DAZN Bet has received approval from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to offer gaming and sports betting in Ontario, according to reports. The company plans to launch with Pragmatic Group, but has not confirmed a date and is still finalising details with iGaming Ontario.
Ontario approval and the planned Pragmatic Group partnership move DAZN Bet toward market entry, though no launch date is confirmed.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAZN | Not stated | AGCO grants DAZN an Ontario online betting and casino licence | Not stated | |
| NeoPollard Interactive | Not stated | AGLC opens Alberta iGaming registrations ahead of market launch | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | AGCO sets two-stage approval process for new Ontario racetracks | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | AGCO outlines licensing requirements for Ontario cannabis retailers | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | AGCO outlines online licensing process for Ontario thoroughbred racing | Not stated |
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