DraftKings launched Golden Nugget Online Gaming’s casino service in Ontario on 19 August, adding it to the company’s existing sportsbook and casino offering. The brand received its Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario licence on 12 June and offers online and mobile casino games through DraftKings’ technology platform.
The launch gives DraftKings a second online casino brand in Ontario under an AGCO licence.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incentive Games | Not stated | AGCO licenses Incentive Games to supply real-money games in Ontario | Not stated | |
| Incentive Games | Not stated | AGCO approves Incentive Games for Ontario iGaming market | Not stated | |
| Incentive Games | Not stated | AGCO grants Incentive Games an Ontario licence | Not stated | |
| High Roller Technologies | Not stated | High Roller applies to enter Ontario’s regulated iGaming market | Not stated | |
| High Roller Technologies | Not stated | High Roller Technologies applies for Ontario online gambling licence | Not stated |
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