May 2, 2024

Ontario’s iGaming Market Booms with $63bn in Wagers

Ontario’s iGaming Success: Leading the Charge in Regulated Online Gaming In just two years, Ontario has transformed its gambling landscape, establishing a robust and regulated iGaming market. With an impressive $63 billion wagered, Ontario’s approach offers a blueprint for combining market growth with stringent player protection. Discover the strategies behind Ontario’s rise to the top […]

April 4, 2024

SOFTSWISS Secures First-Ever B2B Tobique Gaming Licence

SOFTSWISS Pioneers with the Inaugural B2B Tobique Gaming Licence: A New Era for iGaming   A Trailblazing Milestone in iGaming Regulation In a historic move, SOFTSWISS becomes the first holder of the B2B Tobique Gaming Licence, marking a monumental chapter in iGaming history. This licensure not only celebrates SOFTSWISS’s 15th anniversary but also underscores its […]

January 27, 2024

Light & Wonder Set to Illuminate Québec’s VLT Market with Loto-Québec Deal

A Game-Changing Alliance: Light & Wonder Joins Forces with Loto-Québec for VLT Expansion In a strategic move set to redefine the Québec gaming market, Light & Wonder has announced a pivotal agreement with Loto-Québec. Slated for 2024, this partnership will see the introduction of Light & Wonder’s KASCADA™ DUAL SCREEN video lottery terminals (VLTs) across […]

January 27, 2024

Aristocrat Gaming Expands to Québec: A New Era in Lottery Market

Aristocrat Gaming’s Strategic Move into Québec’s Lucrative Lottery Market In a landmark announcement, Aristocrat Gaming, renowned for its innovative gaming solutions, has secured its much-anticipated entry into the Québec video lottery terminal (VLT) gaming market. This strategic partnership with Loto-Québec signifies Aristocrat Gaming’s commitment to expanding its global footprint and offering its acclaimed gaming experiences […]

January 26, 2024

AGCO Imposes $70,000 Fine on Fallsview Casino for Anti-Money Laundering Lapses

Enhancing Integrity in Gaming: AGCO’s Strict Action Against Fallsview Casino’s Compliance Failure In a decisive move to uphold the integrity of the gaming industry, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has levied a significant $70,000 penalty against MGE Niagara Entertainment Inc., the operator of Fallsview Casino Resort. This action underscores the AGCO’s commitment […]

January 15, 2024

Natasha Questel Joins BCLC as Chief Social Purpose Officer & VP of Marketing

Elevating Social Impact in Gaming: Natasha Questel’s Visionary Role at BCLC A New Era of Purpose-Driven Leadership The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) takes a significant leap forward in its commitment to social purpose and marketing with the appointment of Natasha Questel as Chief Social Purpose Officer and Vice President of Marketing. Beginning her role […]

June 24, 2023

Videoslots Set to Expand Operations with Launch in Ontario

Videoslots and its sibling brand, Mr Vegas, are set to venture into the Canadian market, offering a diverse range of games sourced from various studios. Videoslots, a prominent gaming operator, has revealed its plans to introduce its online casino platform in Ontario, Canada. Alongside its sister brand, Mr Vegas, Videoslots aims to enter the market […]

BCLC enhances identification protocols at casinos in British Columbia

BCLC reinforces identification requirements at BC casinos to assist participants of the Game Break self-exclusion program in British Columbia. The enhancements will mandate the presentation of government-issued photo identification for access to the facilities, applicable to all individuals. Security personnel will scan identification documents, which will be automatically cross-referenced with a database of individuals prohibited […]

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 […]

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 […]