Action Network introduced Playbook, an AI bot for X and Discord that turns posted betting picks into preloaded sportsbook slips. The source said it supports FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars and bet365, among others.
The tool creates a route from social betting content to sportsbook apps for the named operators.
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Alberta has opened its online casino market to private operators, with multiple brands cleared to launch, according to a consumer guide. The guide names DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, Penn Entertainment, BetMGM, bet365, Rush Street Interactive and Bally’s among companies entering the market. It says operators are launching casino and sportsbook services alongside the provincial PlayAlberta site.
Alberta’s commercial iGaming market launched on 13 July with nearly 50 registered operators, according to provincial regulators. Operators must also sign commercial agreements with the Alberta iGaming Corporation before going live; the province requires RG Check accreditation and centralised self-exclusion from launch.
Ontario’s regulated iGaming market permits credit card deposits, while the report reports that operators listed in the United States have not extended their credit card restrictions to Canada. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis said they continue to monitor developments in other jurisdictions.
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis has registered 35 operator sites at various approval stages ahead of the province’s planned 13 July online gambling launch, according to the report. Operators named include bet365, FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, BetRivers, theScore Bet and Betway; the report also names technology and content suppliers preparing to serve the market.
Ohio’s Casino Control Commission submitted a proposed rule change this week to remove credit cards as a funding method for sports betting accounts. The draft would allow promotional credits, winnings, bank transfers and certain provider corrections, while permitting other methods approved by the executive director. Public comment is open until 15 May, with a hearing and legislative review to follow.