Future of Sport in Canada Commission recommends using sports betting revenue to fund sports
Tue, 24 Mar 2026A new report published on Tuesday by the Future of Sport in Canada Commission recommended that the federal government should use tax revenue from sports betting to fund sports in Canada. However, it also identified growing concerns over the potential for competition manipulation amid “dramatically evolving pressures” created by sports wagering. In its near-1,000-page final ...
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Caesars to launch all three iGaming brands in Alberta
Mon, 23 Mar 2026Given its longstanding brick-and-mortar casino presence and multi-brand iGaming approach to Ontario, it always seemed a safe bet that Caesars Entertainment would pursue the online gaming opportunity in Alberta. The Las Vegas gaming giant announced on Monday that it has applied for an operator’s license and has opened pre-registration in the province, which is slated ...
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Soft2Bet touts its dual advantage for Alberta iGaming
Thu, 19 Mar 2026Online gaming operator and services provider Soft2Bet intends to be in Alberta when the province launches commercial regulated iGaming later this year. The company announced this week that it is seeking regulatory approval both to operate a B2C online gaming platform and to offer B2B services to other participants in the province’s upcoming market. Soft2Bet ...
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TonyBet joins Canadian Gaming Association with eyes on Alberta
Thu, 19 Mar 2026European operator TonyBet is the newest member of theCanadian Gaming Association (CGA) as it plans for expansion into Alberta. The Ontario-licensed sportsbook and casino has joined the industry trade association as it continues to invest in growing in the Canadian market. TonyBet has been live in the regulated Ontario market since 2023 after receiving its ...
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Alberta will not allow betting on political elections
Wed, 18 Mar 2026When Alberta launches commercial online gambling this year, betting on elections and other political events will be banned. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) confirmed the new rule has been added to its Standards and Requirements for Internet Gaming (SRIG) in a bulletin issued on Tuesday. “AGLC is committed to reviewing policies to meet ...
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Saskatchewan casinos and PlayNow outperforming expectations
Tue, 17 Mar 2026Land-based and online gaming in Saskatchewan generated more revenue than expected for the province’s First Nations and Métis communities in the 2025-26 fiscal year. The provincial government announced on Tuesday that the strong performance of Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) casinos, SaskGaming properties and the PlayNow.com online platform raised $153.5m in gaming revenue payments for ...
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Alberta enters the chat in Supreme Court about Ontario player pooling
Mon, 16 Mar 2026Alberta wants a say in the Supreme Court case assessing whether Ontario can offer international liquidity for certain forms of iGaming. The Attorney General of Alberta has asked to intervene in the Supreme Court appeal concerning whether or not Ontario is allowed to pool players of peer-to-peer gaming like online poker and daily fantasy sports ...
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Higher casino traffic drives small uptick in Loto-Québec revenue
Mon, 16 Mar 2026Loto-Québec reported that higher traffic at its casinos and gaming halls was a contributing factor in a small year-over-year increase in revenue through the first three quarters of its 2025-26 fiscal year. The crown corporation’s financial results for April 1 to Dec. 29, 2025, show that its total revenues reached $2.30bn, up 2.6% from the ...
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Betsson buys Casino Days operator Rhino Entertainment Group
Thu, 12 Mar 2026Swedish gaming operator Betsson is set to significantly expand its cross-Canada online gaming portfolio and its regulated iGaming business in Ontario by acquiring several brands already active in the country. The company announced on Thursday that it has agreed to buy the Canadian B2C assets of Rhino Entertainment Group for approximately C$100m, including the Ontario-licensed ...
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SBC Summit Canada 2026 prepares the industry for big changes ahead
Wed, 11 Mar 2026As Canada’s gaming landscape enters a decisive period of expansion and reform, SBC Summit Canada 2026 will bring leadership, regulation and commercial strategy into sharp focus. Taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from May 19–21, the rebranded summit will feature a three-stage conference program, with tracks dedicated to Sports Betting & iGaming, Affiliates ...
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