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Map of Alberta with an image of a barrel of oil and a red, downward revenue arrow and an image of a cell phone with online gambling with a red upward revenue arrow. With Oil Prices Down, Alberta Could Add $175 Million Annually With Online Gambling

As Oil Prices Decline, Alberta Could Add $175M Annually With Online Gambling

With oil prices slumping, Alberta may struggle to balance its budget. It could drive important revenue by legalizing online gambling.

Posted on: January 23, 2024 | | Dave Briggs

New Zealand-based gambling company Conquestador becomes the 41st live online gaming operator in Ontario's burgeoning market.

Conquestador Is 41st Operator To Go Live In The Ontario Online Casino Market

The New Zealand-based gambling outfit becomes the 41st live online gaming operator in Ontario's burgeoning market.

Posted on: January 16, 2023 | | Jose Colorado

AGCO Honoured For Excellence In iGaming Policy, Combating Grey Market

The International Association of Gaming Regulators has given its Regulatory Excellence Award to the AGCO for gaming policy.

Posted on: October 21, 2022 | | Jose Colorado

Responsible Gaming PSA Combats Canada's Excessive Gambling Ads_Man diving with shark. Scary selfie with shark under water. Shark behind his back with open jaw

Campaign To Combat Excessive Gambling Ads Launches In Ontario

RGC and ThinkTV launched a PSA to combat excessive Ontario gambling ads and teach Canadians the risks of online casinos and sports betting.

Posted on: October 6, 2022 | | Jose Colorado

AGCO Targets Unregulated Ontario Casinos And Sportsbooks With New Rule_Black welcome mat with yellow lettering. A red X crosses the word out

AGCO: Illegal Ontario Casinos, Sportsbooks Must Leave By Oct. 31

The AGCO announced a new rule aimed at curbing Ontario's unregulated gambling operators and suppliers on the market's six-month anniversary.

Posted on: October 5, 2022 | | Robyn McNeil

The push is on to bring DFS back to Ontario. Image shows DAILY FANTASY SPORTS text centred, displayed in a black and blue box with white lettering

Players, Industry Rally To Bring Operators Back To Ontario Daily Fantasy Sports

Ontario players want DFS back. The message has only gotten louder since the hobby became a casualty of Ontario's gambling ecosystem in April.

Posted on: October 4, 2022 | | Jose Colorado

OLG to bring TIFF to small town Ontario this September. Beautiful picture of West Windsor Ontario

OLG’s TIFF On Tour Brings ‘Big City’ Magic To Small Town Ontario

TIFF is hitting the road thanks to the OLG. The Crown corp is bringing the festival to Campbellford, North Bay and Windsor this September.

Posted on: September 14, 2022 | | Jose Colorado

Ontario Online Gambling Numbers Underwhelming, So Far

Ontario online gaming revenue is a distant fourth when compared to comparable US jurisdictions that also offer both online casinos and sportsbooks.

Posted on: August 30, 2022 | | Dave Briggs

Deal Tracker: Canada Sports Betting And Casino Operator Sponsorship Deals

A handy guide to which sports leagues, teams and events have signed what deals with Canadian gaming operators.

Posted on: August 23, 2022 | | Dave Briggs

Ontario Sports Betting Hurting Horse Racing, But There’s Progress On Integration

Jim Lawson is optimistic horse racing will, eventually, be integrated with Ontario sports betting operators. In the meantime, the CEO of the Woodbine Entertainment Group sees worrying signs that it's losing some of its big punters to sports betting.

Posted on: August 11, 2022 | | Dave Briggs

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As Oil Prices Decline, Alberta Could Add $175M Annually With Online Gambling

Conquestador Is 41st Operator To Go Live In The Ontario Online Casino Market

AGCO Honoured For Excellence In iGaming Policy, Combating Grey Market

Campaign To Combat Excessive Gambling Ads Launches In Ontario

AGCO: Illegal Ontario Casinos, Sportsbooks Must Leave By Oct. 31

Players, Industry Rally To Bring Operators Back To Ontario Daily Fantasy Sports

OLG’s TIFF On Tour Brings ‘Big City’ Magic To Small Town Ontario

Ontario Online Gambling Numbers Underwhelming, So Far

Deal Tracker: Canada Sports Betting And Casino Operator Sponsorship Deals

Ontario Sports Betting Hurting Horse Racing, But There’s Progress On Integration

Jeff Marek’s Quiet Parting With Sportsnet Tied To Leaked Draft Information

PENN Expects Alberta’s Market To Open Soon, Have Similar Tax Rate To Ontario

Ontario’s Centralized Gambling Self-Exclusion Program Under Development

Online Gambling Revenue Of $726M Ontario’s Most Successful Quarter In History

Industry Experts Not Aligned On Alberta iGaming Market’s Earning Potential