Ontario's gambling regulator has fined Booming Games $70,000 after prohibited auto-play functionality remained available on multiple slot games for several months. The AGCO found the supplier failed to properly configure, test, and monitor games offered to Ontario players.
bet365 has revealed the most popular online slot games among Alberta players following the province’s regulated iGaming launch. IGT’s Cleopatra Keno topped the first Alberta-specific rankings, followed by Amazing Link Zeus and Eruption Blaze CASHINGO in the opening month.
GGPoker has received approval to offer online poker in Alberta's regulated iGaming market, marking a major step toward its return to the province. The approval comes as parent company NSUS fights for shared international poker liquidity before Canada's Supreme Court.
Fanatics Betting & Gaming has received approval to launch online sports betting and casino gaming in Ontario, bringing its rapidly expanding U.S. gambling operation into Canada's largest regulated iGaming market and adding another major competitor to the province's crowded landscape.
Bally's has expanded its Canadian presence by launching Bally Bet and Monopoly Casino in Alberta. The dual rollout strengthens competition in the province's regulated iGaming market while giving players two new licensed platforms for sports betting and online casino gaming.
Betsson has completed its acquisition of Casino Days operator Rhino Entertainment, returning to Ontario while securing a pathway into Alberta's regulated iGaming market. The deal strengthens the company's Canadian footprint and signals a new phase of competition as Canada's regulated online gambling industry expands.
Canada ranks 2nd out of 42 countries in a new BettingTop10 study on World Cup 2026 betting engagement, driven by the highest per-fan wager on record, $241.17, even though just 15% of Canadians identify as soccer fans, the lowest share in the entire study
Toronto-based iGaming studio EdgeLabs has partnered with SOFTSWISS to bring more than 50 titles to the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, expanding the company's international distribution across Europe, Latin America and CIS markets while giving operators access to its growing portfolio.
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt says the operator is already benefiting from existing MGM Resorts customer relationships following its Alberta launch. Nearly 10% of new BetMGM players have an MGM connection, highlighting the potential power of its omnichannel strategy.
