Coverage of gambling regulation, licensing decisions, enforcement actions, and legislative developments across Canadian provinces and territories.
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Alberta's government and the AGLC are moving toward a framework for regulated online casino and sports betting beyond PlayAlberta, but key decisions about private operator access, licensing structures, and timelines remain publicly unresolved.
An editorial explainer on the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario's marketing and advertising standards for registered iGaming operators, covering inducement restrictions, celebrity endorsement rules, and prohibitions on advertising to minors.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has signalled potential compliance action against PointsBet Canada, raising questions about the iGaming Ontario framework's enforcement mechanisms and what operators face when alleged violations arise.
A Senate committee has begun hearings on proposed federal legislation that would establish a national framework for online gambling oversight in Canada, drawing testimony from provincial regulators, operators, and public health advocates.
A coalition of Canadian lottery corporations has raised legal and jurisdictional objections to Ontario's proposal to permit daily fantasy sports and poker through its private iGaming operator framework, setting up a conflict that could reshape the boundaries of provincial gambling authority.
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission has introduced revised compliance requirements and licensing procedures as part of a broader modernization of its regulatory framework affecting dozens of licensed online operators.