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Updated Monday, October 12th, 2026 7:00 PM


Canada’s Supreme Court hears arguments for and against Ontario iGaming international expansion

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

The question of whether or not Ontario can legally allow online gamblers to compete with players in other countries officially reached the Supreme Court of Canada this week. Judges at Canada’s highest court spent almost three hours on Wednesday, Oct. 7 listening to both sides of the argument and will take the ‘Atlantic Lottery Corporation, ...

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Casino.ca: How digital innovation is changing the way Canadians choose online casinos

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Technology is changing the way Canadians discover, compare and choose online casinos. Recent trends in the Canadian market highlight new demands for mobile-first design, customization, and transparent online casino bonuses, with platforms such as Casino.ca providing insights into how these factors are shaping the player experience. Liam Blackley, an expert on the Canadian iGaming market ...

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Will Quebec election result actually lead to regulated iGaming?

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Parti Québécois (PQ) will form a minority government after winning the Quebec election on Oct. 5, and that could lead to a sea change in how the province conducts online gambling. The sovereignist PQ won 59 of the Quebec legislature’s 127 seats, just five fewer than needed for a majority government, while the Quebec Liberal ...

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AGCO hits theScore Bet with maximum penalty over unfulfilled parlay cash-out offers

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario fined Score Media and Gaming Inc., the operator of theScore Bet, this week for showing a bettor two cash-out offers that it allegedly never paid.  The AGCO said in a press release on Tuesday, Oct. 6, that a user was unable to redeem either of the cash-out offers ...

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Why has Canadian Lottery Coalition rebranded as Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming?

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

The coalition of Canadian crown lottery corporations has rebranded as the Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming (CARG) and is seeking new members from elsewhere in the industry as it focuses on promoting safer play and regulated gaming. The organization formerly known as the Canadian Lottery Coalition announced on Monday its official repositioning as CARG, a ...

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Stake Canada secures Alberta iGaming license, targets Oct. 12 launch

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

This story was first published on Sept. 24, 2026, and updated on Oct. 6 The Stake brand is coming to Alberta’s regulated iGaming market. Stake Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Australian companies Stake Gaming and Easygo Group, received iGaming operator registration from Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis (AGLC) on Thursday, Sept. 24 and received its ...

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Oddin.gg expands fast betting content with 24/7 eHockey launch

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

B2B supplier Oddin.gg has expanded its esports and fast betting content across North America. This week, the company launched eHockey, a 24/7 head-to-head ice hockey product delivering approximately 1,600 studio-produced matches a month. It has also expanded its eTouchdown football product to 3,000 live matches a month. Built for year-round engagement that doesn’t stop with ...

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SBC signs long-term agreement to keep SBC Summit in Lisbon until 2030

Mon, 05 Oct 2026

SBC has signed a new long-term agreement confirming Lisbon as the host city of SBC Summit through 2030, formalizing the company’s commitment to the Portuguese capital for its flagship event. The agreement, signed with Turismo de Portugal, the Municipality of Lisbon, and Lisboa FCE, a non-profit association that manages major exhibition and congress venues in ...

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NFL names theScore Bet as sports betting and casino partner in Canada

Sat, 03 Oct 2026

PENN Entertainment has signed a new Canadian-facing partnership with the NFL that gives theScore Bet sportsbook and casino league and team intellectual property and advertising rights. The deal spans PENN’s entire Canadian iGaming portfolio, which comprises not only theScore Bet but also the standalone theScore Casino app and the Hollywood Casino platform that uses the ...

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Kaizen Gaming, Pragmatic Play, Sportradar headline winners of SBC Awards 2026

Fri, 02 Oct 2026

SBC announced the recipients of the SBC Awards 2026 at the MEO Arena in Lisbon on Thursday, the final day of SBC Summit. The 13th edition of the SBC Awards recognized achievements of operators, suppliers and individuals across the global betting and gaming industry. Dutch soccer legend and superstar Edgar Davids joined broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher ...

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