Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission said its summer enforcement programme led to the removal of more than 50 Prime Slots machines from retail locations. The regulator conducted more than 200 inspections and said testing found the machines ordinarily relied on chance despite being marketed as games of skill.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto | CAD 350,000 | AGCO fines Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto CAD350,000 | Not stated | |
| Great Canadian Gaming | CAD 350,000 | AGCO fines Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto C$350,000 over party | Not stated | |
| Great Canadian Entertainment | CAD 350,000 | AGCO fines Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto CAD350,000 over event violations | Not stated | |
| Mark Anthony Group | CAD 40,000 | AGCO fines Mark Anthony Group C$40,000 over retailer payments | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | AGCO suspends Club 88 liquor licence and proposes revocation in Ontario | Not stated |
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Alberta launched its regulated iGaming market on 13 July 2026, with more than 20 operator websites going live, according to the Alberta iGaming Corporation’s chief executive. The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis agency sets and enforces rules, while AIGC manages the commercial side; a grace period for operators completing registration runs to 13 October.
Play’n GO said it launched casino content with more than 10 licensed operators when Alberta opened its regulated iGaming market on 13 July 2026. The company said Alberta is its third regulated Canadian province, following Ontario and Québec.
IGT said its PlayDigital and Everi game portfolios are available to commercial iGaming operators in Alberta, following the market's opening on 13 July 2026. The launch provides access to more than 130 PlayDigital titles alongside Everi games; IGT said it plans to add further titles in the coming months.
Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) updated its interim alcohol standards to allow licensed premises to use machines that sell and serve alcohol from 8 September 2026. Licensees must notify the AGCO, maintain continuous monitoring and supervise staff; machines may dispense beer, cider, wine and single-serve ready-to-drink beverages.
Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO) says it will intensify efforts against illegal gambling through international cooperation, engagement with industry stakeholders and public awareness initiatives. The regulator also says it acted on an Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruling concerning games of skill machines to ensure licensees meet the Criminal Code definition of gambling.