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 , North America , Partners
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 […]

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 , Finance , Legal , North America
May 16, 2023

Cashier cages at Ontario casinos have reported a surge in suspicious activity

The unprecedented volume of questionable monetary transactions at casinos has sparked demands for the province to enhance investigations into the origins of these suspicious funds. Just as the US has the Bank Secrecy Act, which obligates financial institutions and cash-intensive businesses to file a suspicious activity report (SAR) when they suspect customers are attempting to […]

Business , Finance , North America , Partners
May 11, 2023

Paysafe expanded into Ontario with its world-class payment solutions

As competition in Ontario reaches an all-time high, many iGaming and online sports betting companies in the region will prioritize adopting Paysafe’s payment solutions. This marks another milestone expansion for the payment provider, as it maintains its significant momentum in North America and gains access to a lucrative new market. Many operators consider the company […]

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 […]