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iGaming regulations in Ontario vs. other Canadian provinces

Last Updated March 4, 2024 2:09 pm. The landscape of online gaming is constantly changing, and in Canada, each province has its own regulations when it comes to online casino play. In this article, we explore the differences between online casino regulations, specifically comparing Ontario's iGaming market to those of other provinces throughout…

Law ・ 05 March 2024

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From coast to coast: Online gambling laws across Canadian provinces

Unlike many countries where a singular national framework governs gambling, in Canada, the responsibility rests with each province. Canada's way of managing online gambling varies significantly between provinces. For example, Quebec has tried to control internet gambling by blocking sites without a license. This is very different from Ontario,…

Law ・ 23 January 2024

Malta Independent

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…

Law ・ 25 October 2023

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BCLC shows the downside of gambling offshore

This time last year, BCLC launched an advertising campaign for its PlayNow.com gambling site. An earnest 30-second anchor spot showed a parade of British Columbians extolling the virtue of betting with "the only legal gambling site in B.C.," namely that all profits go back to the province. But now, BCLC and its agency One Twenty Three West are…

Gambling Sites ・ 12 October 2023

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Canadian casino bonus strategies: A blueprint for Wisconsin's market growth

Promotions are the top marketing tool to attract customers to online gambling websites: there's nothing more delightful for users than receiving free credits and spending them on top slots. Therefore, the gaming industry's stiff competition forces online casinos to implement different perks for their members. The sector is growing globally, and…

Bonuses ・ 12 September 2023

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BCLC to Supply its Ruyi Baccarat to North America Casinos

British Columbia Lottery Corporation has recently agreed to make its intellectual property Ruyi Baccarat™ available to land-based casinos across North America. The game will be supplied by the global gaming leader Light & Wonder which will deliver the commission-free title to its partners throughout the continent making it accessible to new…

Industry ・ 21 August 2023

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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…

Law ・ 21 July 2023

Casino Reports

Evolution Integrates Live Dealer Titles into BCLC’s Offerings

British Columbia Lottery Corporation is looking to further enhance its offerings on its digital gaming platform PlayNow in collaboration with Evolution. The latter is a leading supplier of iGaming products to the industry and a long-term partner to the Crown agency. Via the new agreement, the company delivered new high-limit live casino games to…

Live Gambling ・ 18 July 2023

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A Look at Canada's Vibrant Gambling Landscape

The Canadian landscape of gambling and online casinos is as diverse as the country itself. Each province has its unique regulations, gaming preferences, and styles. This article delves into the intricacies of gambling and online casinos across different Canadian provinces, offering a thorough understanding of this fascinating industry. Whilst the…

Industry ・ 04 July 2023

Montreal Times

What you need to know about gambling regulations in Quebec

Quebec happens to be home to a constantly changing gambling landscape.While the province has a rich history of gaming, dating back to the early days of horse racing, new technologies, and changing attitudes have led to a number of updates to the regulations in recent years. The gaming industry in Quebec is a major economic contributor, with a…

Law ・ 12 April 2023

Casino Reports

Evolution Introduces its Mega Ball in B.C.

British Columbia Lottery Corporation continues to enhance its online gaming offerings for bettors. Most recently, Evolution announced that it has inked an agreement with the Crown agency to debut its Mega Ball on BCLC's PlayNow online platform. Now, the province will become the first client of the provider in North America to integrate the title…

Industry ・ 25 March 2023

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Canadian Gambling Laws: A Guide On Safe Playing

Gambling has become a multi-billion industry in the world, with many people using it as a form of entertainment. It refers to the act of betting or wagering on games, sports, or the outcome of an event with the intent of winning money or any other valuable assets. There are many types of gambling including casino gambling, sports betting, lottery,…

Law ・ 17 March 2023

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SaskGaming Celebrates The Launch Of The Playnow.com Online Gaming Platform

The province's first legal, regulated online gaming platform is now live! PlayNow.com launched this morning, ushering in a new era of safe, secure online casino gaming, sports betting and entertainment in Saskatchewan. The site is managed by SaskGaming, operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), regulated by the Saskatchewan…

Industry ・ 23 February 2023

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Online Casino: Slots, Blackjack, Roulette

Early in 2004, PlayNow.com was established by its parent business, the BCLC website, to provide players with a wide selection of online casino games. The British Columbia Lottery Corporation, or BCLC, donates the money it makes from its online casino to British Columbian communities. It is no surprise that the website takes advantage of this as a…

Lottery ・ 20 February 2023

Casino City Times

OpenBet extends British Columbia Lottery partnership

Gaming News 12 January 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- OpenBet, a global leader in betting entertainment, strengthened its long-term partnership with British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) after the Lottery Operator delivered its PlayNow.com brand to the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA).PlayNow.com is now live in Saskatchewan with OpenBet's…

Industry ・ 12 January 2023

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B.C. Players Cash Out CA$802M in Lottery Prizes Last Year

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation has sent out another successful year in terms of lottery winnings in the Province of B.C. In its annual report, the Crown agency reveals that in 2022, local lottery players have cashed out over CA$802 million in prizes. Resulting in more than 100 million winning tickets sold at provincial retailers or online…

Lottery ・ 04 January 2023

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Bingo Millions® Makes Canadian Entry Via Manitoba

Gambling enthusiasts and bingo fans in Manitoba are in for a treat, as this week, Gaming Arts announced the launch of its Bingo Millions® in the province. Its debut in the Canadian province is through a partnership with the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation, and the game will be delivered through GA's Canadian distributor, Bet Rite…

Bingo ・ 28 December 2022

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Sask. online gambling site launches

Legally regulated sports betting is now live in Saskatchewan. The province launched PlayNow on Thursday, the first legal online gaming platform in Saskatchewan since the federal government legalized single-game sports betting in Aug. 2021. "I think it's also important to point out that this was all made possible by a historic agreement that we…

Gambling Sites ・ 19 December 2022

Burlington Gazette

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,…

Industry ・ 17 December 2022

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Gambling in the Online Age

You have probably seen ads for online gambling websites all over the place - commercials, social media, even at the Superbowl. But did you know these websites are not always legal for Canadians to use, even if they're advertised to you? Online gambling does not just mean digital slot machines or virtual blackjack. Although these are common, it can…

Law ・ 03 December 2022

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Ontarian Snatches a CA$60M Lotto Max Jackpot

According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, this week a lottery player from the province has woken up to a CA$60000000 jackpot. On Wednesday, the Crown agency confirmed that a ticket holder from Richmond Hill, Ontario, is the winner of the massive jackpot from Tuesday's November 29, 2022 draw. Players are advised to check their…

Lottery ・ 01 December 2022

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SaskGaming launches the Playnow.com online gaming platform

Gaming News 11 November 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Saskatchewan's first legal, regulated online gaming platform is now live! PlayNow.com launched last week, ushering in a new era of safe, secure online casino gaming, sports betting and entertainment in the Bridge City."Last year, Saskatchewan announced a historic partnership to establish the…

Industry ・ 12 November 2022

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Illegal online gaming a grey area in Saskatchewan

On Thursday, the playnow.com platform went live in Saskatchewan, bringing legal online gambling to the province for the first time. The website, operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), is touted as the first legal option in the province. That means it has been, and is now, illegal to use another site to gamble in…

Industry ・ 04 November 2022

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Province launches first legal online gambling website

Legally regulated sports betting is now live in Saskatchewan. The province launched PlayNow on Thursday, the first legal online gaming platform in Saskatchewan since the federal government legalized single-game sports betting in Aug. 2021. "I think it's also important to point out that this was all made possible by a historic agreement that we…

Gambling Sites ・ 04 November 2022

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Quebecer Claims the First Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball

Just over a month after the launch of the new and enhanced Lotto 6/49, the new game has already awarded a multi-million jackpot to one lucky ticket holder. Provincial lotteries have confirmed that the October 29 draw for the game sold a ticket worth CA$36 million to a player in Quebec. The lucky recipient will have up to 52 weeks to claim the Gold…

Lottery ・ 01 November 2022

Montreal Times

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…

Politics ・ 26 October 2022

Montreal Times

Online Casino New Regulations in Canada

Canada is already a country of a far and beautiful future and one of the most beautiful places in the world. It is naturally an embodiment of the fulfilled potential of humanity. The urban modernity of Canada blended with its natural beauty makes it one of the leaders of today's world. The country with the second-largest territory on the planet has…

Law ・ 21 October 2022

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IWG Incorporates Its e-Instants with OLG

Just this week, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and Instant Win Gaming have reported that their integration has been complete. Now, the leading supplier of e-Instant games to NASPL/WLA-member lotteries has incorporated its Instant Remote Game Server to the OLG and launched its first e-Instant Games in the province of Ontario. With the…

Gaming Authorities ・ 18 October 2022

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Gaming Authorities ・ 12 October 2022

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BCLC Warns Locals Not to Bet on Illegal Gambling Sites

The time has come for another exciting NFL football season, and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation has used the occasion to remind its bettors of something very important. Once more, the Crown agency reminded local sports fans that its PlayNow.com platform is the only regulated website in the province, and by playing on it, users contributed…

Gambling Sites ・ 12 September 2022

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What Does a Modern-Day Gambler Look Like?

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Lottery ・ 02 September 2022

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Top 5 Crypto Games Available in Online Casinos

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Top and Best ・ 01 September 2022

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Is Playing Online Casino Games Legal in Canada? A Detailed Answer

Online casinos are gradually becoming more popular in Canada than land-based companies. People now enjoy playing poker, and playing other online casino games. However, playing online gambling games is under governmental restrictions in some countries. In this article, we will talk about the essential laws guiding casino online Canada that you…

Games ・ 31 August 2022

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Chances Casino Kelowna Suspends Bingo Activities

Despite casino properties in British Columbia returning to normal, the effects of the unprecedented situation still echo through the industry. This week, Chances Casino Kelowna informed the public that it will permanently suspend bingo activities at its premises. Management indicated that the offering is no longer a viable option for the…

Bingo ・ 16 August 2022

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Chances casino to permanently scrap bingo

Even though COVID-19 restrictions have eased and things have started to return to normal, the aftermath of the pandemic continues to rear its head. This morning, Chances Casino Kelowna announced they have made the difficult decision to discontinue Bingo operations. With declining attendance over the years and the shutdown of operations, the Casino…

Bingo ・ 16 August 2022

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Kamloops Local Earns Almost a CA$1M on Online Slot Play

This week, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation has revealed one more major winner from its PlayNow.com platform. The name of the winner is Angie Lovell, who has won the amazing CA$992k by playing the mobile-only Odds of the Gods slot game. The winner almost lost hope of winning when in her last rounds she won the amazing progressive…

NFL ・ 21 July 2022

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BCLC and Saskatchewan to Launch New Gaming Website in November

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority is pressing on with plans to launch its new dedicated gaming site which will be on time for the Canadian Football League's Grey Cup and provide additional opportunities for sports fans to place a wager on the outcome of one of the biggest events in the country. Thanks to the timing of the Grey Cup, the…

Gaming Authorities ・ 12 July 2022

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New Online Gaming Site In Saskatchewan Plans November Launch

An online platform for casino games and sports betting in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan could be up and running just in time for the Canadian Football League's Grey Cup this fall. November will see the anticipated launch of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's new gaming site, according to Alanna Adamko, SIGA's director of…

Industry ・ 11 July 2022

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BCLC Informs Public of Scratch Ticket Bug

British Columbia Lottery Corporation informed the public that there has been a problem with its new CA$3 Road to Riches Scratch & Win products. According to the Crown agency, there has been a bug in a system that validates whether a ticket is a winning one or not on launch. That is why the Crown advises everyone to double-check their tickets. The…

Scratch Games ・ 09 June 2022

Global News

Saskatchewan close to offering online gambling as vendors sign agreement

People will soon have a choice to gamble online as partners recently sign a vendor agreement. The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) signed a deal with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) on June 2, 2022 where development on the Online Gaming site can begin. "SIGA is very excited to bring the PlayNow online casino and sports…

Gaming Authorities ・ 07 June 2022

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Saskatchewan Selects B.C. Lottery As Online Gaming Vendor

There's good news for the residents of Saskatchewan, as the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has signed a vendor agreement with the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) to develop an online gaming platform, the two parties announced Monday in a. BCLC, a government-run corporation that already operates its regulated PlayNow online…

Lottery ・ 06 June 2022

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Will Canadians Embrace Regulated Online Gambling Now That It’s Here?

The Canadian province of Ontario started its legal and monitored online gambling sector on April 4th 2022. The formal launch comes nearly three years after the province government announced plans to lift the lottery's monopoly on online gambling in April 2019. In 2020, the government announced laws to establish a licensing system. The new market…

Law ・ 19 May 2022

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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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 31 March 2022

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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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 28 March 2022

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Gambling Sites ・ 08 March 2022

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Lottery corporation calls foul as ‘grey market’ gambling companies target B.C. market

Last summer's legalization of single-event sports gambling in Canada is turning into a good news, bad news story for B.C. Lottery Corp. (BCLC). According to its three-year service plan, published Feb. 22 with the provincial budget, the Crown gambling monopoly predicts seven per cent revenue growth in the 2022-23 fiscal year through its PlayNow…

Lottery ・ 23 February 2022

Montreal Times

Canadian online casino new regulations

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Law ・ 15 January 2022

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Manitoba to Explore Online Gaming Expansion

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation recently shared some ideas of generating more revenue, as the Crown corporation attempts to bounce off from the impacts of the unprecedented situation. One thing that is under consideration is the expansion of its online gambling sector since it will be able to generate more revenue after the turbulent…

Industry ・ 12 January 2022

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Live5 secures approval to launch game content in British Columbia

Slot game developer Live5 has expanded its presence in the fast-growing Canadian market after securing the necessary approvals to launch its content in British Columbia for the very first time. The certification, awarded by the British Columbia Gaming Enforcement and Policy Branch (GEPB), means the developer can now integrate its titles,…

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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…

Lottery ・ 26 October 2021

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IWG deploys e-Instant linked progressive jackpots for Canada’s BCLC

Online e-Instant games provider Instant Win Gaming (IWG) has rolled out its new linked progressive jackpots functionality for the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC). Strengthening the Canadian provincial lottery operator's PlayNow.com e-Instants offering, sales from separate e-Instant games will contribute to a set of shared linked…

Lottery ・ 08 October 2021

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What Are The Online Regulations Surrounding Online Casinos In Canada?

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Strategy Guide ・ 07 October 2021

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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…

Gambling Sites ・ 04 October 2021

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Mobile ・ 22 September 2021

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Canada’s Gambling Laws: An Overview

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Politics ・ 03 September 2021

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Winnings ・ 02 September 2021

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Casino City’s Friday Five: Sports wagering and casino restrictions

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Sports ・ 27 August 2021

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The Future For The Online Gambling Market in Canada

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Industry ・ 01 July 2021

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Family wins $60 million in Manitoba's record-setting lottery jackpot

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Winnings ・ 03 February 2021