The gambling industry in Canada is relatively developed. Lotteries are sold nationwide and come in a variety of types. Casinos legally operate in some regions and some are even integrated with the tourism industry. The government regulates the gambling sector by issuing licenses and other means to s
Betsson Group announced an agreement to acquire the Canadian B2C business and various technological assets of Rhino Entertainment Group for 65 million euros. This transaction includes Rhino's front-end and middle-office technology, assets, personnel, licensing permissions, and operational capabiliti
The gaming regulatory body in Ontario, Canada, recently issued a hefty fine to PointsBet Canada—proposing a suspension of its iGaming registration for 5 days. The reason is that the company failed to promptly detect, record, and report suspicious betting related to NBA player Jontay Porter's match-f
To attract more Canadian tourists, three Las Vegas resorts and casinos have launched an innovative promotional campaign — the "At Par" plan, which allows eligible Canadian tourists to use Canadian dollars as US dollars directly, without worrying about additional costs due to exchange rate fluctuati
Alberta, Canada, is accelerating the standardization of the online gambling market, planning to introduce commercial operators to participate in the competition, and ending the current situation where 70% of the market is occupied by illegal offshore platforms. This long-brewing measure is centered
Alberta, Canada has officially introduced an online gambling (iGaming) regulatory framework, planning to fully open commercial operations by 2026. This move aims to regulate the province's illegal online gambling market, which accounts for over 70%, with cross-border gambling compliance guidelines a
Rivalry Corporation, after completing capital restructuring and refinancing, has shown impressive performance in the Ontario market in Canada, with multiple core indicators reaching historical highs in Q4 2025. The province has become its core regulatory market and growth engine. Related industry dy
Finnish game provider Fennica Gaming recently announced that its range of online casino games has officially launched in Quebec, Canada. This means that players in Quebec can now experience the content brought by Fennica Gaming through the province's only legal online gaming platform—Loto-Québec's d
Loto-Québec, a government-owned gaming corporation in Quebec, Canada, recently announced the creation of a new gaming hall (Salon de jeux) in the famous tourist city of Saguenay. The project plans to renovate the local Delta Hotel and its conference center, with a construction period of about 18 mon
Ontario's regulated iGaming market in Canada continued its strong performance in October, setting new records for both monthly betting amounts and revenues, further solidifying its position as one of North America's most active digital gaming markets. The latest official data shows that the market's
More than 40 Canadian senators jointly signed a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, calling for a nationwide ban on sports betting advertisements. In the letter dated November 13, the senators compared these advertisements to tobacco ads, considering them a public health issue affecting Canadians
Pioneer in the cryptocurrency gambling sector, Yolo Group, recently announced a major strategic shift, focusing from unregulated crypto casino operations to regulated markets. The company plans to integrate its Sportsbet and Bitcasino brands into the unified Yolo.com brand, and enter top-tier regula
Sports betting operator Bwin has been officially appointed as the NFL's official partner in Spain. This partnership was announced before the start of the new NFL season, which will include the first game held in Spain, scheduled for November 16, 2025, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid.This
Ontario's online gambling revenue reached CAD 311 million (approximately USD 226 million) in July, showing a slight increase from the same period last year and slightly higher than the level in June.According to iGaming Ontario data, unadjusted total gaming revenue grew by 29% year-over-year. Month
