PowerPlay launches online sportsbook in Alberta after provincial approvals
Provincial approvals and onboarding enable PowerPlay to offer its sportsbook in Alberta’s regulated market.
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UKGC fines GGPoker operator NSUS £672,829 over compliance breaches
GGPoker’s penalty highlights regulatory consequences for inadequate customer interventions and marketing emails sent to customers who had self-excluded.
Source: UKGC
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UKGC fines In Touch Games £6.1m over compliance failures
In Touch Games’ penalty highlights regulatory consequences for delayed customer interactions and inadequate money laundering risk assessments.
Source: UKGC
ASOPOS urges Dominican government to revise gambling bill over supplier liability
The proposed liability rules could affect technology suppliers serving gambling operators in the Dominican Republic.
Alberta lists Betway Canada sportsbook and casino as operating platforms
The listing brings another sportsbook and casino operator into Alberta's regulated market.
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Alberta awards Brick House CA$2.4 million for gambling treatment
Alberta’s funding supports outpatient treatment and aftercare, with in-person and virtual services for people seeking gambling-related help.
SIGA panel examines omnichannel data for Saskatchewan players
SIGA's research shows most Saskatchewan residents have not engaged with igaming, pointing to untapped digital demand for the operator.
Betway enters Alberta’s regulated online gambling market
Betway and other Super Group brands have entered Alberta's licensed online gambling market.
DraftKings becomes NHL sportsbook and casino partner on Prime Video in Canada
The agreement gives DraftKings exclusive sportsbook and casino exposure during NHL broadcasts in Canada.
Century Casinos agrees to sell two Alberta properties for US$16.4 million
The proposed transaction would transfer two Alberta casino operations to Highfield, with proceeds intended to reduce Century’s debt.
DraftKings secures exclusive NHL on Prime sponsorship in Canada
The agreement provides DraftKings with exclusive sportsbook and casino integrations across Canadian NHL broadcasts.
Asonabade urges Dominican Republic to review gambling bill
Changes to the bill could shape market rules for betting shops and online gambling operators.
AGLC requires Alberta iGaming operators to register and sign AiGC agreements
Operators entering Alberta must complete a two-step process with AGLC registration first, then an AiGC commercial agreement, plus mandatory self-exclusion integration.
Source: AGLC (Alberta)
DraftKings becomes exclusive NHL on Prime sponsor in Canada for 2026-27
The agreement gives DraftKings exclusive sportsbook and casino exposure during NHL broadcasts in Canada.
VICI Properties agrees Alberta racetrack lease with CAD10.7m annual base rent
VICI’s lease sets CAD10.7m in initial annual base rent over a 20-year term, with four five-year renewal options.
Century Casinos agrees to sell Alberta racing and gaming operations
Century Casinos’ planned Alberta operations sale supports its stated aims of reducing debt and concentrating on US gaming operations.
Alberta grants Brick House Recovery Centre $2.4m for gambling treatment
The grant funds treatment before the province receives the operator payments linked to regulated iGaming revenue.
Ontario reports C$9.74bn in iGaming wagers for August
Ontario’s reported wager growth gives operators and investors a measure of the province’s iGaming activity.
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Loto-Québec increases quarterly revenue by 2.1% to $782.6m
Loto-Québec’s quarterly revenue of $782.6m and growth of 2.1% provide investors with a performance benchmark.
Alberta pledges $2.4m to expand gambling addiction treatment
Alberta’s funding expands gambling addiction treatment and related services following its opening to commercial online casinos and sportsbooks.
Procon-RJ begins sanctions against 175 betting platforms
Affected operators face individual consumer-law penalties of up to R$14m per supplier.
Alberta regulator warns consumers to check online gambling operators
Registered operators must meet Alberta advertising requirements, while consumers are being urged to verify registration.
Ontario records $9.74bn in August cash wagers as sportsbook revenue weakens
Ontario operators face weaker revenue despite historically high gambling activity, as sportsbooks dragged online gambling revenue to its lowest since March.
iGaming Ontario and RGC extend education programme to 40 campuses
The expansion brings gambling-harm education and information about self-exclusion to students at 40 Ontario campuses.
iGaming Ontario supports RGC tour promoting BetGuard across 40 Ontario campuses
The expanded tour gives students at more Ontario campuses access to information about BetGuard and gambling support resources.
Source: iGaming Ontario