Betting Industry News
Technology, Regulation, and Player Protection: What’s Being Discussed at CGS 2025
From June 17–19, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre will host the Canadian Gaming Summit 2025 – the country’s largest business platform for discussing the future of gambling, regulation, and technology. This isn’t just an annual gathering – it’s a meeting point for government, operators, startups, and the professional community. The summit is organized by SBC […]
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What Changed in Canada’s Betting Industry in May 2025
The Canadian online gambling market continues to evolve. Amid ongoing reforms, new legislation, and growing partnerships, the betting industry is becoming an increasingly prominent part of the economic landscape. Here’s a round-up of the key developments that took place this May. AGCO increases pressure on media platforms The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) […]
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Why Offline Betting Is Winning Back Canadian Bettors
Digital technology has transformed everyday life beyond recognition. Today, you can buy groceries or watch movie premieres – all with just an app. Everything has become simpler, faster, and more convenient. The betting industry has gone through a similar shift: mobile platforms and websites have replaced paper slips, queues, and even conversations with cashiers. But […]
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Alberta’s iGambling Bill: A Bold Move With Unanswered Questions
The bill to launch online gambling in Alberta is still under review in the provincial legislature, but it has already sparked strong reactions. One major point of criticism is the lack of clarity. The New Democratic Party representatives have called the document underdeveloped – as one member put it, it’s “just like buying a car […]
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Spring 2025: Canadian Betting World News Digest
The Canadian betting sector continues to evolve, bringing new developments that impact players, operators, and stakeholders across the country. From shifting political wagering odds to major corporate partnerships, staying informed is essential to understanding the direction of the market. Our goal is to keep you updated with the most relevant news, offering insight into key […]
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Alberta Gears Up to Launch a Regulated Online Gambling Market in 2026
Alberta, one of Canada’s most economically developed provinces, is set to launch its open online gambling sector in the first quarter of 2026. This move marks a major step in Alberta’s gaming industry, which has lagged behind more developed markets like Ontario’s. However, the path to this launch has proven more complicated than planned. Initially, […]
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Women in Betting: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
Just a few decades ago, sports wagering was considered a predominantly male pastime. Bookmakers focused on a male audience, and women’s participation in betting remained minimal. However, the situation has changed. Each year, more and more women are getting involved in the industry, making it not just an occasional occurrence but a noticeable trend. Let’s […]
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Hockey in Canada: Betting and Excitement
In one of our articles, we mentioned that the NHL holds a dominant position in Canada’s sports betting market, with hockey accounting for 45% of all wagers. However, the recent 4 Nations Face-Off tournament proved that Canadians’ passion for hockey and betting has reached a whole new level. The final match at TD Garden in […]
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Not Just Sports: Canadians Embrace Novelty in Betting
Wagering has long been a part of Canada’s sports culture, and the hype around Super Bowl LIX only reinforces this fact. Senior trading manager Christian Cipollini noted that Super Bowl LIX was “the single biggest betting event in the history of BetMGM.” It’s worth mentioning that both BetMGM and Bet365 hold Ontario licenses for sports […]
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How the Shift to Online Influences the Betting Sector in Canada
The worldwide gambling industry has experienced substantial changes over the last few decades. Many bookmakers that started with traditional land-based betting locations, such as Bet365, eventually moved online. The Canadian gambling market changed after the legalization of single-event sports wagering in 2021. The government allowed provinces to decide whether to issue licenses for betting operators. […]
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