British Columbia classifies unauthorised prediction contracts as illegal gambling
Unauthorised prediction platforms offering sports or entertainment contracts could face enforcement in British Columbia.
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Canadian regulators reaffirm ban on sports and entertainment event contracts
Updated Canadian regulatory guidance confirms that sports and entertainment event contracts are prohibited in Canada.
CSA and CIRO exclude sports and entertainment event contracts from Canadian securities rules
The guidance places oversight of sports-related event contracts outside securities rules, leaving provincial gaming authorities central to their regulation.
CSA and CIRO exclude sports and entertainment prediction contracts from supervised platforms
The guidance prevents platforms supervised by CSA and CIRO from offering sports and entertainment prediction contracts in Canada.
Canadian regulators issue guidance on sports and entertainment event contracts
CIRO considers facilitating or approving dealer-member applications to trade sports and entertainment event contracts inappropriate.
Fine
AGCO fines NorthStar Gaming C$100,000 over anti-money laundering failures
The order highlights operators’ exposure to enforcement when required risk controls and source-of-funds checks are not applied.
Fine
AGCO fines NorthStar Gaming CA$100,000 over Ontario AML failures
NorthStar’s CA$100,000 penalty follows AGCO findings of inadequate enhanced due diligence and source-of-funds checks for one player account.
RSI signs exclusive Gateway Casinos partnership in Alberta
The agreement connects BetRivers’ online offering with Gateway’s Alberta casino properties through joint promotions and events.
CSA and CIRO clarify treatment of sports and entertainment event contracts in Canada
The guidance sets boundaries for securities dealers handling certain event contracts while retaining conditions on limited trading activity.
Canadian regulators reject sports prediction markets under financial trading legislation
The notice clarifies federal regulators’ opposition to sports prediction markets under Canadian securities or derivatives legislation.
AGCO agrees $80,000 settlement with NorthStar Gaming over alleged AML failures
The settlement imposes an $80,000 payment over allegations that NorthStar allowed continued gambling despite apparent money laundering risks.
Licence
AGLC grants Amusnet Gaming conditional supplier licence in Alberta
The conditional licence authorises Amusnet Gaming to provide online gaming content to authorised Alberta operators.
Departure
PlayCity chief leaves as agency reports 376 licences and 15,600 illegal sites blocked
Operators face continued monitoring and enforcement as PlayCity expands reporting and action against unlicensed gambling.
Licence
Alberta regulator grants Amusnet Gaming a conditional supplier licence
The conditional licence makes Amusnet eligible to supply content to authorised operators in Alberta.
Ontario survey records 12% online gambling participation among secondary school students on regulated platforms
Parents supplying identification or account access can undermine licensed operators’ checks intended to prevent underage gambling.
Licence
Maldonado says national government decides on Casino Cipriani relocation
The prospective casino relocation depends on national approval, not the municipality’s building authorisation.
Licence
Endorphina secures approval to enter Alberta’s regulated iGaming market
The approval enables Endorphina to offer its games in Alberta’s regulated market.
Soft2Bet launches Betinia in Ontario and makes ToonieBet Redblacks partner
The deal adds a team partnership to ToonieBet’s presence in Ontario’s regulated sports betting market.
PURE Casino joins IBIA after launching Alberta online sports betting
PURE’s membership provides the integrity-monitoring arrangement required for licensed operators in Alberta.
Appointment
Midnite appoints Dale Tang as Canada general manager ahead of planned launch
The appointment gives Midnite a general manager for its planned Canadian launch.
CasinoCanada estimates Stake’s Canadian market value at CAD2.50bn
CasinoCanada’s research suggests licensed Canadian operators face offshore competitors taking more wagers despite serving fewer players.
Appointment
Midnite appoints Dale Tang to lead its Canada business
Tang’s appointment gives Midnite a named executive to lead its planned entry into Canada.
G2 Digital selects The Unit to build Vegas Club Casino web and app
The agreement assigns development of the casino’s digital products for regulated US and Canadian markets.
Licence
Endorphina secures supplier licence in Alberta
AGLC approval enables Endorphina to supply Alberta’s regulated iGaming market.
Appointment
Midnite appoints Dale Tang to lead Canadian launch
Tang will lead Midnite’s Canadian launch and expansion, giving the planned market entry a dedicated general manager with prior Canada-facing experience.