Appointment
Midnite appoints former FanDuel executive to lead Canada launch
Tang’s appointment puts a named executive in charge of Midnite’s first international expansion, which includes a planned move into Ontario.
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Reports
Casino Time and G2 Gaming launch casino sites in Alberta
The launches add two operators to Alberta’s regulated online casino market.
BetMGM brings MGM Live table games to Alberta
The extension gives BetMGM a live casino offering streamed from Nevada to players in Alberta.
bet365 partners with CFL in Ontario and Alberta
The partnership gives bet365 league content, broadcast exposure and fan vote title sponsorship in Ontario and Alberta.
Alberta anticipates online gambling operator numbers could double by October
Further approvals could expand Alberta’s regulated market beyond its current 27 casino sites and 22 operators.
Fine
AGCO fines iGaming supplier over prohibited auto-play functionality in Ontario
The fine concerns compliance with Ontario’s prohibition on auto-play slots by iGaming licensees.
AGLC lists administrative sanctions guidance covering gaming, liquor and cannabis
AGLC’s guidance gives gaming operators a reference on administrative sanctions for violations.
Source: AGLC (Alberta)
DAZN Bet launches in Ontario and Alberta as it targets Canadian market
The launches establish DAZN Bet in two regulated Canadian provincial markets using shared platform and sportsbook technology.
Ontario ends MGE Niagara's casino exclusivity and plans operator procurement
The change creates an opportunity for other operators to compete for casino business in the Niagara Region.
Appointment
NorthStar Gaming confirms Corey Goodman as permanent CEO
The appointment gives NorthStar Gaming a permanent chief executive while it works through outstanding reporting matters.
AGCO sets five-year renewal rule for Ontario horse-racing professional permits
The five-year rule affects whether horse-racing professionals can renew an expired permit or must apply anew.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO explains Ontario horse-racing business licence renewal requirements
The guidance sets the renewal window that determines whether holders can renew or must make a new application.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO warns Ontario cannabis retailers that expired licences cannot be renewed
Cannabis retailers must maintain both a valid operator licence and store authorisation to sell cannabis.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Kahnawà:ke council says Diabo appeal already filed in Quebec case
The pending appeal leaves the legal position around the May Superior Court judgment unresolved for operators.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Tuscany court confirms VLT licence revocation over unreported entrance change
The decision makes clear that venue plans alone may not satisfy notification requirements for changes affecting supervision.
Award
Ontario ends MGE Niagara Entertainment’s casino exclusivity in Niagara
The planned procurement could open Niagara’s casino market to competing operators while MGE retains its two existing venues.
Tender
Ontario agrees to end MGE Niagara’s gaming exclusivity
The planned procurement could open Niagara’s gaming market to additional operators while MGE continues current operations.
Appointment
PlayCity head Novikov pursues data-driven regulation of Ukrainian gambling
Novikov's data-driven approach will shape oversight of Ukraine's gambling sector, which the Council of Ministers deems an economic and security threat.
Tender
Ontario agrees with MGE to end Niagara gaming exclusivity
Ending exclusivity allows Ontario to seek additional gaming operators for the Niagara region through a planned procurement.
Licence
AGLC approves GGPoker for Alberta online poker
Suppliers should note AGLC issued GGPoker an Alberta operator licence on 12 August, ahead of its relaunch.
Casino.org editor reviews Ontario iGaming market strength
Ontario's regulated market performance and major-event sportsbook effects are reference points for operators and suppliers planning market entry or expansion.
Uruguay ex-lottery chief warns illegal gambling growth goes unaddressed
Illegal operators evade state controls, pay no tax and expose players to fraud and harm.
Tender
OLG opens Niagara casino market to additional operators under Mohegan agreement
The change enables OLG to seek additional casino operators in Niagara while Mohegan retains its existing operating role.
OLG plans approximately 150 Sault Ste Marie hires
OLG expects to fill about 150 positions over three years, increasing local staffing by 12%.
Source: OLG
Licence
Fanatics secures AGCO registration for Ontario iGaming launch
The registration adds a further entrant to Ontario's regulated iGaming market, where 48 licensed operators already compete across 83 active sites.