DAZN Bet launched its online sports betting and casino platform in Ontario, entering the North American market, the company said. It also said it was preparing to expand into Alberta after securing registration with the province's gaming regulator, ahead of the market's scheduled 13 July opening.
DAZN Bet’s Ontario launch establishes its North American presence, with Alberta identified as its next expansion market.
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Lottomatica led Italy’s online betting market in September, reportedly, with a 36.3% share. Player spending reached €106 million, up 44% from the previous month, while turnover rose 20% to €1,312 million; Flutter held 28.1% and bet365 10.6%.
Altenar says it will attend G2E Las Vegas 2026 to discuss sportsbook opportunities with operators and partners in the United States and Canada. The provider cited its partnership with DAZN Bet, which recently expanded into Ontario and Alberta, as part of its North American activity.
Altenar announced an agreement to provide sportsbook technology for DAZN Bet’s launches in Ontario and Alberta. The companies said the deployments will extend their existing partnership; Altenar also noted that Alberta opened its regulated online gambling market on 13 July.
Lottomatica held 34.1% of Italy’s sports-betting spending across retail and online channels in July 2026, according to reported operator data. Flutter followed with 33.4%, while total spending was nearly €212m and stakes reached €1.5bn.
Online casino spending in Italy reached €304 million in July 2026, up 15.3% from the same month a year earlier, according to reported market figures. Lottomatica held a 31.10% share of spending, ahead of Sisal at 13.69% and Eurobet at 7.74%.