Industry News

By: Rowan Fisher-Shottonbet365 Signals Aggressive Long-Term Canada Growth Strategy Ahead of Alberta Launch
bet365 executive Andrew Moreno discussed the company’s Canada expansion strategy ahead of Alberta’s regulated online gambling launch, highlighting localization, sustainable growth, and the future of sports betting as competition intensifies across the country’s rapidly evolving iGaming market.

By: Rowan Fisher-ShottonInside BetGuard: Ontario’s New Province-Wide Self-Exclusion System Explained
iGaming Ontario officially launched BetGuard, a centralized self-exclusion platform allowing users to block themselves from Ontario’s regulated online gambling market through one portal, marking a major shift in responsible gaming as the province’s booming betting industry faces mounting pressure over gambling addiction concerns.

By: Rowan Fisher-ShottonAlberta iGaming Launch Accelerates as 30+ Operators Prepare for July Rollout
Alberta is set to launch its regulated iGaming market in July, with more than 30 sportsbooks and online casinos already registered. The rollout marks a major shift in Canada’s gambling landscape as the province opens its doors to private operators.

By: Rowan Fisher-ShottonOntario Fines Relax Gaming and Arise Solutions Over Unregulated Site Access
Ontario’s gaming regulator has fined Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions after finding their games on unregulated sites accessible to provincial players, underscoring a tougher crackdown on offshore gambling and raising new questions about compliance in Canada’s regulated iGaming market.

By: Rowan Fisher-ShottonOntario iGaming Sets New All-Time Monthly Record in March 2026
Ontario’s regulated iGaming market set a new monthly record in March 2026, with handle, revenue, and player activity all climbing as online casino wagering led the way and sports betting, poker, and market changes helped shape another huge month overall.

By: Rowan Fisher-ShottonCanadian Lotteries Choose Kambi to Power Multi-Province Sportsbook Plan
Canadian lotteries have tapped Kambi to power a multi-province sportsbook solution, marking a major shift for the country’s regulated betting market. The deal could unify PROLINE across several jurisdictions, strengthen lottery offerings, and reshape competition for players nationwide going forward.

By: Rowan Fisher-ShottonNew Ontario Bill Would Crack Down on Online Gambling Advertising
Ontario’s new Bill 107 is aiming to ban online gambling advertising across the province, triggering a major debate over public health, industry rules, and the future of regulated iGaming as lawmakers, operators, and sports stakeholders brace for the next round.

By: Rowan Fisher-ShottonDelta Casino Takes a Major Step Forward With Play’n GO in Ontario
Delta Casino has partnered with Play’n GO to expand its Ontario iGaming offering, adding premium slots and digital games as the province’s regulated online casino market continues to grow and operators race to strengthen their content, credibility, and competitive edge.
By: Rowan Fisher-ShottonOntario iGaming Welcomes New Operator BetNova as Market Expands
BetNova has launched in Ontario’s regulated iGaming market, entering as a new online casino and sportsbook operator backed by Goldrush Gaming Group. The brand brings a mix of slots, live dealer games, and sports betting as competition in the province continues to grow.

By: Rowan Fisher-ShottonOntario iGaming Shake-Up: Casumo Pulls Out After Multi-Year Run in Province
Casumo has announced a full exit from Ontario’s regulated online casino market, winding down operations with strict player deadlines for withdrawals, bonus usage, and account closure following more than three years in the province.