Record $3B Revenue, But Loto-Québec's CEO Says the Online Game Isn't Won Yet
Loto-Québec posted a historic $3.09 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2025–26, the first time it has ever broken the $3 billion barrier. But CEO Jean-François Bergeron says the crown corporation must urgently strengthen its online gaming presence to stay ahead.
CIBC Takes Major Stake in Flutter Entertainment in Surprise Vote of Confidence
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has taken a 5.3% stake in Flutter Entertainment, signaling fresh institutional confidence in the FanDuel owner despite share-price pressure, leadership changes, and regulatory uncertainty. The move could reshape how investors view gambling stocks going forward.
Layoffs at theScore and Gambling.com Cloud Canada’s Gaming Industry Gathering
Canada’s online gambling boom is colliding with a wave of layoffs as PENN’s theScore and Gambling.com Group cut staff during a busy week for the industry. The moves raise bigger questions about profitability, automation, and the future of gaming jobs.
Oddin.gg Positions for Alberta Launch as Province Prepares Regulated Market
Oddin.gg has secured approval to operate in Alberta, allowing the esports betting infrastructure provider to prepare for the province’s regulated iGaming market launch in July 2026, expanding its Canadian footprint and strengthening its North American licensing presence.
EveryMatrix Set for Alberta Expansion as Regulated Market Nears Launch
EveryMatrix has reportedly received conditional approval from Alberta’s regulator to enter the province’s new iGaming market, setting the stage for its casino and sportsbook tech, aggregated content, and Fantasma Games portfolio to reach operators when regulated gaming launches in July.
bet365 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.
Inside 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.
Alberta 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.
Ontario 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.
Ontario 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.