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MCK and Canada Strike Deal With Possible Online Gambling Effects

While the new MOU may help improve relations with the federal government, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is still engaged in a legal fight with Ontario over iGaming. A new agreement between the Quebec-based Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke and Ottawa could help patch up their relationship following the decriminalization of single-game sports betting…
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MCK and Canada Strike Deal With Possible Online Gambling Effects
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What do you need to know about Canada iGaming legislation?

Banned since 1892, gambling has come a long way since Canada legalized horse racing and bingo in the early 1900s, with the first online casino officially opening its digital doors in 1994. However, the key question is whether legislation made sufficient progress to allow the local gambling industry to meet market demand and reap maximum benefit…
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The Meteoric Rise of Ontario as a Gambling Destination in Canada

Canada is a country of many wonders. The land of Niagara Falls and the Sleeping Giants is also a dreamland for recreational gamblers. Interestingly, however, all forms of gambling are'prohibited' according to the Criminal Code. So how are bets placed? Well, placing a wager is possible thanks to Section 207 of the Criminal Code that allows…
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The Meteoric Rise of Ontario as a Gambling Destination in Canada
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How casino and gambling sponsorships became commonplace in hockey

When it comes to hockey in Canada, we all know it's not just about the game. It's about the beer, the food, and all the good times that come with it. And while we're all used to seeing logos of various companies on our favourite team's jerseys, there's one type of endorsement that's become commonplace in hockey that might surprise you: the…
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How casino and gambling sponsorships became commonplace in hockey
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Online Gambling in Canada Experiences Record Growth

Toronto, Ontario, April 8, 2023 - Canada's online gambling industry has experienced a remarkable boom, with recent figures showing a significant increase in activity throughout the nation. Industry experts attribute this growth to a combination of factors, including the ongoing global pandemic, advancements in technology, and the liberalization of…
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Online Gambling in Canada Experiences Record Growth
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Transformation of Canadian Online Gambling Landscape

Montreal, Quebec, April 8, 2023 - The online gambling industry in Canada has experienced significant transformations recently, driven by a combination of evolving regulations and rapid technological advancements. These factors have contributed to a notable increase in the number of Canadians participating in online gambling and the entrance of new…
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The Future of Gaming in Canada: A Focus on Online Casinos

There's a large amount of online gambling in Canada. They operate under lenient rules and regulations since l their government's laws are lax. Any clear rules or regulations don't regulate many Canadian company websites. Changes were recently made to Canada's online gambling market. These changes led to healthy yearly growth in the market's data.…
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The Future of Gaming in Canada: A Focus on Online Casinos
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Gambling on Boxing in Ontario, Canada: Navigating the Current Regulatory Landscape

Ontario sports betting is regulated by the AGCO (Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario), with Registrar's Standards for Gaming outlining the legal requirements operators must meet to be allowed in the market. Based on CasinoBonusCA's data on the matter, in 2023 there are 60 online casino sites and 26 betting sites with an active ACGO…
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Canada’s Casino Legislation Updates in 2022

iGaming, or online gambling, launched in Ontario, Canada, in April 2022. It opens the door for online gambling companies to apply for licenses from the province's Alcohol and Gaming Commission. Compared to the heavily controlled gambling industry in the past, this is a huge shift for Canada. Except as expressly permitted by individual provinces,…
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Canada’s Casino Legislation Updates in 2022
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The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) has launched a constitutional challenge against iGaming Ontario and the Attorney General of Ontario over the provincial government's unilateral changes to the way gaming is managed. It says the changes are illegal and unconstitutional and is contesting Ontario's re-interpretation of Section 207 (1) of the…
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Canadians now have more options when it comes to online casinos

Gambling is a very popular form of entertainment in Canada and many parts of the world. Online gambling regulations in the country have recently changed, giving Canadians more options for online casinos. This guide will cover everything you need to know about online casinos in Canada. Can Canadians play online casinos? Yes, online casinos in…
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How is online gambling different in the U.S. and Canada?

In short, Canadian nationals are only allowed to play online gambling on online casino's through offshore websites. By contrast, U.S. citizens can't gamble on offshore websites or sportsbooks. Can you gamble online in Canada? Unfortunately, albeit not explicitly prohibiting this form of gambling, the Canadian government does not issue online…
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Canada gains new BC casino; sees eGaming gains

After a two-year delay due to COVID-19 and supply-chain issues, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited's $99.3 million investment, up from $70 million, recently celebrated the grand opening of its Cascades Casino Delta in British Colombia, Canada. Located in Delta, part of Metro Vancouver, the highly anticipated opening on September 29th,…
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Canada gains new BC casino; sees eGaming gains
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Evolution Of The Canadian Gambling Industry

Gambling has a long, rich history in Canada. For decades, its very existence was highly contested. The casino industry has traveled a long road to becoming the booming online realm that it is today. In 2022, a fresh world of casino games is available at the tap of a finger, thanks to the rise of mobile gambling. There's more than one reason why…
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The vast majority of gambling websites on the internet are run by international operators based in Canada, which has a thriving online gambling industry. The rules and regulations that regulate online gambling in Canada are not entirely clear. As a direct consequence of this, the government has historically taken a more lenient stance toward online…
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The Expected Effects of Ontario Legalizing Online Gambling

As the first Canadian province to legalize online casino gaming and sports betting, Ontario's attitude to gambling is changing. What are the expected effects? Legalized Online Gambling in Ontario Placing bets at online casinos and sportsbook sites has never been more popular due to the global online gambling industry undergoing rapid…
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The Expected Effects of Ontario Legalizing Online Gambling
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What is the Future of Gambling Sites in Canada?

The vast majority of gambling websites on the internet are run by international operators based in Canada, which has a thriving online gambling industry. The rules and regulations that regulate online gambling in Canada are not entirely clear. As a direct consequence of this, the government has historically taken a more lenient stance toward online…
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Casino industry in Quebec growing as Loto-Québec has record-breaking year

Many industries have been thrown into chaos over the past few years due to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, and the casino industry is no exception. Despite this, Loto-Québec has posted record numbers for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. With current trends in the industry, it doesn't look like this increase in popularity will be slowing down any…
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Casino industry in Quebec growing as Loto-Québec has record-breaking year
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Casino industrry in Quebec growing as Loto-Québec has record-breaking year

Many industries have been thrown into chaos over the past few years due to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, and the casino industry is no exception. Despite this, Loto-Québec has posted record numbers for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. With current trends in the industry, it doesn't look like this increase in popularity will be slowing down any…
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Canadian Basketball Teams That Are Sponsored By Online Casinos

The online casino industry has been quite prevalent over the last few years, and its popularity across the globe only continues to soar higher. While many would claim that its mainstream success is due to the evolution of technology over the years, the online casino industry also committed some effort to ensure that success. One of the popular…
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Trending online gambling businesses in Canada

The online gambling market in Canada has enjoyed rapid growth over the past few years, with gamblers in some provinces have recently been able to take advantage of relaxed laws thanks to the C-218 bill. Known as the'Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act' the C-218 bill was passed just last year and allows Canadians to place bets on single-game…
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Ontario Online Gambling Pt. 1: The Canadian Status Quo

There's considerable excitement around Ontario's plan to privatize online gambling, but also a lot of confusion. The launch of the first sites operating under the new system will take place on April 4. However, many Canadians aren't clear on the status of online gambling under Canadian law to begin with. Some may not know what options they have…
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Launch Dates and Who's Coming

Many online casino companies operate in Canada, offering residents of the country a multitude of gaming options. Yet the only online casino games legally available in the country are offered by provincial lotteries. All the other companies, like Jackpot City, Spin Casino, and 888casino, operate in a legal grey area. The good news is that the legal…
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The covered potential of the Canadian gambling market

The commercial gambling market in Canada has been growing at a faster rate than the world average. The gambling business in this country is already worth well over $12 billion, but projections expect it to increase well beyond that in the next decade. The federal government gave it a big boost last year by adopting a famous Bill C-218. It's a…
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Privatization Delays Costing Ontario Money As Casinos Shut Down Again

Ontario has closed the doors on all casinos in the province until a tentative date of January 26. The order came on Jan 4 and went into effect the following day. The Doug Ford government made the decision as the COVID-19 variant Omicron overwhelms healthcare and causes staffing shortages across the board. In doing so, it has highlighted the…
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Privatization Delays Costing Ontario Money As Casinos Shut Down Again
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Responsible Gambling Council Launches Ontario Campaign

Last month, the Responsible Gambling Council launched its newest awareness campaign, which main objective is to teach individuals how to safely enjoy wagering. The name of the new initiative is "Mindfulness Before Gambling", and its focus will be on Ontario gamblers, and teach them the importance of having a plan before committing to gambling. This…
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How Some Governments are Profiting from Legalizing the Gambling Industry

Gambling is a recreational activity that is beloved by people from various parts of the globe. It has spurned a multi-billion-dollar industry that's moving an enormous amount of money through various economies every single day. Whether it be through traditional land-based casinos, offshore gaming operations, or even online casino platforms, there…
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Guidance For Players in Canada’s Newly Regulated Gambling Market

Canada's New Regulated Gaming Market Online Sports betting, Casino and Poker are all set to become resurgent gambling options for players in a newly regulated Canadian market in the coming 12 months. Much like the game-changing repeal of PASPA in the US in 2018, the passing of Private Members Bill C-218 through the Canadian parliament in summer…
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Best Live Apps & Launch Updates

Interested in trying your hand at some online casino games in Canada? But wait - is online gambling in Canada even legal in the first place? Today, let's break down Canada's online casinos and casino apps in detail. We'll explore the legality of online casino gaming in Canada overall, how you can download different online casino apps, and how you…
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Live Casino Games Now Available In Ontario

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has expanded its online casino offering to include live casino games. The OLG partnered with Evolution to bring live casino games to Ontario players. "We're thrilled to be launching these dynamic, engaging Live Casino games on OLG.ca, and to be the only site in Ontario that offers them, adding further…
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OLG Adds More Exclusive Content to OLG.ca

Once again, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission adds another layer of entertainment to its regulated online gaming platform OLG.ca. The Crown agency has recently struck a new partnership and acquired the services of Evolution. Now, the latter's casino games will be exclusively launched in the province's only regulated online platform. The…
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OLG Adds More Exclusive Content to OLG.ca
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Legal Regulations That Revolutionized Online Gambling in Western Nations

The law covering online gambling has had to evolve over the years in the Western world, and may currently be on a converging path. As the USA and Canada seek to make their stringent legal situation more open, the liberal UK may be about to tighten things up, which may make an international harmonization of laws regarding online gambling a credible…
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Legal Regulations That Revolutionized Online Gambling in Western Nations
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Live5 Gaming to Launch Slot Content in British Columbia

Premier digital game developer Live5 Gaming announced today it is set to expand its footprint in Canada after the Gaming Enforcement and Policy Branch (GEPB) in British Columbia authorized the firm to launch its content in the province. The approval issued by British Columbia GEPB allows Live5 Gaming the right to integrate its titles, including…
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Live5 Gaming to Launch Slot Content in British Columbia
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Saskatchewan's First Nations To Launch Legal Online Gambling Site

In a landmark deal, the Canadian province of Saskatchewan has announced that its approach to online casino and sports betting will be to go through Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA). Saskatchewan is home to 74 First Nations groups, as Canada's indigenous population is known. They're represented collectively by the Federation of Sovereign…
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Saskatchewan's First Nations To Launch Legal Online Gambling Site
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Why Canada is following the US in legalising gambling

Anyone who has visited the Niagara Falls area of Ontario or the Casino Montreal in Quebec will know that Canadian's share the same love for gambling as the Americans who travel to Nevada for the thrills of Las Vegas. But much like it has been in America, so the gambling market in Canada has operated under many restrictions for the last century or…
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Will a regulated online gambling market be good for Canada?

Just as the US has opened up a regulated gambling market in the last three years, so Canada is preparing the ground for legal online and offline sports and casino betting in 2021. Many are welcoming the opportunity to give more choice to consumers and raise much needed taxes as the world emerges from the pandemic, whilst others are nervous about…
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Will a regulated online gambling market be good for Canada?
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Ontario Gambling Market Skyrockets Following Singles Launch

On September 1, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation announced that it has handled over a million Canadian dollars (about $800000 USD) in the very first week of legalized single-sport betting in Canada. According to the statistics, around 74% percent of all money gambled through Proline, OLG's preferred platform, was wagered on single-game…
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Ontario Gambling Market Skyrockets Following Singles Launch
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Gambling in Canada vs the US

Gambling around the world is subject to different laws and legislation. Some of the most popular land-based gambling destinations, like Macau and the US, have some of the most stringent laws pertaining to gambling and online gambling. Other main markets like Europe, the UK, and Canada have more relaxed laws regulating the market. As the online…
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AllSlotSites.com Games Portal Goes Live In Canada

LONDON, July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AllSlotSites.com online video slot game portal is now live in Canada providing casino and slot game listings and reviews for Canadian gamblers. The new site is built with the same features that have made it a popular destination for UK slots fans including: - 100s of expert game reviews - Up to date listings of…
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iGaming Ontario to Oversee Province’s Online Gambling

iGaming Ontario will regulate the province's internet gambling industry under the umbrella of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The Ontario (Canada) government has announced the creation of a new division to regulate the province's upcoming online gambling market. iGaming Ontario, unveiled on Tuesday, is a…
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iGaming Ontario to Oversee Province’s Online Gambling
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An Overview of Canada's Gambling Laws in 2021

Gambling and betting for real money are some of the most popular entertainment activities in Canada and with a wealth of options in both land-based and online casinos, Canadian players have a ton of possibilities to choose from. With no shortage of places to play, it begs the question: What is the state of gambling laws in Canada? Canada hasn't…
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An Overview of Canada's Gambling Laws in 2021
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The Future For The Online Gambling Market in Canada

This week Private Members Bill C-218 to legalise single event sports betting in Canada received Royal Assent. This seismic event paves the way for a dramatic change in the gambling industry in Canada with the opportunity for provincial government-run sites like PlayNow in British Colombia and the OLG in Ontario to add sports betting markets to…
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The Future For The Online Gambling Market in Canada
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Casino City’s Friday Five: Openings, expansions and jackpots edition

The Las Vegas Strip has a different look to it now as Resorts World Las Vegas officially opened its doors yesterday to the public. Before getting into the first resort built on the Strip in over a decade, we have some other news to cover. This week, we also had a jackpot win in Lake Tahoe, a new sportsbook coming to Colorado, an expansion…
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Ontario on Canadian acid test for online gambling

Canadian gambling faces a "summer of change" Bill C-218 - "Safe and Regulated Sports Law". Bill C-218 aims to be simple in design and prevent gambling from being governed by Canadian criminal law, allowing 10 states to independently regulate their markets as needed. The Government of Ontario launched igaming talks in April last year with the aim of…
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