OLG pays $42.4m to gaming host communities
Suppliers should note OLG is making first-quarter payments totalling $42,414,746 to 29 host communities.
Source: OLG
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Reports
Italian assembly rejects proposed ban on gambling adverts at publicly funded sports venues
The rejection leaves the proposed restriction on gambling promotion at publicly funded sports venues unadopted.
Alberta regulated iGaming market permits credit card deposits, report says
Alberta's regulated market allows credit card funding, though only a small number of operators permit credit-card withdrawals.
Media Troopers reports early engagement gains after Alberta iGaming launch
Affiliate marketing capacity and phased campaign rollouts shape operator customer acquisition costs in Alberta's newly competitive market.
Play’n GO launches casino content with more than 10 Alberta operators
The launch gives operators in Alberta access to Play’n GO casino titles from the market’s opening day.
Gibraltar and El Salvador discuss gaming regulatory cooperation
Regulators should note El Salvador's CNAD signed an information-sharing memorandum with Gibraltar's financial services commission, with gaming and prediction markets discussed.
Source: Gibraltar Government press (GRA)
Licence
Alberta opens online gambling market to 22 licensed operators
Twenty-two licensed sites launched in Alberta on day one, ending PlayAlberta's monopoly and opening the province to private operators.
Appointment
AGLC names Carly Curran vice president of gaming
Carly Curran now oversees AGLC's strategic initiatives across land-based and digital gaming in Alberta.
Source: AGLC (Alberta)
Licence
Greentube launches games in Alberta after AGLC approval
AGLC approval and local operator partnerships give Greentube access to Alberta’s regulated market.
Alberta online market opens without widespread first-week outages
Alberta's market opened with 22 gambling sites accepting wagers and no major service interruptions that week.
Greentube goes live in Alberta as NOVOMATIC unit targets North America
The launch gives Greentube a presence in a newly regulated Canadian province as suppliers compete for North American market share.
Licence
Greentube registers with AGLC and goes live in Alberta
The registration gives Greentube access to Alberta's newly opened provincial iGaming market alongside other licensed suppliers.
Greentube prepares Alberta launch after registering with provincial regulator
The launch gives local operators another supplier option as Alberta regulates online gambling.
AGLC sets mandatory bingo staff social responsibility training
Bingo licensees must certify registered gaming workers within 30 days of hire under A Good Call requirements.
Source: AGLC (Alberta)
AGLC mandates Deal Us In training for casino and REC staff
Casino and racing entertainment centre operators face mandatory Deal Us In certification within 30 days of staff start dates.
Source: AGLC (Alberta)
AGLC requires Reel Facts training for VLT retail staff
Operators must certify VLT staff within 30 days and meet the 80% exam score to stay compliant.
Source: AGLC (Alberta)
theScore Bet becomes an official gaming operator of the CFL
The agreement gives theScore Bet an official CFL role across two Canadian markets and includes fan activations.
Kambi highlights Alberta partnership as province opens betting market
Kambi’s comments connect its Alberta operator partnership with expectations for the province’s new regulated market.
Licence
Greentube enters Alberta with online casino games
Greentube’s entry adds a supplier to Alberta’s newly opened regulated commercial iGaming market.
AGCO bars alcohol retailers from accepting manufacturer inducements in Ontario
The restrictions shape how Ontario grocery and convenience retailers can negotiate with alcohol manufacturers.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO outlines enforcement for advertising and inducement breaches in Ontario
Alcohol licensees face possible financial penalties or loss of their licence for non-compliant advertising and inducements.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Licence
Greentube enters Alberta as the province opens its regulated igaming market
The registration and launch give Greentube access to Alberta’s newly regulated market.
Licence
Alberta approves 36 igaming operators as 22 platforms go live
Operators should note 36 operators cleared Alberta's dual-approval process, with 22 platforms live on 17 July.
Departure
Ontario gaming minister Stan Cho resigns amid expense criticism
Cho's resignation removes the minister overseeing Ontario gaming after criticism over $16,000 in hotel expenses.
Play’n GO enters Alberta regulated market
The expansion adds Alberta to Play'n GO's Canadian business after entering the newly regulated iGaming market.