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The leading casino software provider , Hacksaw Gaming is looking to grow its footprint in the Ontario online gambling scene, by partnering up with Rush Street Interactive. As a result of the deal, BetRivers (owned by the latter) will include Hacksaw games in its lobby for Ontario players.

Exciting news for the Canadian sports and gambling scene as premier gaming operator FanDuel has signed up with the CFL (Canadian Football League), becoming its first and official sportsbook partner. Bettors will be able to wager on the CFL via FanDuel, with hundreds of pre-match and live markets for each game and exclusive bonuses and perks.

One of the leading igaming operators, Videoslots , has launched its online casino in the province of Ontario. This will be the seventh gaming license granted to Videoslots after Malta, Sweden, the UK, Italy and others. The lobby will include 10,000+ slots including Big Bass Splash, Gates of Olympus and Book of Dead.

After a period of waiting, the day has come and on Tuesday, June 20, the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto will open its doors to gamblers at 17.00. The owner, Great Canadian Entertainment reports that it will be the largest land casino in North America and will completely change the landscape of gambling.

Sports betting and online casino operator, Powerplay, has launched its official website in Ontario. The website aims to expand the province's online gambling market and become a staple for local bettors. Powerplay is focused on Canada, as the company sees huge potential in the market, after online gaming was regulated in 2022.

The sportsbook and online casino operator, Rivalry Corp. has launched a mobile app in Ontario. This allows locals to bet on all popular sports events, together with Esports and other games. Major competitions like the NBA, the Premier League, the NHL and the Champions League will be available for betting (pre-match and live) with hundreds of selections.

The province of Quebec is joining forces with top online casinos ahead of the much-anticipated introduction of regulated online gambling. The Quebec Online Gaming Coalition (QOGC) is an industry-led organisation that will work closely with local authorities and stakeholders and prepare a regulatory framework that will allow Quebec players to gamble in a safe and responsible environment.

Fanatics has finalised a deal to acquire Pointsbet's US operations for $150m. The deal will allow Pointsbet to keep its Australian and Canadian business and will be ratified by regulators and shareholders by June 2023. Pointsbet entered the Canadian market in spring 2022, and became a top destination for Ontario bettors.

The giant of payment solutions, Paysafe , has just unveiled a new and improved digital Skrill wallet for online casino and sportsbook players in Ontario. The company developed this new wallet with the local player in mind, offering instant deposits and withdrawals and a top-notch user experience.

In the wake of Kentucky Derby 2023, one of the most prestigious tournaments of the year, Ontarians are still unable to bet on horse racing since regulated sportsbooks are not allowed to have that option. Bettors that want to bet on such events are limited to Dark Horse Bets and HPIbet.

Data released last week showed that in 2022, more than C$372 million in cash transactions in Ontario casinos were flagged as suspicious. The concerning report has some critics saying regulators need to address this issue immediately, or local casinos will be connected with dirty money on a large scale.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), has issued fines totalling over $70,000 to three online casinos for violating its game integrity regulations. The three operators, Bunchberry (ComeOn brand), LeoVegas and Mobile Incorporated (Conquestador brand), received Notices of Monetary Penalty for breaching Standards 4.08 and 4.09, since they offered games that have not been certified by an Independent Testing Laboratory (ITL) registered by the Registrar, or approved by the Registrar.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) plans to prohibit celebrities like athletes, singers or influencers from advertising online gambling. This proposal aims to protect minors and other vulnerable people from the potential harms of gambling.

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and Intralot Inc., the US subsidiary of Intralot, signed a three-year deal that will supply the operator with the Intralot Orion sportsbook platform. The deal, which also has three annual extensions, will include Photon X retail terminals and GameStation self-service terminals, to launch with the BCLC sports betting product this winter.

It's been exactly twelve months since the Ontario authorities gave the green light to sports betting and casino brands to operate in the province legally. As a result of the hype, 46 brands now offer 70 online casinos and sportsbooks, in one of the most competitive gambling markets in the world.

The Toronto-based online casino and sportsbook brand Rivalry, received last week the proper go-to signal from authorities, so it can start operating legally in Ontario , under the platform Casino.exe. For starters, the casino will include eight games, with the library aiming to expand significantly soon.

Great Canadian Entertainment has some exciting news to share with gamblers in Ontario. Canada's biggest casino resort is set to open its gates in summer 2023 at the intersection of Highways 401 and 427 in Toronto. The total cost of the Great Canadian Casino Resort will amount to C$1 billion, and will include a 400-room hotel, a 5000-seat live show venue , a new parkade and other perks in a total area of 33 acres.

Sport betting and casino regulators in Ontario have decided to take more severe measures against illegal gambling sites. In addition to losing their ability to enter the market in a regulated manner, all unregulated operators that accept players from Ontario are at risk of facing big fines.

Plans are still in top gear for the launch of the Kiss-themed casino up in the Old Margaritaville site. The new casino, budgeted at $200 million, has the support of KISS rock band members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. It was believed that the arrangements would be on hold as the earmarked location - a property at Biloxi Back Bay - was recently put up for sale.

Gaming Realms is the latest company to acquire a gaming supplier license in preparation for the launch of iGaming in Ontario on April 4th, 2022. The company announced on Wednesday that its subsidiary Alchemybet Limited has been awarded a license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

In a press release this week, the NFL announced the launch of an extensive, integrated league-wide responsible betting public awareness program in conjunction with the National Council of Problem Gambling (NCPG). The NFL, as part of the initiative, has made a multimillion-dollar investment to the tune of $6.2 million to support and build on the organizations’ responsible gambling efforts.

The World Series of Poker is already five days in, and today, October 5, the $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em Final was held. This event is known for its super high stakes Poker action. It has a cap of 64 players and only attracts the most elite bunch. The 8-Handed game was a 3-day event that began on October 2.