Alberta opens iGaming market with nearly 50 registered operators
Registration and player-protection requirements set the conditions for operators entering Alberta’s new market.
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Industry roundup reports supplier deals and appointments ahead of Alberta launch
The reported agreements include sportsbook supply and game distribution activity connected to Alberta’s regulated market launch.
Fine
DNB fines ABN Amro €8.5m over anti-money-laundering checks
The case shows banks may face enforcement over inadequate checks on gambling-related customer transactions.
AGCO requires nerve-blocked thoroughbreds to be added to a list
The rule gives racing participants a listing requirement for horses that have undergone nerve blocking.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
DraftKings plans Alberta sportsbook and casino launch on 13 July
The launch would make DraftKings and Golden Nugget available in Alberta’s newly regulated online gambling market.
Alberta prepares to move gambling market from grey-market status
Operators and suppliers may need to prepare for a new regulated market in Alberta.
Report examines Alberta’s transition to regulated gambling
Alberta’s regulatory approach may affect gambling operators and suppliers preparing for its market transition.
FanDuel plans Alberta launch on 13 July, subject to final regulatory approval
Operators and investors should treat FanDuel’s planned Alberta entry and related agreements as conditional on regulatory approval.
FanDuel Canada plans Alberta casino and sportsbook launch on 13 July
The launch and pending clearance determine whether FanDuel Canada and Light & Wonder can offer these products in Alberta.
Ontario permits credit card deposits for regulated online gambling
Payment-method rules affect operators’ deposit options and regulators’ oversight of gambling safeguards.
AGSI urges Italian Senate to approve bill on banking access for gambling firms
The bill could affect gambling businesses’ access to banking services and credit in Italy.
AGSI asks Italian Senate to approve bill on gambling-sector bank accounts
The proposal concerns banking access for gambling businesses and workers in Italy.
Octoplay and Entain prepare casino-game launches in five markets
The planned market launches and bespoke projects would extend Octoplay’s games partnership with Entain.
Coolbet plans Alberta exit ahead of regulated iGaming launch
Coolbet’s exit removes its services from Alberta before the regulated market opens.
Prospect Markets agrees proposed US prediction-markets launch with OG Broker
The proposed entry depends on definitive agreements and any required regulatory approvals before launch.
Fine
AGCO fines Great Canadian Entertainment $170,000 over Pickering Casino Resort controls
The penalty underscores Ontario casino operators’ obligations to monitor high-risk customers and report suspected money laundering.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Penalty
AGCO orders C$170,000 in penalties against Great Canadian over Pickering Casino Resort
The order underscores casino operators’ exposure to penalties and appeal deadlines when anti-money-laundering controls fall short.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO requires registration for suppliers serving Ontario lottery retailers
Suppliers need to account for AGCO registration and possible fees before serving Ontario lottery retailers or other gaming sectors.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Licence
AGCO outlines renewal and transfer rules for Ontario affiliate delivery licences
Affiliate delivery businesses must meet renewal deadlines and transfer conditions to continue operating under a valid licence.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Alberta launches regulated online gambling market on 13 July
Operators seeking to enter Alberta must complete both provincial registration and a commercial agreement with the conduct-and-manage entity.
Departure
Rivalry chief executive Steven Salz resigns while remaining on board
The leadership change comes as Rivalry remains subject to a Canadian share-trading ban and has stopped gaming operations.
Licence
AGLC registers 50 operators for Alberta’s commercial iGaming market
The register indicates the number of operators entering Alberta’s commercial online gambling market.
Alberta projects CAD 76 million in first-year iGaming revenue
Operators must complete the remaining registration steps before they can be ready for Alberta’s market launch.
DAZN launches sportsbook and online casino in Ontario
DAZN’s Ontario entry adds another operator to the province’s competitive online market.
Alberta opens commercial online gambling market on 13 July
Operators entering Alberta must meet separate registration and contracting requirements before launch.