OLG launches Bede-powered app in Ontario
The launch updates OLG’s mobile platform for its online gaming and sports betting services.
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Supreme Court adds Loto-Québec to Ontario iGaming liquidity appeal
The appeal could determine whether Ontario can connect online poker and other peer-to-peer games with players abroad.
IGSA adds Responsible Gambling Council and Focal Research as partner members
IGSA’s partner network gains organisations focused on safer-gambling standards, risk detection and player support.
Polymarket secures La Liga prediction-market partnership in US and Canada
The partnership gives Polymarket commercial access to La Liga rights across two markets, while Ontario restrictions remain in place.
CSA and CIRO reiterate Canadian rules for prediction-market contracts
Operators offering event contracts in Canada may face registration requirements and enforcement if they do not comply with securities or derivatives laws.
OLG launches Bede-powered mobile app with mkodo geolocation in Ontario
The rollout combines OLG’s mobile app with geolocation intended to meet Ontario regulatory requirements.
LaLiga North America partners with Polymarket in US and Canada
The agreement gives Polymarket rights to offer league-related prediction market activities across two North American markets.
LaLiga names Polymarket exclusive prediction market partner in the US and Canada
Polymarket gains exclusive LaLiga partnership rights in the United States and Canada, including league branding and fan engagement.
ToonieBet becomes Rock League’s official betting partner for inaugural season
The agreement gives ToonieBet visibility during Rock League’s first season in Toronto.
La Liga names Polymarket exclusive prediction market partner in Canada and US
The partnership covers Canada while Polymarket remains unable to accept trades or advertise in Ontario.
Russian lawmaker urges Kremlin to reject online casino legalisation plan
The opposing proposals leave Russia’s potential online casino legalisation and taxation uncertain for operators and policymakers.
Strive Gaming supplies PAM platform to PlayStar for North American expansion
The agreement supports PlayStar’s planned expansion into additional regulated markets with Strive’s platform.
Council of State upholds ADM’s withdrawal of Fiumicino bingo concession
The ruling upholds the concession withdrawal and clarifies the court’s view of licence and operating requirements.
CSA and CIRO warn Canadian event-contract providers of possible enforcement
The warning sets out compliance and enforcement risks for firms offering event contracts in Canada.
AGCO sets standards for Ontario centralised self-exclusion programme
Operators will need to block centrally self-excluded players while maintaining their existing site-level programmes.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Alberta sets 13 July launch for private online gambling market
Operators must register, contract with Alberta iGaming Corporation and connect to the central self-exclusion system before launch.
Licence
Alberta opens regulated online gambling market on 13 July
Operators and suppliers must weigh the stated fees and compliance requirements before entering Alberta’s regulated market.
Licence
Alberta sets 13 July launch for regulated iGaming market
Operators must prepare player-protection measures and connect to Alberta’s central self-exclusion system to participate.
Acquisition
VICI agrees to buy Alberta casino real estate for CAD200.6m
The proposed acquisition would change the ownership and lease arrangements for casino properties in Alberta.
Alberta sets 13 July opening date for regulated online gambling market
The announced opening date gives operators a timetable for entering Alberta’s regulated online gambling market.
Ontario makes LCBO exclusive wholesaler of beverage alcohol
Ontario alcohol licensees must adapt to LCBO’s exclusive wholesale role under the regulatory changes now in effect.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Acquisition
Vici Properties buys two Alberta casinos and hotels for $114.4m
The Alberta acquisition would expand Vici’s property portfolio and add annual revenue under a long-term lease arrangement.
Gaming Corps agrees to supply games to Betty in Ontario
The agreement adds Gaming Corps content to Betty’s Ontario offering, creating a new distribution channel for the supplier.
Kansspelautoriteit issues guidance on operator contact with at-risk gamblers
Dutch licensees are given guidance on player contact and reporting when customers may face gambling harm.
CIRO authorises Wealthsimple to facilitate limited event-contract trading
The authorisation allows Wealthsimple to offer a restricted form of event-contract trading in Canada.