Ontario’s government is discussing possible tighter gambling advertising restrictions, Tourism, Culture and Gaming Minister Stan Cho said. The review follows the defeat of a bill to prohibit online gambling adverts, and Cho said he was also discussing further protections with the attorney general and the provincial gambling regulator.
Any new restrictions could change how gambling operators advertise in Ontario.
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Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and Mohegan subsidiary MGE Niagara Entertainment agreed to end Mohegan’s exclusivity for brick-and-mortar gaming in the Niagara Region. Mohegan will continue operating Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara, while OLG plans to begin a procurement process for potential new operators later this year.
Ontario tourism, culture and gaming minister Stan Cho resigned from cabinet. He faced criticism over $16,000 of Toronto hotel expenses despite living in the city and said he took responsibility for a mistake.
Cambodia’s Commercial Gambling Management Commission (CGMC) reportedly discussed strengthening inspections and management of licensed casino professionals. The meeting was led by secretary general Yeth Vinel, according to reports. The discussion follows calls by CGMC chairman Aun Pornmoniroth for government reviews of casino licensing status and a warning that venues linked to online fraud or other illegal activity could lose their licences.
The Continue the Change party renewed its call for stricter gambling advertising rules in Bulgaria, while Yes, Bulgaria said it would introduce a bill proposing a broader ban. In July, Continue the Change urged the government to tighten advertising controls before the 2026/27 budget, but Deputy Finance Minister Lyudmila Petkova rejected that proposal and said the government was preparing a wider gambling-law review.
Reportedly, Italy’s Senate Culture Committee continued examining bills to reform the football system. The proposed legislation includes tighter restrictions on betting advertising.