DAZN Bet launches online betting and casino platform in Ontario
DAZN Bet’s Ontario launch establishes its North American presence, with Alberta identified as its next expansion market.
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Soft2Bet secures WPT Royale brand deal for planned Ontario casino and sportsbook
The agreement adds a planned casino and sportsbook brand in Ontario, but launch depends on regulatory approvals.
Spinmatic partners with Stoiximan to add casino games in Greece
The agreement expands the casino games available to Stoiximan customers in Greece.
UK prize competition operators form trade association
Operators should note the new Prize Competition Council unites over 50 operators promoting voluntary standards and player protection.
UK Gambling Commission executive calls for evidence-led regulation
Operators can expect regulatory decisions to be framed around evidence, measured impact and ongoing industry dialogue.
SBC News stock ticker covers Flutter, evoke and Entain June moves
The reported moves affect how investors hold and value listed gambling equities across London and Central and Eastern Europe.
Zitro installs Brave Dragon and River Gold Wealth at Monte-Carlo casino
The installation places Zitro’s Brave Dragon and River Gold Wealth games in the Casino de Monte-Carlo’s gaming offer.
Queensland OLGR outlines interview rules for compliance investigations
Licensees and staff involved in investigations need to understand their response obligations and interview rights.
Source: OLGR Queensland
AGCO approves Woodbine racing resumption from 4 July
The approval sets the conditions and date for racing to resume at Woodbine after infrastructure repairs.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Greece regulator sets out horizontal rules for supervised gambling entities
The common framework sets compliance requirements across the regulator's supervised gambling entities.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Fine
AGCO fines Great Canadian Entertainment C$120,000 over casino software
The penalty reinforces approval requirements for casino equipment and gives the operator a 15-day appeal window.
Mozambique communications regulator sets consent rules for marketing SMS
Betting operators must limit promotional texts to users who have opted in and respect the SMS blocking service.
Appointment
Paysecure appoints Ganesh Iyer as head of product
The appointments add product and partnership leadership at a supplier serving iGaming clients.
EEEP refers 18 influencers to prosecutors over illegal gambling promotion
The action puts influencers and other commercial communicators within the stated scope of enforcement against illegal gambling promotion.
Ontario online gambling wagers rise 2% to €6.46bn in May
The figures show casino play drove monthly growth while sports betting activity declined in Ontario.
Spanish People's Party submits parliamentary question on gambling
The proposal could lead to coordinated action by Spain's autonomous communities on gambling-related policy.
ACMA prioritises gambling advertising reforms in 2026–27 compliance programme
Operators, broadcasters and online content providers may face investigations if they fail to comply with enacted advertising restrictions.
Egypt prepares legislation to criminalise online betting explicitly
Proposed explicit online betting offences and stronger penalties could heighten legal exposure for operators and payment providers serving Egyptian users.
DAZN Bet launches Ontario sportsbook and casino
The launch adds another licensed operator to Ontario’s competitive online betting and casino market.
AGCO advises racetracks to protect horses during Toronto heat warning
Racetrack operators must assess whether heat conditions require race cancellations to protect horses and participants.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO introduces full liquor-licence fee rebate for Ontario Legion branches
Eligible Legion branches can recover the full cost of liquor sales licence applications and renewals.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO advises Ontario racetracks on horse safety during Toronto heat warning
Racetracks may need to cancel races under temperature standards to protect horses and participants.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario changes liquor distribution and delivery rules from 1 July
Affected licensees must adjust transfers and delivery operations to meet the revised permissions and conditions.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO proposes 60-day licence suspension for Hamilton bar after alleged over-service
The proposal could suspend the venue’s liquor sales licence, subject to the licensee’s appeal rights.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO outlines grocery-store liquor inspections and possible penalties in Ontario
Licensees face inspections and potential penalties, with a 15-day window to appeal a monetary penalty order.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)