Canadian regulators say they may need to take action on prediction markets
Thu, 02 Apr 2026Canadian regulators reminded the public on Thursday about the strict limits on event contract trading north of the border, as the prediction markets issue continues to dominate the gaming industry conversation in the U.S. and boils over in the broader public consciousness. The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) issued ...
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Alberta to launch commercial sports betting and online casino on July 13, 2026
Tue, 31 Mar 2026Alberta will officially open up its online gambling market to allow licensed sportsbooks and online casinos to start doing business on July 13. The provincial minister responsible for iGaming, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally, informed stakeholders of the official go-live date in a letter dated March 30 that was viewed ...
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Betty deal adds to Gaming Corps’ Ontario footprint
Tue, 31 Mar 2026Online casino platform Betty Canada has added more options to its slate of slots through a new partnership with Swedish developer Gaming Corps. Betty will offer a range of Gaming Corps titles across Ontario, including recent releases such as 3 Easter Pigs, a seasonal spin on the 3 Pigs series. Betty users will also be ...
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Canadian regulator approves Wealthsimple to offer limited prediction markets trading
Tue, 31 Mar 2026The federal regulatory body that oversees trading activity on Canada’s equity marketplaces says it has approved multiple firms to start offering prediction markets. The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) stated in an announcement posted on March 26 that it has authorized two Investment Dealer Members to facilitate trading in event contracts. Those two companies are ...
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SBC Summit Americas: How are regulatory pressures shaping North American gaming?
Tue, 31 Mar 2026As regulation continues to shape how gaming companies expand and operate, SBC Summit Americas will deliver a dedicated North American Regulation and Compliance track to help stakeholders navigate the latest developments. Taking place on Thursday, June 11, the program will bring together leading operators, regulators, and compliance specialists to examine the regulatory pressures and compliance ...
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Indigenous-owned Pure to buy Alberta casino company Gamehost
Mon, 30 Mar 2026Indigenous-owned Pure Casino Entertainment is growing its Alberta casino portfolio with the acquisition of multi-casino operator Gamehost Inc. Pure and Gamehost announced on Monday that they have entered into a definitive agreement for a subsidiary of Pure to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Gamehost, which owns and operates an Alberta ...
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FINTRAC fines Alberta casino charity for alleged compliance failures
Fri, 27 Mar 2026Canada’s financial intelligence unit and anti-money laundering regulator has fined the designated licensed charity of Alberta’s Eagle River Casino and Travel Plaza more than $90,000 for alleged compliance and reporting violations. The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) announced on Thursday that it has imposed a financial penalty of $91,162.50 on Northern ...
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Ontario iGaming market dips to five-month low in February
Thu, 26 Mar 2026The regulated Ontario iGaming market bucked its trend of month-over-month growth in February, but both total wagering activity and operators’ gross gaming revenue are still well ahead of the pace the market was setting this time last year. The latest iGaming Ontario (iGO) revenue report shows that the total value of cash wagers dropped 8% ...
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BC unveils upgraded 24/7 provincewide gambling support system
Thu, 26 Mar 2026TheBritish Columbia government announced on Wednesday that it is revamping the way it provides gambling support to residents. Effective April 1, B.C. will upgrade its Gambling Support BC program with what it describes as a new integrated, provincewide service-delivery model, intended to provide people with faster and easier access to resources no matter where in ...
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Alberta sets July deadline for iGaming applications, unregulated shutdowns
Wed, 25 Mar 2026The actual go-live date for Alberta’s commercial online gambling market remains unconfirmed, but the market regulator has set a key date for certain milestones. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) opened the registration for iGaming operators and suppliers early this year, and it has now confirmed that the application process will now run until July ...
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