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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.

News · 15 Apr 2026
Canada’s 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.

News · 14 Apr 2026
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

News · 14 Apr 2026
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.

News · 13 Apr 2026
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.

News · 11 Apr 2026
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.

News · 10 Apr 2026
Ontario’s 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.

News · 9 Apr 2026
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…

News · 8 Apr 2026
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

News · 3 Apr 2026