BetRivers follows strong Alberta start with exclusive Gateway Casinos deal
Fri, 28 Aug 2026BetRivers got off to a fast start in Alberta, and Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has moved to secure another advantage in the province’s new iGaming market by partnering with one of Canada’s biggest brick-and-mortar casino companies. RSI announced on Wednesday that it has signed an exclusive partnership with Gateway Casinos & Entertainment that it describes ...
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Canadian financial regulators say they won’t allow sports prediction markets
Thu, 27 Aug 2026Don’t expect to see sports prediction markets take Canada by storm in the same way that they exploded in prominence in the U.S. Federal Canadian regulators issued a staff notice on Thursday that clarified their position that sports prediction markets should not be allowed under the securities or derivatives legislation that governs financial trading. The ...
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Ontario, NorthStar Gaming agree to $80K fine for alleged AML violations related to high-risk player
Thu, 27 Aug 2026Ontario’s gambling regulator fined iGaming operator NorthStar Gaming, alleging the company failed to stop a high-risk player from gambling on its platform despite apparent money laundering risks. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) this week agreed to an $80,000 monetary settlement with NorthStar Gaming, writing that the operator did not comply with provincial ...
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Amusnet Gaming strengthens Canadian presence with Alberta approval
Thu, 27 Aug 2026Amusnet Gaming has further strengthened its presence in Canadian iGaming by securing a conditional license from Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) to supply its online gaming content to authorized operators in the province. The company said that the approval as an iGaming – Critical Gaming Systems Provider marks yet another important milestone in its ...
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Staying ahead of the threat: SBC Summit unveils Compliance Tech Track for 2026
Thu, 27 Aug 2026SBC Summit will examine the technologies helping operators detect threats, combat fraud, and strengthen compliance through its dedicated Compliance Tech conference track. Taking place on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa, the track will bring together operators, technology specialists, compliance and legal experts, and leaders in fraud, risk and cybersecurity to ...
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Which sports and casino games are most popular in early Alberta betting?
Wed, 26 Aug 2026Alberta launched commercial sports betting six weeks ago on July 13. What are some of the early Alberta betting trends so far? Canadian Gaming Business spoke with several operators that went live on day one of the new market to find out what their users in Canada’s second regulated iGaming province are seeking out. GeoComply ...
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Alberta’s PURE Casino signs up with IBIA for sports betting integrity
Wed, 26 Aug 2026Alberta’s largest land-based casino operator PURE Casino Entertainment has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) after launching online sports betting for the first time. PURE owns seven casinos in the province and recently took its brand online via a new purecasino.ca platform. As part of its expansion into iGaming, it signed up online and ...
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Soft2Bet launches 3rd Ontario iGaming brand as ToonieBet partners Ottawa Redblacks
Wed, 26 Aug 2026iGaming solutions provider Soft2Bet now operates three separate B2C operator brands in Ontario, as its Betinia platform began taking bets in the province earlier in August. The supplier already operated the Canada-focused ToonieBet sportsbook and casino in the province, as well as the Swiper platform that it offers in multiple European countries. Now, it has ...
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SBC Summit reveals 5 First Pitch finalists to showcase next-gen gaming tech
Wed, 26 Aug 2026SBC has revealed the five startups that will compete in the 2026 edition of First Pitch, in partnership with BettingStartups, with this year’s shortlist showcasing a new generation of businesses using innovative technology to tackle some of betting and gaming’s biggest challenges. Taking place on Thursday, Oct. 1, on the Product Innovation Showcase Stage at ...
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UK gaming brand Midnite recruits ex-FanDuel director to lead planned Canadian launch
Tue, 25 Aug 2026United Kingdom iGaming challenger brand Midnite is preparing to launch in Canada, which would constitute its first international expansion outside of the UK and Ireland. To lead its charge, Midnite has appointed former FanDuel Canada commercial director Dale Tang as its general manager of Canada. Tang will lead the sportsbook and casino operator’s market strategy ...
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