ACADI president calls for stakeholder input on Italy’s land-based gaming overhaul
The proposed rules could affect land-based operators, player-channel distribution and competition in Italy’s online market.
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Saskatchewan allocates C$153.5m in gaming revenue to Indigenous groups
The allocation links gaming-sector revenue to funding for First Nations and Métis communities in Saskatchewan.
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Soft2Bet seeks Alberta approval for B2C and B2B gaming operations
The application could bring both an online operator and a service provider into Alberta's planned market.
AGLC bars political betting in Alberta’s regulated market
Operators preparing to enter Alberta will be barred from offering bets on political events.
PowerPlay secures $15m financing for Ontario player acquisition
The financing gives PowerPlay capital specifically for customer acquisition in Ontario’s regulated igaming market.
Murcia’s legal council backs bingo reform while flagging impact and access-control gaps
The findings could prompt changes to the decree’s social-impact assessment and controls on entry to bingo venues.
AGLC prohibits betting on political events in Alberta's online gaming rules
Operators preparing to enter Alberta must exclude political-event wagers under the amended standards.
Sapar calls for dialogue on Italy’s retail gambling rules
Gatti’s comments highlight concerns that Italy’s retail rules and technology may affect land-based operators and equipment suppliers.
Codere Italia executive warns retail gambling tender may concentrate market
The warning concerns how Italy’s planned retail tender could affect smaller operators and their workforces.
Quebec Court of Appeal rejects Magic Palace owners’ application for leave to appeal
The refusal leaves the temporary injunction denied while the underlying Royalty Agreement dispute continues.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Microgame CEO forecasts three to five years of Italian retail decline
Castaldo’s forecast and comments point to ongoing challenges for operators balancing Italy’s online and land-based channels.
Licence
Soft2Bet prepares Alberta market entry while assessing licence application
Soft2Bet’s planned entry and pending application indicate a prospective new competitor in Alberta’s regulated market.
Dutch state secretary says gambling law needs stronger player protection
Potential changes could affect online operators’ player-protection measures and use of behavioural techniques.
AGCO approves additional 2026 race dates at four Ontario tracks
The approved dates set the 2026 racing schedules for four Ontario tracks.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO switches iAGCO customer communications to email from 30 March
Ontario gambling businesses must keep their iAGCO email contact details current to receive regulatory correspondence.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Soft2Bet plans Alberta ToonieBet entry pending regulatory approval
The planned entry makes Soft2Bet another prospective operator in Alberta’s market, but remains conditional on regulatory approval.
Alberta seeks intervention in Supreme Court case on Ontario player pooling
The case could affect whether Alberta and Ontario can pursue cross-border player pooling for regulated iGaming.
CUTS report says offshore gaming participation rose after India's ban
The reported shift offshore may affect regulators' oversight and the consumer protections available to players in the three surveyed markets.
Licence
HBG On Line Gaming receives new Italian online gambling concession
The concession supports HBG On Line Gaming’s authorised online gambling activity in Italy.
Ukrainian gaming association opposes proposed military online casino ban
A proposed restriction could affect licensed online casino operators and shift some military gambling to illegal sites, officials said.
Acquisition
Betsson agrees to acquire Rhino’s Canadian business for €64.5m
Regulatory approvals and closing timing will determine when Betsson can gain Rhino’s Canadian consumer business and technology.
Results
Loto-Québec reports CAD2.297 billion in Q3 revenue
The results show how revenue was distributed across Loto-Québec’s casino, gaming-hall and lottery operations.
Bally’s and Intralot launch North American lottery brands
The rebranding identifies lottery technology operations in the United States and Canada while existing teams, employees and contracts remain in place.
ENJOY signs distribution agreement with Casimba Gaming
Casimba’s platform could extend ENJOY’s game distribution across the UK, Canada and the US social and sweepstakes sector.
Stake names Eden Hazard global ambassador ahead of 2026 World Cup
Stake plans to use Hazard in fan engagement and awareness campaigns across digital channels during the football season.