Industry News

Ontario’s regulated iGaming market had its biggest month ever in July, with players wagering a record $9.88 billion. Active accounts and online casino revenue also reached new highs, highlighting the continued growth of Ontario’s regulated online gambling industry.

Fanatics Casino has officially launched in Ontario, becoming the province’s 49th active iGaming operator. The company is starting with casino gaming before adding sports betting in 2027 and expanding into Alberta, marking its first international market and major Canadian growth push.

Alberta’s regulated iGaming market continues to expand as Casino Time and Vegas Club Casino launch online casino sites in the province. The two additions bring the commercial market to over two dozen sites while introducing new competition for operators and more choice for Alberta players.

BetMGM has expanded its Alberta casino offering with live dealer blackjack, roulette and baccarat streamed directly from MGM Resorts properties in Las Vegas. The launch brings MGM Live’s Vegas-based gaming experience to Alberta’s newly competitive online casino market for local players.

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.