online gaming market.
- [Alberta Opens iGaming Registration Ahead of Competitive Market Launch](https://www.playcanada.com/news/alberta-opens-igaming-registration-ahead-of-competitive-market-launch/): Alberta has begun iGaming registration, taking a key step toward a regulated iGaming market
- [Five Mi’kmaw Communities Combine to Acquire PURE Canadian Gaming and Its Four Alberta Casinos](https://www.playcanada.com/news/five-mikmaw-communities-combine-to-acquire-pure-canadian-gaming-and-its-four-alberta-casinos/): Five Nova Scotia-based Mi’kmaw communities entered retail casino space after purchasing four Alberta casino properties.
- [iGaming Ontario to Become Independent From Alcohol and Gaming Commission](https://www.playcanada.com/news/igaming-ontario-to-become-independent-from-alcohol-and-gaming-commission/): iGaming Ontario will become an entirely standalone agency independent of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
- [Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke Dissolves Longstanding Partnership, Leaving Sports Interaction to Entain](https://www.playcanada.com/news/mohawk-council-of-kahnawake-dissolves-longstanding-partnership/): The MCK and Entain have ended their longstanding partnership in Sports Interaction, the Nation’s trailblazing online gambling platform.
- [OLG Numbers Push Ontario Online Gambling Revenue To $5 Billion Through 2 Years](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-online-gambling-revenue-5-billion-through-first-2-years/): With the release of the OLG’s annual report we now know that Ontario’s online gambling revenue grew 54.5% to over $3 billion in Year 2 alone.
- [Ontario Has Provided Alberta With Playbook On Tackling Gambling Grey Market](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-has-provided-alberta-grey-market-playbook/): iGaming Ontario’s favourable cost to entry has led more than 85% of formerly-illegal gambling sites over to the regulated market.
- [20 Years Before Court Case, Ontario Began Offering International Betting Pools](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-has-long-offered-legal-international-betting-pools/): For two decades, horse racing has offered legal, common betting pools beyond Ontario’s borders. It could be a precedent for poker and DFS.
- [Alberta Follows Ontario, Will Officially Open Regulated Online Gambling Market](https://www.playcanada.com/news/alberta-opening-regulated-online-gambling-market/): Minister Dale Nally announced at the Canadian Gaming Summit that Alberta will launch an open online gambling market modelled after Ontario’s.
- [Ontario Online Gambling Supports 15,000 Jobs, Drives $1.24B In Tax Revenue](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-online-gambling-supports-15000-jobs/): Deloitte’s analysis concludes Ontario’s iGaming sector supported 2,863 more jobs and produced $479 million more in tax revenue than year one.
- [BetMGM Reportedly Has Biggest Slice Of Ontario iGaming Pie With 20% Share](https://www.playcanada.com/news/betmgm-reportedly-ontario-igaming-market-leader/): According to recent estimates by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, BetMGM has a 20% share of the combined Ontario online gambling market.
- [Alberta Passes New Bill, Could Launch Ontario-Like iGaming Model In 2025](https://www.playcanada.com/news/alberta-could-launch-igaming-next-year/): Alberta appears closer to launching an open online gambling sector modelled after Ontario after passage of Bill 16 In late May.
- [Ontario iGaming Model Ruled Legal By Courts, Bodes Well For Potential Expansion](https://www.playcanada.com/news/courts-rule-igaming-model-legal/): Superior Court Justice Lisa Brownstone dismissed The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke’s case alleging Ontario’s gambling model is illegal.
- [Ontario’s Second Year Of Online Gambling Revenue #1 In North America](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontarios-second-year-of-online-gambling-revenue-1-in-north-america/): Ontario’s online gambling revenue grew 71% to $2.4 billion in year two. Even in US dollars, that’s better than year two for PA, MI and NJ.
- [Alberta Allocates $1 Million Toward Exploring Open Online Gambling Market](https://www.playcanada.com/news/exploring-open-online-gambling-in-alberta/): The announcement came in the 2024 Alberta budget. The $1 million will be used for a review of its current online gambling structure.
- [Court Challenge To Legality Of Ontario Online Gambling Sector Begins Next Week](https://www.playcanada.com/news/court-challenge-to-legality-of-ontario-online-gambling-sector-begins-next-week/): The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke’s is challenging whether the Ontario government is conducting and managing iGaming as federal law requires.
- [Coalition Responds To Québec’s Condemnation Of Regulated Online Gambling](https://www.playcanada.com/news/coalition-responds-to-quebec-condemning-online-gambling/): Nathalie Bergeron said Quebec’s disinterest in an open online gambling market is “disconnected from the current reality.”
- [Alberta On Track To Become Second Canadian Province To Legalize Online Gambling](https://www.playcanada.com/news/alberta-closer-to-legalizing-online-casinos/): Alberta Minister Dale Nally has confirmed the province is working on an open, regulated online gambling market similar to Ontario’s.
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- [Ontario Online Sportsbooks Rank 5th In North America In Bets](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-fifth-in-sports-betting/): With the Super Bowl days away, a PlayCanada analysis finds Ontario’s online sportsbooks took in the fifth most bets on the continent in 2023.
- [As Oil Prices Decline, Alberta Could Add $175M Annually With Online Gambling](https://www.playcanada.com/news/online-gambling-revenue-alberta/): With oil prices slumping, Alberta may struggle to balance its budget. It could drive important revenue by legalizing online gambling.
- [Eilers-Fantini Online Casino Performance Report Now Features Canada](https://www.playcanada.com/news/eilers-fantini-canada-report/): The December edition of Eilers & Krejcik Gaming and Fantini performance report included a section dedicated to Canada for the first time.
- [A Lukewarm Review Of The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto](https://www.playcanada.com/news/review-new-toronto-casino/): An expanded and rebranded Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto likely should have waited until more was complete before opening its doors.
- [Group Of Ontario Bishops Pushes For Sweeping Ban Of Online Gambling Ads](https://www.playcanada.com/news/bishops-want-gambling-ads-banned/): A trio of bishops believes online gambling ads should be banned to lessen the threat of problem gambling, especially among young people.
- [BetMGM Touts Success In Ontario, Claiming 22% Of Online Gambling Market](https://www.playcanada.com/news/ontario-betmgm-market-share/): A BetMGM company update highlights its success in Ontario. The operator says it has 22% of the online gambling market share in the province.
- [How Problem Gambling Was Nearly The Grinch That Stole Christmas In Waterloo](https://www.playcanada.com/news/problem-gambling-almost-stole-christmas/): Stacy Cliff admitted she gambled away vendor deposits for a craft event named Shopalooza, but others scrambled to ensure the event goes on.
- [Senators’ Shane Pinto Suspended 41 Games For Violating NHL Gambling Policy](https://www.playcanada.com/news/nhl-suspends-pinto/): The 22-year-old Ottawa Senators centre has been hit with a 41-game suspension for violating the NHL’s gambling policy.
- [‘Rookie Year’ Of Ontario Online Gambling Stacks Up Well vs. US States](https://www.playcanada.com/news/first-year-online-gambling-comparison/): Now that we have all the numbers, Ontario ranked a close second behind only Michigan when comparing first-year online gambling revenue.

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