Playson launches Alberta content through Betty Casino
Suppliers should note Playson entered Alberta's regulated online gambling market through Betty Casino.
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Reports
Alberta iGaming Corporation expects to exceed channelisation targets
Alberta aims for 70% channelisation after the first year and 75% after the second.
Licence
AGCO sets Ontario eligibility rules for super jackpot bingo licences
The rules specify which organisations can apply to run separately licensed super jackpot bingo events in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Betsson closes €64.5m Rhino deal to expand Canadian B2C and B2B assets
The purchase adds Ontario-facing consumer operations and technology assets, expanding Betsson's Canadian footprint and B2B capabilities.
Ontario iGaming wagering reaches C$9.46bn in June, reportedly up 30%
The reported wagering increase indicates stronger Ontario iGaming activity for operators and investors.
Acquisition
Betsson completes acquisition of Rhino's B2C business in Canada
The purchase adds Canadian-licensed B2C operations and B2B technology resources to Betsson's portfolio, expanding its North American footprint.
Ts'elxwéyeqw Tribe completes purchase of Elements Casino Chilliwack
The completed transaction transfers Elements Casino Chilliwack from Great Canadian to a Tribe-affiliated entity.
Hard Rock Bet launches Ontario casino and sportsbook
The launch adds a 49th licensed operator to Ontario's regulated online market, where Hard Rock must compete with 48 existing operators.
Ontario sports betting handle passes $1bn in June on World Cup
A $1bn monthly handle signals stronger liquidity and betting volumes for Ontario operators during major tournaments.
AGCO requires advance notice of Ontario racetrack ownership changes
Racetrack owners must notify the AGCO before a proposed ownership change is completed.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO requires Ontario races to stop at AQHI 7 or higher
The thresholds require racetracks to cancel or postpone events under specified air-quality and temperature conditions.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario online gambling handle rises 30.3% to $9.46bn in June
Operators and investors gain a benchmark on Ontario's market growth before new entrants join the regulated field.
Great Canadian completes Elements Casino Chilliwack sale to Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe
The completed purchase transfers Elements Casino Chilliwack from Great Canadian to the Ts'elxwéyeqw Tribe.
Senate rejects M5S gambling advertising proposals in sports decree
The Senate rejected M5S gambling advertising proposals, and a PD amendment on higher gambling taxation was ruled inadmissible.
Pragmatic Solutions supplies Alberta platform from market opening
Alberta's launch gives the supplier a live regulated foothold in a new Canadian market as operators there go live.
BetMGM launches Alberta casino and sportsbook under single account
BetMGM's Alberta launch combines casino and sportsbook in one account, with Interac withdrawals under two business days after identity checks.
Rush Street Interactive says Alberta launch tracks at twice Ontario levels
The comparison offers operators an early indication of BetRivers’ user activity in Alberta against its Ontario launch.
AGCO outlines Ontario break-open ticket approval standards in French guidance
The guidance informs suppliers and sellers about the approval conditions for break-open tickets in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO explains Ontario break-open ticket rules and approval requirements
Suppliers and sellers need to meet the Registrar’s standards before break-open tickets can be sold in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Results
Betty Canada increases second-quarter net gaming revenue by 113%
Betty Canada reported higher revenue both annually and against the preceding quarter.
Licence
Alberta opens online gambling market to about 50 private operators
Alberta's private market charges a $50,000 application fee, $150,000 annual registration fee and 20% tax on gross gaming revenue.
Gibraltar and El Salvador regulators sign digital-assets memorandum
The GFSC and CNAD memorandum establishes contact points and safeguards for regulatory information exchange.
Licence
Alberta online casino market opens with 20-plus AGLC-licensed operators
Operators entering Alberta face a crowded AGLC-licensed field where sibling brands share backends and several Ontario-established names are still adapting to provincial rules.
Licence
Entain launches Sports Interaction and PartyCasino in Alberta
The launch adds two Entain brands to Alberta's regulated online betting and casino market.
AGCO sets provincial rules for charitable bingo and break-open ticket licences
The rules set agreement, membership and province-wide benefit conditions for charitable lottery licence applicants.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)