AGCO outlines Ontario rules for break-open ticket licences
The policy sets licensing conditions and duration limits for charities selling break-open lottery tickets in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
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AGCO manual sets Ontario charitable lottery licensing policies
The manual outlines licensing procedures and fundraising conditions for Ontario charitable gaming organisations.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets Ontario break-open ticket licensing policies
The policies set licence-duration and operating conditions for organisations selling break-open tickets in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO outlines signs of intoxication for Ontario establishments
The guidance gives licensed establishments indicators to monitor when assessing customer intoxication and smoking restrictions.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO advises Ontario liquor licensees on preventing controlled substances
Ontario liquor licensees face potential sanctions if controlled substances are held, sold or consumed on covered premises.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Appointment
Parq Casino appoints Suzanne Lalonde chief executive
Lalonde will oversee Parq Casino's operations in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Kahnawà:ke council reports appeal against dismissed Quebec court proceedings
The appeal keeps the dispute over an unlicensed community-based gambling operation before Quebec's courts, with occupancy of the premises still at issue.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Alberta launches competitive online gambling market
Operators see private competition opened in Alberta's regulated online gambling market.
Alberta iGaming CEO Dan Keene says province will overachieve on channelisation target
Alberta's channelisation performance will shape how far regulated operators can capture play from unlicensed sites in the province.
Canada gambling revenue reaches CA$15bn as participation falls
Revenue reached CA$15bn while participation fell, concentrating operator exposure on spend per customer.
Licence
Alberta regulator grants Entain brands online betting licences
The licences allow Entain's named brands to enter Alberta's online sports betting and casino market.
Licence
Entain wins Alberta approval for Sports Interaction and PartyCasino brands
The licences let Entain enter Alberta's newly launched online market with two established brands, widening competition for operators there.
GeoComply records 3.2m checks during Alberta launch week
The vendor data provides an early usage indicator without establishing total market wagering or revenue.
Acquisition
Vectiq acquires PlayCanada.com from Catena Media US
The acquisition gives Vectiq a Canadian-facing affiliate asset ahead of Alberta's regulated market opening.
DATA.BET analysis finds pre-match betting takes 63% of World Cup turnover
The turnover split gives operators and suppliers a benchmark for pricing and product focus around major tournament football.
1X2 Network launches with seven Alberta operators
Going live with seven operators establishes distribution as Alberta's regulated market opens.
IBIA reports 76 suspicious betting alerts in Q2 2026
The figures provide operators and regulators with integrity alerts by sport and an account of regulated-market channelling in Ontario.
Entain launches Sports Interaction and Party Casino in regulated Alberta
The launches expand Entain's presence in Alberta's regulated online market.
Hard Rock Bet enters Ontario
Suppliers should note Hard Rock Bet's Ontario launch is its platform's first expansion beyond the US.
White Hat Gaming powers G2 Digital's Vegas Club Casino launch
The deal gives G2 Digital a platform partner for its US and Canada push, widening White Hat Gaming's operator footprint in regulated markets.
Hard Rock Digital launches Hard Rock Bet in Ontario
Operators see Hard Rock Bet enter Ontario, Hard Rock Digital's first market outside its home country.
Alberta operators await compliance clearance after market launch
Operators learn that pre-approval alone does not ensure launch-day readiness in Alberta's regulated market.
Incentive Games launches real-money titles with bet365 in Alberta
The deal gives bet365 additional proprietary content in Alberta's new online casino market and expands Incentive Studios' distribution.
CME chief distinguishes its contracts from sportsbook-style prediction markets
Investors see CME's chief executive separating its sports contracts from some sportsbook-style prediction markets.
Results
IBIA reports 76 suspicious betting alerts in Q2 2026
Operators and regulators can use the alert breakdown and referrals to inform sports integrity monitoring.