PointsBet Canada has agreed to a wo-day Ontario suspension after settling with the AGCO over alleged failures to report suspicious bets involving NBA player Jontay Porter. The settlement resolves its appeal of the regulator’s proposed five-day penalty announced in February.
BetMGM has renewed its Canadian sports betting partnership with the NFL, extending the agreement to Alberta alongside Ontario. The deal gives the sportsbook league marketing rights as Alberta’s regulated iGaming market grows and operators compete during the 2026 NFL season.
River Cree Resort & Casino has selected Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) to power its planned online casino and sportsbook launch in Alberta. The partnership adds an established First Nations-owned operator to the province’s newly regulated iGaming market as competition intensifies.
BetMGM has renewed its multi-year partnership with Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, extending their collaboration on responsible gambling campaigns. The move follows Alberta’s regulated iGaming launch and comes as licensed operators compete to attract players in Canada’s newest gambling market.
Alberta's regulated online gambling market has reached 50 approved brands following the October 13 deadline for unregulated operators. The milestone marks a major shift for Canadian iGaming, as regulators push offshore platforms to enter the system or leave.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has fined theScore Bet $200,000 over two unfulfilled cash-out offers on a multi-leg parlay. The penalty comes as Alberta's newly regulated iGaming market creates fresh opportunities and challenges for operators across Canada.
PENN Entertainment’s theScore Bet has been named an official NFL sports betting and iCasino partner in Canada. The multi-year agreement gives PENN access to NFL trademarks, team intellectual property, marketing rights and fan experiences around major league events.
Betway has launched its sportsbook and online casino in Alberta’s regulated iGaming market, joining more than 30 operating sites as established operators transition from the province’s grey market. The launch comes ahead of an October deadline for operators to become regulated.
DraftKings has signed an exclusive sponsorship agreement with Prime Video covering NHL on Prime’s Wednesday Night Hockey broadcasts in Canada. The deal gives DraftKings prominent sportsbook and online casino integrations throughout the 2026-27 NHL season and select Stanley Cup Playoff coverage.
