AGCO advances Ontario gaming oversight measures in 2024–2025
The measures affect gaming-sector compliance oversight and collaboration on responsible gambling in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
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AGCO expands digital compliance tools in Ontario
The changes affect reporting and compliance processes for regulated retailers in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO expands analytics and data-sharing work across Ontario
The programme may inform how the AGCO uses data in compliance oversight and related regulatory activity.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO reports 15 outstanding audit action items in Ontario
The outstanding actions indicate continuing follow-up on recommendations affecting Ontario’s gambling regulator.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO reports Ontario igaming compliance priorities for 2024–2025
Operators face regulatory scrutiny of player protection, bonus offers, betting integrity and money-laundering safeguards.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets four priorities in its 2025–2028 strategic plan
The plan sets the AGCO's stated priorities for regulating Ontario's gaming market and other sectors over three years.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
PENN restructures leadership and seeks an Interactive operations chief
The restructuring changes leadership of PENN’s online betting and casino operations in Canada and the US.
Tender
PlayCity receives bids from three operators for Ukrainian lottery licences
Applicants must plan for a shorter licence term and meet nationwide retail and operational requirements.
AGCO warns Ontario private karaoke bars of stricter enforcement over alcohol violations
Licensed karaoke bars face increased oversight and potentially stronger penalties for persistent alcohol-law violations.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO intensifies monitoring of private room karaoke bars over liquor violations
Karaoke bars' violation rate is nearly double other licensed establishments, prompting increased monitoring and stronger enforcement.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario amends alcohol rules for grocery stores, convenience stores and wine boutiques
Licensed grocery stores, convenience stores and wine boutiques may now advertise and sell alcohol online alongside other products.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
DraftKings reports Toronto Blue Jays led Ontario sports betting handle in 2025
The rankings offer DraftKings and other operators evidence of which teams and players attracted Ontario betting activity.
Licence
PlayCity issues 10 software licences and revokes seven in Ukraine
Software providers and gambling companies face new licensing decisions as PlayCity reviews compliance in Ukraine.
Licence
AGCO issues Ontario racetrack licences for 2026 racing
The licences determine which named racetrack associations are approved to operate in the upcoming period.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
iGaming Ontario targets 2026 launch for province-wide self-exclusion system
The system is intended to let players exclude themselves across participating online gambling operators through one process.
KSA reorganises into three directorates from January 2026
The restructuring changes how the KSA oversees licensing, player protection and digital operations in the Dutch gambling market.
KSA restructures governance and creates three directorates from January 2026
The new structure changes how the KSA manages supervision, licensing and enforcement responsibilities.
Three Canadian lotteries appeal Ontario player-pooling ruling to Supreme Court
The appeal may determine whether Ontario-regulated peer-to-peer games can pool players across borders.
AGCO working group recommends changes to equine drug programme
The planned reforms could change case handling and penalties for equine drug violations in Ontario horse racing.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO approves Ontario horse-racing dates and oversees race meetings
Racetracks need an agreement with OLG and consultation with the Ontario Racing Association to secure approved racing dates.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO proposes 45-day liquor licence suspension for Zara Lounge
A previous 10-day suspension preceded this 45-day proposal over alleged repeated violations found during an inspection.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario transfers horse-racing oversight to AGCO under 2015 legislation
The transfer identifies the authority responsible for horse-racing oversight in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO plans equine drug programme reforms for April 2018
The planned process changes affect how horse-racing drug cases and penalties are handled in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO approves Ontario horse-racing dates subject to signed agreements
Racetracks need signed agreements with OLG to secure approved racing dates, with AGCO staff overseeing race-day compliance.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Fine
Lithuania’s GSA fines Tete-a-tete €341,049 for AML breaches
The fine underscores AML risks from inadequate customer monitoring, while the operator may appeal.