16 Oct04 Regulation
House of Commons reviews proposed sports betting advertising oversight bill
The proposed national oversight could affect how sports betting advertising is regulated across Canada.
Canada
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- AGLC 3 entries
- Alberta iGaming Corporation 1 entry
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Timeline
Newest first, grouped by month.
October 2026
15 Oct04 Regulation
Ontario online poker liquidity faces Supreme Court objections
Supreme Court objections concern Ontario’s regulated online poker market, where shared liquidity increases player pools and pots.
14 Oct04 Regulation
Alberta’s AiGC reports 51 approved iGaming sites live as grace period ends
Operators without final authorisation face a shutdown requirement, while the reported live-site count shows the scale of Alberta’s regulated market.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Canadian Gaming Association promotes regulated industry opportunities at ICE Barcelona
The initiative gives Canadian gaming companies and jurisdictions a platform to present business opportunities to international ICE visitors.
13 Oct01 Deals & M&A
Inteliumlaw introduces gaming licensing support for Ontario operators and suppliers
Operators and suppliers seeking Ontario licences gain a service supporting entry into the province’s regulated online gambling market.
12 Oct03 Licences & markets
GiG Software powers PowerPlay’s sportsbook and casino launch in Alberta
PowerPlay’s approved launch makes it GiG’s fourth active Alberta brand, using GiG’s account management, sportsbook, rules and data systems.
12 Oct04 Regulation
Alberta government expands betting competition to tackle illegal platforms
Alberta places commercial competition at the centre of its strategy to counter illegal betting platforms.
9 Oct04 Regulation
Supreme Court questions Ontario over cross-border igaming enforcement
Justices’ questions focus on Ontario’s ability to enforce proposed cross-border igaming rules against players abroad.
8 Oct04 Regulation
Supreme Court of Canada hears Ontario cross-border iGaming arguments
The case concerns whether Ontario can legally permit its online gambling customers to play against participants abroad.
8 Oct04 Regulation
PQ victory raises prospects for Quebec online gambling reform
Quebec’s online gambling reform has greater political momentum, while licensing, supervision and Loto-Québec’s role remain unresolved.
8 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
AGCO fines theScore.Bet over unachievable cash-out offers
AGCO’s fine concerns cash-out offers that theScore.Bet customers could never obtain.
7 Oct04 Regulation
Parti Québécois wins Quebec election and will form minority government
The election outcome may affect the prospect of regulated iGaming in Quebec.
7 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
AGCO fines theScore CAD200,000 over rejected Ontario cash-outs
The CAD200,000 fine links rejected cash-out offers to Ontario standards prohibiting misleading player information.
7 Oct03 Licences & markets
AGLC approves Stake licence for Alberta entry
Stake’s Alberta licence advances its Canadian debut, but operations remain subject to signing an operating agreement.
7 Oct07 People moves
S Gaming recruits Michelle Brown to manage commercial activity ahead of international expansion
Brown will support operator relationships and distribution deals as S Gaming prepares to enter additional regulated markets.
6 Oct05 Enforcement & compliance
AGCO fines theScore Bet CAD200,000 over Ontario player protection allegations
Ontario’s CAD200,000 penalty connects an unhonoured cash-out offer with alleged player protection failures at theScore Bet.
6 Oct04 Regulation
Canadian Lottery Coalition adopts Canadian Alliance for Regulated Gaming name
The membership invitation gives regulated gaming organisations an opportunity to join CARG’s advocacy on Canadian gambling policy.
6 Oct03 Licences & markets
Stake Canada gains Alberta registration and targets 12 October launch
Operator registration supports Stake Canada’s targeted October launch in Alberta’s regulated online gambling market.
6 Oct04 Regulation
Canadian Lottery Coalition adopts CARG name for national gambling association
CARG’s rebranding reflects provincial policy coordination on prediction markets and illegal online gambling across the regulated sector.
6 Oct03 Licences & markets
OLG launches CASH POP lottery game in Ontario
Players can access CASH POP through retail and digital channels, with five daily draws and prizes up to $5,000.
6 Oct03 Licences & markets
TMX Group considers prediction markets in Canada subject to client demand
TMX’s openness to Canadian prediction markets depends on client demand, with no launch announced.
5 Oct03 Licences & markets
Alberta opens competitive online gambling market with 22 operators
Alberta’s launch gives licensed operators access to a market where unregulated offshore websites previously accounted for around 70% of iGaming.
5 Oct04 Regulation
AGCO Updates Monetary Penalties for Ontario Liquor Licence Rules
Licensees and permit holders need to account for revised penalties across sales, delivery and event rules.
2 Oct04 Regulation
Quebec Court of Appeal dismisses Wild Wild West operator's appeal
Quebec’s Court of Appeal dismissed the Wild Wild West operator’s appeal after MCK and Tewatohnhi’saktha sought dismissal.
2 Oct04 Regulation
Alberta government pledges action against unlicensed online gambling operators
Unlicensed operators face Alberta’s stated intention to explore all available options to stop their continued trading.
September 2026
29 Sep03 Licences & markets
Betway enters Alberta’s regulated online gambling market
Betway and other Super Group brands have entered Alberta's licensed online gambling market.
28 Sep01 Deals & M&A
VICI Properties agrees Alberta racetrack lease with CAD10.7m annual base rent
VICI’s lease sets CAD10.7m in initial annual base rent over a 20-year term, with four five-year renewal options.
28 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Century Casinos agrees to sell Alberta racing and gaming operations
Century Casinos’ planned Alberta operations sale supports its stated aims of reducing debt and concentrating on US gaming operations.
24 Sep01 Deals & M&A
Loto-Québec reports slight revenue increase amid Quebec iGaming expansion proposals
The proposed iGaming opening could change the market in which Loto-Québec operates.
24 Sep02 Funding
Alberta pledges $2.4m to expand gambling addiction treatment
Alberta’s funding expands gambling addiction treatment and related services following its opening to commercial online casinos and sportsbooks.
24 Sep04 Regulation
Ontario sportsbooks suffer revenue decline in August
August’s sportsbook weakness reduced revenue in Ontario’s online gambling market.
23 Sep01 Deals & M&A
iGaming Ontario supports RGC tour promoting BetGuard across 40 Ontario campuses
The expanded tour gives students at more Ontario campuses access to information about BetGuard and gambling support resources.