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Opinion: Ontario Sports Betting Needs Revenue Transparency To Succeed

With a June 2 election in Ontario approaching the province is possibly in for a change – or maybe not. One question hanging over the province right now is, where are the sports betting numbers? Most jurisdictions have been reporting the previous month’s revenue numbers within two to four weeks of the close of business […] Read More

Posted on: May 27, 2022 | | John Holden

Why Hot Tech Scene In Ontario Bodes Well For Sports Betting Future

Commercial Ontario sports betting launched in April, adding fuel to an already growing technology industry in Toronto. While sportsbooks clamored to enter ON sports betting, the online gaming industry had already established roots in the province’s largest city. The industry’s potential impact on Ontario is well-known by those in the business community in Toronto. “This is a […] Read More

Posted on: May 26, 2022 | | Pat Evans

What Does DraftKings Want From Ontario Sports Betting After Late Start?

DraftKings should go live with Ontario sports betting by the end of May after securing a license, but cautioned against high expectations. Read More

Posted on: May 16, 2022 | | Brad Allen

NorthStar Bets Launches Into Ontario Sports Betting

A home-grown sportsbook is now live for Ontario sports betting. Toronto-based NorthStar Gaming announced Tuesday it launched NorthStar Bets for Ontario sports betting. The app includes sports betting in Canada and online casino. “NorthStar Bets was designed and built for Ontarians and as an Ontario-based company, we’re excited to launch in our home province,” NorthStar […] Read More

Posted on: May 12, 2022 | | Pat Evans

Ontario Sports Betting To See Mohegan Online Sportsbook

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment plans to join the available online Ontario sports betting options. Mohegan Gaming and Kambi Group announced a deal Tuesday for a mobile Ontario sports betting platform. Kambi will power Mohegan Gaming’s PlayFallsview brand in Ontario, according to a release. “Once launched, this will mark MGE’s first online mobile gaming product outside of the United […] Read More

Posted on: May 5, 2022 | | Pat Evans

Ontario Sports Betting Fines Levied On BetMGM, PointsBet

A month into commercial Ontario sports betting, regulators have issued the first fines to sportsbook operators for breaking the province’s strict advertising rules. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario served BetMGM and PointsBet with fines for breaching the agency’s Registrar’s Standards For Internet Gaming, according to an AGCO release Tuesday. The infractions are related […] Read More

Posted on: May 4, 2022 | | Pat Evans

Is Pinnacle Latest Gray-Market Into Regulated Ontario Sports Betting?

Pinnacle this week posted a job description for a Canada country manager that hinted it is looking to get licensed for Ontario sports betting. Read More

Posted on: April 29, 2022 | | Brad Allen

DAZN Targets Ontario Sports Betting Launch With New Sportsbook

Global streaming giant DAZN will partner with Sportradar to launch a sportsbook in Ontario and the UK later this year. Read More

Posted on: April 19, 2022 | | Brad Allen

NorthStar Bets Receives Ontario Sports Betting Approval

Ontario sports betting is not done adding to its available sportsbooks. NorthStar Gaming announced Thursday it received Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario approval for ON sports betting. Before launching, the company still needs to enter an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario. “As a made-in-Ontario online gaming and sportsbook operator, we’re excited to be awarded our registration as […] Read More

Posted on: April 16, 2022 | | Pat Evans

PointsBet, US Integrity Partner For Ontario Sports Betting Monitoring

Partnerships continue to emerge following the launch of commercial Ontario sports betting. US Integrity announced this month a partnership with PointsBet Canada following the sportsbook’s ON sports betting launch. The deal began in January and represents the first Canada sports betting partner for US Integrity. “US Integrity was proud to partner with PointsBet Canada and […] Read More

Posted on: April 14, 2022 | | Pat Evans