Canada
OLG surpasses CAN$1m in wagers during online sportsbook’s first week
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has processed more than CAN$1m in sports bets during the first week of operating its new online sportsbook. Proline+…
BCLC reports 61.8% fall in revenue for 2020-21 fiscal year
Canadian provincial lottery operator British Colombia Lottery Organization (BCLC) has reported a revenue of CAD$965.6m (£556.5m/€648.4m/USD$770.2m) in its 2020-2021 results ending March 31 2021. This…
Slot Buzz casino review site goes live in Canada
Online casino and igaming review website Slot Buzz has launched in Canada as part of its ongoing strategy to reach customers in regulated and soon-to-be…
Betsson turns to Canada with Slapshot Media investment
Online operator Betsson has acquired 28% of Canadian start-up Slapshot Media Inc, for a purchase price of CAD$3m. Slapshot specialises in creating localised sports content,…
BetRegal scores new partnership with Canadian Football League
Online gambling operator BetRegal has agreed a multi-year deal to become the official gaming partner of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Under the new partnership,…
PointsBet appoints Vanderwel to lead Canada business as CEO
Online gambling operator PointsBet has announced the appointment of Scott Vanderwel as the first chief executive of its Canadian business. Vanderwel will oversee the operator’s…
Ontario bans autoplay for slots in new igaming regulations
Ontario’s new online gambling regulator has published rules for the channel as the provincial market prepares for launch, outlining a ban on auto-play and a…
Genius Sports signs up to Canadian soccer data and content deal
Genius Sports has partnered with Mediapro Canada on a project designed to enhance coverage of the country’s soccer competitions. Mediapro Canada, which has a 10-year…
State of the Union: Canada, Nevada, Bally’s and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers Canada’s single event betting bill, as well as the latest numbers from Nevada,…
Canada single-event sports betting bill receives Royal Assent
A bill to legalize single-event sports betting in Canada has secured Royal Assent and will pass into law once the country’s House of Commons has…
Chalkline and OfficePools.com partner for FTP pool betting
Chalkline has signed an agreement with ice hockey pool betting platform OfficePools.com to launch a new free-to-play sports portal. Chalkline said OfficePoolsBets represented a natural…
Ann Macdonald appointed chair of Loto-Québec board of directors
The Québec council of ministers has appointed Ann Macdonald as chair of the board of directors at Canadian provincial lottery operator Lotto-Québec. Macdonald has been…
Operators welcome passage of Canadian single-event sports betting bill
Operators have welcomed the passing of a bill that is set to introduce single-event sports betting in Canada, which will provide opportunities for expansion in…
Single-event betting coming to Canada as Senate approves bill
Canada’s senate has passed a bill allowing single-event sports betting, rather than only bets on multiples. Bill C-218, known as the Safe and Regulated Sports…