Business , Daily News , Legal , North America
November 10, 2023

PointsBet Canada Incurs CA$150,000 Fine for Responsible Gambling Violations in Ontario

PointsBet Canada Fined for Lapses in Responsible Gambling Practices The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has levied a significant fine of CA$150,000 against PointsBet Canada for multiple breaches of the province’s responsible gambling regulations. This move underscores the rigorous standards set by authorities to safeguard players against gambling-related harm. The violations by PointsBet […]

Business , iGaming , Legal , North America , Sports Betting
June 21, 2023

AGCO Imposes Penalties on BetVictor and Fitzdares for Sports Betting Violations

Penalties have been imposed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) on BV Gaming, operator of BetVictor, and Fitzdares Canada for their involvement in providing prohibited bets on major junior hockey. Operators BV Gaming and Fitzdares Canada fined for prohibited bets on Canadian Hockey League The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) […]

Business , iGaming , Legislation , North America , Regulation
June 6, 2023

Call from Expert Urges Examination of Gambling and Betting Advertisements in Canada

In the midst of the continuous growth of sports betting in North America, an expert advocates for the careful examination of gambling and betting advertisements in Canada. Amidst a five-year surge in the sports betting market across North America, the repeal of PASPA in the US has led to widespread expansion, offering millions of Americans […]

Business , Casino , Legal , North America , Sports Betting
May 1, 2023

Ontario casinos detected $372 million in cash transactions that were deemed suspicious in 2022

Critics are calling for immediate action to address a concerning trend in Ontario casinos, where over $350 million in suspicious transactions were detected over the past year – specifically, $372 million. They warn that failure to take action could result in the region being associated with money laundering in its casinos. Provincial gambling officials have […]

Business , Legislation , North America
April 21, 2023

Three igaming operators face monetary penalties from AGCO

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has imposed monetary penalties totaling CA$70,000 (approximately $52,000) on three igaming operators. However, all three operators retain the right to appeal these rulings. The registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued notices of monetary penalty to three AGCO-registered internet […]