One measure of the health of the Canadian online gambling industry is the fact that new operators are still launching. That’s not surprising in Alberta, which just opened its regulated market on July 13, but it is less expected in Ontario, which has had an open sector for more than four years and was already home to some 80 different gambling platforms.

Recently, a couple of relatively big players opened up shop in Canada’s most populous province (16 million people and counting).

On July 22, Hard Rock Bet launched in Ontario, making it the first non-U.S. location where it operates. The company, which operates the casino in Ottawa, has separate apps for its online sportsbook and casino.

In a press release, Hard Rock Digital CEO Marlon Goldstein said: “We’re excited to introduce Ontario players to a premium entertainment experience that reflects the energy and service synonymous with the Hard Rock brand. And by investing in local talent, local partnerships, and localized customer support, we’re creating an experience designed specifically for Ontario players.”

On July 1, DAZN Bet launched in Ontario and has now also launched in Alberta. Canada is the first landing spot for DAZN Bet, which is well established in the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain. The broadcasting wing of DAZN is well known in Canada. Since 2017, the streaming network has been the home of NFL football.

“Canada is a market that values integrity and responsible play, and we are entering Ontario with a product that is designed for long-term sustainability,” said Valery Gelfman, CEO of DAZN Bet, in a press release. “We are committed to operating with a local mindset and a customer-centric approach.”

DAZN executives have spoken in the past about the opportunity to deliver sports and sports betting content on its streaming platform in regulated markets so we’ll keep an eye out for that.

The addition of Hard Rock Bet and DAZN Bet to Ontario means there are now 48 operators offering 82 different regulated gambling sites in the province. While the market has lost some operators since it opened – most notably Coolbet, Kindred Group’s Unibet brand, Fitzdares and, more recently, Toronto-based Rivalry – the fact that a few new players are still entering the sector when established operators had more than a four-year head start, shows some believe there is still a chance to carve out enough market share to be viable.

Meanwhile, in Alberta, Entain announced on Monday that all three of its consumer brands – BetMGM, Sports Interaction and Party Casino – have launched.

In an iGaming Europe story by Marta Sander, an Entain spokesperson was quoted as saying, “Alberta represents an exciting next step for regulated online gaming in Canada. Ontario demonstrated the benefits of a well-regulated, competitive market, and Alberta has the foundations to build on that success. With Sports Interaction, BetMGM and Party Casino, we are bringing a compelling, responsible and high-quality offering to players. We understand what customers expect and are ready to deliver.”

As of Tuesday, Alberta was home to 24 gambling sites (25 when you include AGLC’s PlayAlberta product) just 15 days after launch. It’s expected more will follow between now and the middle of October when the three-month grace period set by the Alberta iGaming Corporation comes to an end.

All of this shows Ontario and Alberta are viable places to do business, partly because both have created wide-open markets with fair taxation and regulation and the ability to offer more lucrative online casinos.

That has proven to be the best way for both provinces to lure unregulated sites into the regulated space, which was one of the key goals of regulating in the first place.

As we reported in our seven predictions for Alberta piece, that province is hoping for about 70 per cent of grey market sites to come into the regulated sector in the first year or so. Ontario is reporting 91 per cent of former grey market sites that once took bets from Ontarians have now regulated.

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The case for Canada’s premiers to create a national strategy for online gambling

Geoff Zochodne had an interesting piece in Covers last week around Canada’s premiers gathering in Charlottetown for talks.

While much of the talks revolved around dealing with the latest tariff threats from the United States, one of the measures to attempt to deal with those threats was the announcement of a deal, of sorts, to strengthen inter-provincial trade by allowing the direct sale of alcohol produced in one province to be sold to consumers in another.

This had Mr. Zochodne thinking that the premiers’ time would have been better spent coming up with a national strategy for online gambling. As it is, where provinces stand on gambling is very different, which means the rules are very different from province to province as to what is legal.

Outside of Ontario and Alberta, the only legal sites are the provincially-run platforms that are often so woefully inadequate consumers are choosing, en masse, to gamble via unregulated sites. For example, nearly half of British Columbians report gambling via unregulated sites.

Wouldn’t it make more sense for the premiers to come together to establish common rules for regulating online gambling? In the face of economic threats, the provinces clearly need the money. But, more importantly, a national strategy strengthens Canada and makes much more sense to consumers.

Alberta’s move to a regulated iGaming model on the 13th July of this year represents a significant step forward for Canada’s digital gaming market, setting clear expectations for robust identity verification, fraud prevention and compliance from day one.

As the market takes shape, you can be confident you’re working with a proven partner. We already support more than 65% of licensed operators in Ontario, helping them meet FINTRAC‑compliant KYC requirements at scale, without compromising speed or player experience.

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BetMGM, Betty release latest financial reports

Among the wave of financial results being released these days was Q2 numbers from Ontario/Alberta-licensed operators BetMGM and Betty.

While, as Rory Calland reported for NEXT.io, BetMGM’s revenue for the quarter had a slight year-over-year increase, profitability is down 15 per cent. CEO Adam Greenblatt made clear that the company continues to ride the coattails of its “market-leading iGaming” product. Some 70 per cent of BetMGM’s revenue comes from iGaming, which largely mirrors what we’ve seen in Ontario from four-plus years of regulated sports betting and online gamine – and what’s being predicted for the new market in Alberta.

BetMGM was among the Day One operators in Canada’s second regulated gambling marketplace, and the company is bullish on the exploiting the relatively easy back and forth between Alberta and Las Vegas available to customers of the online gaming business and its MGM properties. As Tom Nightingale posted on X, almost 10 per cent of new Alberta players already have ties to MGM Resorts.

Of note from the Betty Q2 report:

• Net revenue of $129 million, a 113-per-cent increase year over year

• $8.4 million in profits

• 167,000 active players (made at least one bet) for June

• 10,000 Albertans pre-registered with Betty, which went live in the new regulated market on June 13

In a LinkedIn post, Betty Canada CEO and co-founder Chavdar Dimitrov mentions a commitment to “securing the #1 position in the new market from the start”. If the Alberta iGaming Corporation follows the lead of iGaming Ontario in how much information is/isn’t released in its market performance reports, we will have no transparency when it comes to the contenders and pretenders.

World Cup, Canadian biz spark “return to growth” for Kambi

A men’s World Cup of Soccer hosted by Canada, Mexico and the U.S., combined with a new AI-driven trading system and new partnerships with provincial lottery and gaming corporations have the folks at Kambi feeling as if happy days are here again.

The sports betting technology company last week reported its second-quarter financials. Highlighted in the results were Q2 revenue enjoying a 13.5-per-cent hike from the same quarter in 2025; and an 18-per-cent trading margin on more than 100 million wagers globally during the FIFA footy fest.

“The 2026 FIFA World Cup was without doubt the biggest even in the sports betting industry,” said Kambi CEO Werner Becher during the quarterly earnings call. “We had a great product to match. Our AI trading system enables us and our partners to offer a near-limitless offering with an expansion in player props and combinability giving sports fans incredible choice.”

In the quarter, Kambi announced partnerships with Atlantic Lottery and BCLC to expand its presence across our home and native land. The company also signed a deal with Pure Casino to assist its business in Alberta’s new regulated market and is also powering Rush Street Interactive’s BetRivers product in the western Canadian province.

When Sarah Robertson joined us on the Gaming News Canada Show in May, Kambi’s chief commercial officer spoke about the company’s involvement earlier this year with OLG’s new digital and retail Proline products and building a better hockey offering ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season.

On last week’s call, Becher spoke about the integration of its AI trading system into its NFL product for the upcoming season.

GeoComply CEO Kip Levin makes GNCS debut

Host Steve McAllister spoke to GeoComply CEO Kip Levin about the opportunities presented by Alberta’s launch.

Apart from Alberta providing an attractive market, Levin and McAllister spoke about:

• The challenges to keep up with online fraudsters and scammers, especially with the ongoing evolution of artificial intelligence.

• The opportunities being provided by AI and other new technologies.

• The popularity of betting on the men’s World Cup of Soccer.

• The evolution of GeoComply some 15 years after being founded.

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Responsible gaming should be part of the player experience, not separate from it

As Canada’s regulated iGaming landscape continues to evolve, the conversation is increasingly shifting beyond market launches and operator expansion to a more important question: what defines a great player experience?

For Betty, responsible gaming isn’t a standalone feature or a compliance requirement - it is a core part of building an experience that players can trust. That means creating an environment where players have clear information, meaningful tools and the confidence to make informed decisions about how they play.

Recent Angus Reid Forum research commissioned by Betty reinforces the importance of trust in Canada’s regulated markets. In both Alberta and Ontario, trust was identified as one of the top drivers when players selec platforms, reflecting the role that regulated operators play in helping create a transparent and informed gaming environment.

As Canada’s regulated market continues to mature, responsible gaming should be viewed as more than a regulatory obligation. It’s an opportunity for operators to build stronger relationships with players by creating experiences that prioritize transparency, confidence and long-term trust.

At Betty, that philosophy continues to guide how the company designs its products, communicates with players and approaches growth across Canada’s regulated markets.

People on the Move

• After 30-plus years at AGLC, most recently as Chief Information Officer, Jay Redmond is bidding farewell.

• NuxGames appoints Mariia Baranova as Chief Operating Officer.

• Rory Kimber, ex of LuckyStreak, is named Chief Commercial Officer at 155.io.

• Charlotte Emery departs Entain and her role as Chief Marketing Officer.

• Simon Cox is named Chair of the British Horseracing Authority and David Wiliams is the new leader of the Horseracing Bettors Forum.

• Karen Whitworth will step down from the Board of Directors at The Rank Group at week’s end.

• Matt Davey is the new Chair of the Board for Bragg Gaming.

• Darren Neil has a new gig with GBG Plc as Head of Platform – GBG Go.

• Chris Hipkiss departs White Hat Gaming and his role as Chief Delivery Officer and joins Arrise as Vice President, Delivery – Slot Games.

• After seven years, the past two as Vice President, Product Marketing, Jessica Marrs is leaving Bede Gaming.

• Hard Rock Digital names Alex Koontz as Vice President – SEO & GEO.

• Todd Gerber has a new role at IGT as Vice President, Security & Risk.

• After almost 13 and a half years, the past five as Head of Casino Product, Miguel Queiroz bids adieu to BVGroup.

• EvenBet promotes Alena Skira to Head of Communications & Events.

• After almost 26 and a half years, the past six-plus as Senior Director, Marketing Gaming, Jennifer Bowman departs IGT.

• Denis Cutajar is named Director, Human Resources at Playnetic.

• Sportradar appoints Patrick Frech as Director, Strategic Accounts. Mitchell Barry is named Senior People Advisor – U.S. and Canada.

• Travis Fleisher has a new gig at Genius Sports as Director, Marketing AI Operations.

• White Hat Studios promote Cory Desmond to Director of Compliance.

• Laura Malaszowki joins PlayStar as Director of CRM.

• Jeremy McFarlane is named Assistant General Manager at Gateway Casinos and Entertainment in Sarnia, ON.

• Andrew Rocha joins DraftKings as Manager of Player Development, Canada.

• FanDuel promotes Race Bottini to Manager, Advanced Customer Analytics.

• Grant English joins the American Gaming Association as Manager of Government Relations.

• John Howes has a new role at OLG as Senior Training Specialist.

• After six and a half years, the past three years as VIP Senior Manager, Kathryn Hilbrich says goodbye to FanDuel.

• Makenzie Hollan joins Hollywood Casino Columbus as Marketing Manager.

• Paul Green comes aboard NEXT.io as an Evergreen Writer.

• Ex-DraftKings guy Patrick Minkin joins Global Payments as a Partner Activation Manager.

• Sai Praneeth Eranti is promoted by PointsBet to Senior Data Services Engineer.

• Front Office Sports names Ross Figlerski as Director, Creative Strategy.

• Former Sportsnet sales director Lorraine Bradshaw joins MEC as Director, Brand Partnerships.

Classified (Jobs) Information

On the Home Front

• OLG is in seek-and-employ mode for a Director, Category Management.

• There’s an opportunity in Toronto for a Senior Mobile Developer, React Native – iGaming.

• The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is bringing on board a Director of Enterprise Data and Analytics, a Senior Law Clerk and is also seeking a Counsel.

• AGLC is looking for a Casino Licensing Specialist.

• Fanatics has several remote opportunities in Canada and in the country across from our borders.

• From the Dept. of We’re Not Making This Up. . . Penn Interactive is searching for an Incident Commander.

• Genius Sports is beefing up its Statistician Network on both sides of the border.

• FanDuel has a co-op availability with its Marketing and Communications group for the fall.

• With the Toronto Maple Leafs having said goodbye to longtime communications chief Steve Keogh, they’re now seeking a Head of Communications, Media Relations. The Leafs’ proprietors are also hiring a Specialist, Game Presentation.

• The Globe and Mail is seeking an Editor to lead its new Intelligence Unit. Canada’s national newspaper also has four journalism gigs – two in Toronto and two in Ottawa – up for grabs. The Globe is also adding two Digital Editors.

• Wanted by The Canadian Press: an Entertainment Reporter-Editor.

• PepsiCo is searching for a Senior Marketing Manager – Sports Partnerships, Better Together & Portfolio.

• Live Nation Entertainment has an opening in Toronto for a Social Media Manager.

• In Montreal, CCM Hockey is hiring a Senior Manager, Brand.

• Ontario Soccer is seeking a Manager, Competitions.

• Golf Canada is on the lookout for a Senior Coordinator, High Performance Sport.

South of the Border

• Wanted at Maryland Lottery: a Chief Revenue Officer.

• DraftKings is on the lookout for a Senior Manager, End User Computing, a Senior Associate, Digital Casino Partnerships, a Prediction Markets Manager and a Senior Social Marketing Associate.

• In Atlanta, FanDuel is hiring an Infrastructure Engineering Director.

• Hard Rock Digital has hybrid opportunities for a Senior Analyst, Fraud and an Analyst, Fraud.

• Riot Games has an opening in Los Angeles for a Director, Game Production.

• GBG Plc has an opportunity in the U.S. for a Sales Director – Enterprise (Loqate).

• Hard Rock Metropolitan Park Hotel & Casino has an opportunity for a Manager, Global Social Responsibility.

• In Santa Monica, CA, Activision is looking for an Associate Manager – Digital Marketing.

• Wanted by JPMorganChase: a Vice President, Risk Management, Global Financial Crimes.

• In New York, DAZN is looking for a Senior Affiliates Manager.

• The organizers of the LA28 Olympic & Parlaympic Games are seeking a Lead Producer, Sport Presentation.

• Major League Baseball is on the lookout for a Senior Counsel, Media Distribution.

• The Athletic has a remote opening for a Senior Manager, Video Production Operations.

Across the Ponds

• In Gibraltar, FDJ United is hiring a Head of UK Compliance and MLRO.

• Softswiss has an opportunity for a Head of Security, Business Partnering.

• Wanted at NEXT.io: a Head of Social Media.

• In Athens, Kaizen Gaming requires a Corporate Communications Senior Executive, Social & Employer Branding.

• Down Under, Aristocrat Interactive is looking for a Commercial Director, iGaming – Emerging Markets.

• Prime Entertainment is searching for a Director/Head of Sportsbook.

• DAZN Bet has positions open in London and Gibraltar for a Senior Product Designer, a Compliance Manager and a Head of AML & MLRO.

• Odds Scanner Group is looking for a Senior SEO Content Specialist.

• TonyBet has a trio of opportunities in Europe for a CRM Analyst, Business Process Manager, and Legal Counsel.

• In Dublin, Flutter Entertainment is hiring a Strategic Intelligence Partner.

• A Senior Account Manager is required at Pragmatic Solutions.

• In Sofia, Betty is hiring a CRM Manager – Growth Team.

• Bally’s Interactive has a hybrid opening in London for a Performance Marketing Manager.

• Sportradar has an opening in London for an Intelligence Associate.

• There’s a hybrid opportunity in Sliema for a Live Casino Operations Manager at LeoVegas Group.

Reading and Reflecting

1. In its latest report, the International Betting Integrity Association highlights its collaboration with H2 Gambling Capital to forecast online sports betting channelization in the new Alberta market.
   

2. Toronto Star investigative reporter Emma McIntosh delivered an update Monday on the sex-themed gambling website that was available to Ontarians.

3. From the Dept. of Go Figure, Canadian author David Macfarlane has a new book out about sports fandom and he’s not a fan of betting advertising.

4. Canada is among the countries being given the green light for gambling ads on Google although the company says there will be tight guidelines around them.

5. The Responsible Gambling Council has released the first instalment on a six-part series looking at regulatory approaches to more stringent gambling guardrails around the world.

6. Benny Sjoelind of The Business of iGaming reports that according to data from Blask, BCLC’s PlayNow is the leading gambling brand in our home and native land.

7. Speaking of BCLC, its former interim president/CEO took aim at foreign-owned gambling operators in his latest LinkedIn post.

8. From the Dept. of Beeg Etransfers. . . OLG last week distributed more than $42 million to 29 communities with gaming venues as a Q1 payment.

9. DraftKings has made a $100,000 donation to the Red Cross Canada Wildfire Fund to support communities across Ontario being affected by the most recent wildfires. If you want to donate, please click here.

10. A message/warning from Sportnation Bet Canada about a fake email falsely attributed to iGaming Ontario.

11. Catena Media brand PlayCanada.com has been acquired by Vectiq.

12. There was a Spockian eyebrow raised yesterday when NEXTPredict announced it is securing $3 million in coverage against flight cancellations for its prediction markets summit in October. It’s doing so through Kalshi and Susquehanna, and NEXT.io boss Pierre Lindh explained why in a thread on the platform formerly known as Twitter.

13. July has been very, very good to licensed online sportsbooks in the state of New York.

14. Good reading from the keyboard of iGaming Business journalist Matt Rybaltowski on NBA commish Adam Silver spitballing the idea of a sports betting czar for pro sports loops.

15. As Ben Horney keyboard for Front Office Sports, the NFL has concerns with some of what prediction markets are offering.

16. There was news of the M&A sort Monday morning from Fanatics that will allow the company to offer its own prediction market exchange and also expand its PM offerings.

17. Included in Dan Waugh’s latest blog post was this statement that caught our eye: “. . . At a point where funding has never been greater for the study of gambling behaviours and gambling harms – the quality of research has never been poorer”.

18. Author Jeff Pearlman took a run via the TikTok at Pat McAfee, ESPN and the network’s business deals with gambling operators.

19. InGame’s Daniel O’Boyle reported on the shuttering of Kalshi’s sports business in Nevada.

20. A report by H2 Gambling Capital indicates offshore gambling operators will benefit from the tax hike being imposed on licensed operators in the UK.

21. A tap of the Bauer Vapour to Jess Welman for putting on our radar the Campaign for Fairer Gambling’s new report about microbetting.

22. Reporting from Steven Bittenbender at Gambling Insider that FanDuel and DraftKings are seeking to have thrown out a lawsuit filed by two Philadelphia men.

23. According to reporting by Catherina Gioino for Fortune, sports betting is now more popular than movies, arts, museums and music combined.

24. A bipartisan bill has been introduced in Nevada to ban sports wagering on prediction markets.

25. Sleuthing of the journalistic sort by Zak Thomas-Akoo on data theft of the Premier League’s licensing subsidiary.

26. Jeff Edelstein wrote about the prediction markets boom in Texas and California, two U.S. states that have yet to legalize online sports wagering.

27. Speaking of Edelstein (again), he delivered a Bill Nye The Science Guy bit of reporting last week on the speed of online casinos.

28. Dustin Gouker has some deets on ESPN’s new 30 for 30 podcast on the Shohei Ohtani interpreter scandal.

29. New York Intelligencer journalist Matt Stieb told the story of the Las Vegas gambler who’s immersed in the Malik Beasley betting mess.

30. Sportico’s Dan Bernstein did some reporting on the relationship between FanDuel and CME Group.

31. The bunfight between the sports betting/gaming industry and prediction markets continued during a congressional subcommittee hearing last week.

32. Steve Ruddock, in his Straight to the Point newsletter, gives it the old college try in keeping up with the court cases involving PMs.

33. Speaking of Ruddock, he posted on X last week that the Public Health Advocacy Institute has settled its lawsuit with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.

34. A Netflix documentary on Kalshi unsurprisingly had a sidebar on legal wranglings. Plus, more from Steve Ruddock in his Straight to the Point newsletter.

35. A lift in its interactive business allowed Boyd Gaming to raise its full-year online earnings guidance.

36. As Kaizen Gaming prepares to launch its Betano brand in Spain, it’s seeking a managing director.

37. Gambling.com Group have a new handle.

38. Finally, good on the folks at mkodo for giving its founder Stuart Godfree in a very, very fitting farewell last week.

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On a new episode of the Gaming News Canada Show presented by Bede Gaming, host Steve McAllister welcomed GeoComply CEO Kip Levin.

Levin joined the Vancouver-based company in March 2025 after spending the past decade in C-suite roles at Flutter Entertainment and its FanDuel and FOXBet businesses. So, McAllister asked Levin to share his thoughts from his experiences in the gambling industry on several topics including:

• The challenges to keep up with online fraudsters and scammers, especially with the ongoing evolution of artificial intelligence.

• The opportunities being provided by AI and other new technologies.

• GeoComply’s supporting role in the launch of new regulated gambling jurisdictions, including most recently in Alberta.

• The popularity with the betting populace around the recently completed men’s World Cup of Soccer.

• The evolution of GeoComply some 15 years after being founded by Anna Sainsbury and David Briggs.

• What does the road ahead look like for the gambling industry.

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Alberta’s move to a regulated iGaming model on the 13th July of this year represents a significant step forward for Canada’s digital gaming market, setting clear expectations for robust identity verification, fraud prevention and compliance from day one.

As the market takes shape, you can be confident you’re working with a proven partner. We already support more than 65% of licensed operators in Ontario, helping them meet FINTRAC‑compliant KYC requirements at scale, without compromising speed or player experience.

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What Ontario’s experience can teach Canada’s next regulated market

More than three years after the launch of Ontario’s regulated online gaming market, the industry has evolved significantly. Increased competition, greater player choice, and enhanced responsible gaming measures have helped shape one of North America’s most closely watched iGaming jurisdictions.

For Betty, those lessons are especially relevant as Alberta prepares to open its own regulated market.

“Ontario has shown what’s possible when operators compete on product, experience, and player trust,” says Chavdar Dimitrov, CEO of Betty Gaming Canada. “The market has matured considerably over the past three years, and we’re excited about the opportunity to bring those learnings to Alberta as the province prepares to enter its next chapter.”

As Canada’s regulated gaming landscape continues to evolve, operators, regulators, and players alike will be watching closely to see how Alberta builds on the foundation Ontario has established.

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Betty made its debut in the online casino business by launching in Ontario early in 2023 and quickly built one of the province’s fastest-growing brands in the new, legal gaming market. The company is excited to bring that experience to Alberta, which represents an important milestone for Canada’s regulated gaming industry and demonstrates continued momentum towards modern, consumer-focused online gaming.

The provincial government led by Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally, has taken lessons learned from the Ontario model – acclaimed by industry experts in North America and other parts of the world – to create a regulated marketplace with responsible gaming being top of mind.

In advance of market launch, Betty commissioned the Angus Reid Forum to conduct research in Alberta about the incoming regulated landscape. Included in the findings:

· Respondents in Alberta are optimistic about a regulated market, provided operators deliver transparency, security and responsible gaming.

· Sixty-one per cent of respondents in Alberta say they view online gambling as safe, after learning about Alberta’s regulatory framework, reinforcing the value customers place on regulation.

The decision by Betty’s founders and existing leadership to operate only in regulated markets is based on four factors:

· Regulation creates a safer, more transparent environment for consumers by establishing clear standards for operators.

· Licensed operators must meet rigorous requirements around responsible gaming, player protection, security and compliance.

· A regulated market gives Albertans greater confidence that they’re playing on platforms held to high standards.

The checks and balances put into place by the province, AGLC and the new Alberta iGaming Corporation means that competition will be driven by experience, not just promotions. As the market matures, success won’t simply come from acquisition (i.e. bonus) offers but from consumers committing to operators putting a premium on intuitive products, responsive customer service, transparent policies and responsible gaming tools.

Betty believes long-term success in a regulated market is the result of earning trust and delivering a consistent, dynamic player experience. Alberta represents the next chapter for regulated gaming in Canada, joining Ontario (which launched in April 2022) as the only provinces with a regulated, competitive industry.

“Alberta has an opportunity to learn from Ontario’s experience while building a competitive market that puts consumers first,” said Chavdar Dimitrov, CEO of Betty Canada. “We see Alberta as an exciting opportunity to continue innovating alongside regulators and the broader industry.

Consumer familiarity suggests strong market potential. Albertans are already familiar with online gaming, indicating that regulation is just formalizing behaviour that already exists.”

That’s reflected in the other results of the Betty research including:

· 83% of respondents are familiar with online slots

· 69% of respondents consider online gambling to be safe

· 61% of respondents view online gambling to be safe after learning about Alberta’s regulatory framework

“The opportunity isn’t just about introducing customers to online gaming. It’s giving them regulated, trusted choices,” Dimitrov added.

Betty has built a business focused on an entertainment-first experience supported by responsible gaming tools and a transparent customer experience. The company is focused on sustainable growth by earning customer trust, rather than competing solely on promotions.

Alberta is an opportunity to bring that philosophy and execution to a new market while contributing to the ongoing evolution of regulated gaming in Canada.

That consumers are noticing a sharp uptick in gambling ads in Alberta is to be expected given the July 13 launch of an open, regulated online market. Launches are prime customer acquisition periods, and operators spend the most in the lead-up and first months around a market opening.

In Alberta, expect that heavy advertising period to continue for some time for a couple of reasons:

1. As of Tuesday, there were 22 regulated sites up and running in Alberta. But, about 30 more have been licensed by the province and we expect a good number of those will be ready to go between now and mid-October. When that happens, the market will double in size, at least in terms of the legal options for Albertans. Those operators will also be looking to grab whatever market share they can in an already-crowded sector.

2. In terms of sports betting – which, as we know, is used by operators as a funnel to the more lucrative casino sides of their platforms – the best months are still to come in the fall with the resumption of the NFL, NHL and NBA. That likely pushes the prime customer acquisition period through Christmas.

With that heavy ad spend comes some serious challenges for the industry. As we’ve seen in the four years since Ontario launched an open market, gambling ads have become a lightning rod for public criticism of the sector, despite some strong regulatory measures on what can be advertised.

Never mind that the volume of ads has decreased in Ontario over time and that the public has been less inclined to criticize the advertising of other vices that have been legal longer. Gambling ads are one of the newer vices, so they stand out. Plus, like it or not, perception is reality in the public’s mind.

The hope had been that this newfound ad revenue would help struggling Canadian media companies, but, apparently, not so given the latest round of media layoffs.

Five days before the Alberta launch, Rogers slashed 230 media jobs across the country and closed six radio stations, including two in Calgary — 660 NewsRadio and 960 The Fan.

Four days after the launch, Global News cut 28 jobs in Alberta as parent company Corus Entertainment confirmed its Edmonton and Calgary stations would centralize technical production elsewhere – likely Toronto.

That even a new revenue source couldn’t help keep the lights on a little longer, especially at an all-sports station in the midst of a sports betting boom, shows you the depths of the challenge facing Canadian media companies.

It probably also means the level of gambling advertising is overstated, despite the hue and cry along with federal politicians trying to further regulate and restrict gambling ads.

That said, Alberta’s launch provides media companies with an opportunity to help change the narrative and keep some of that essential advertising revenue coming in. Sports broadcasts, in particular, need to do more than splash logos and add segments about betting. On-air talent needs to do more responsible gambling messaging to help change the perception that media companies and gambling platforms are merely in cahoots to separate consumers from their cash.

Also, as our longtime friend and gambling industry expert Harley Redlick told us long ago, rather than having pro broadcasters talk about betting during games, why not have a separate simulcast feed of games – like the ManningCast for Monday Night Football – just for people interested in betting, with commentary from people adept at handicapping?

That way, those that want to watch games without feeling like they are being pummelled by gambling messaging could enjoy the games on the regular feed. The gambling messages would then be just the ads between play, along with those for cars, laundry detergent and financial companies. Those that want gambling insights could watch the alternate feed.

Yes, we realize that’s an extra expense, but most of the major sports networks have multiple channels these days. Surely, one of them could be devoted to breaking down the betting angles on the major game of the night – especially if operators support that programming.

Separate feeds and more responsible gambling programming would be key gambling sector sustainability initiatives. Such programming changes would also send a strong message from media companies that they are in line with Alberta and Ontario regulators stressing responsible marketing. That would also, perhaps, prevent even stricter regulation.

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DraftKings co-founder Paul Liberman on Alberta, DFS, AI and more

When DraftKings raised the curtain on its sportsbook and igaming business in Ontario in May 2022, it did so a little more than a month after the official opening of Canada’s first regulated gambling market.

Back then, your humble correspondent spoke with co-founder Matt Kalish (who’s no longer with the company but continues to be a loud voice around the industry) for a Toronto Star article. We raised a Spockian eyebrow when reading a quote from Kalish at the bottom of the piece.

“There are so many operators launching in Ontario. (The stream of ads) is temporary. I watch sports, too. I don’t want to see 3-4 betting ads every commercial break.”

Fast forward to July 2026 and DraftKings being among the 18 operators being among the Day One entrants into Alberta’s regulated market with its sportsbook, online casino and Golden Nugget igaming products. The company entered the market not only with some marketing might – including (cowboy?) boots on the ground in Calgary during the Stampede but bringing a team of employees and co-founder/president of operations Paul Liberman to Edmonton.

That group spent the morning after launch day lending its collective hands at a local food bank and presenting Food Banks Alberta with a $150,000 donation.

“(Charitable giving) has been important to both employees and our customers in terms of giving back to the communities not only where we launch but where we have employees and where we operate,” Liberman told Gaming News Canada during a one-on-one interview on the afternoon of launch day. “It’s important for people to know we’re not just here as a sportsbook operator.”

When Liberman and his fellow co-founders Kalish and current CEO Jason Robins launched DraftKings from a spare bedroom in Liberman’s Massachusetts digs back in 2012, they did so with a fantasy sports product. Given the current legal wranglings around peer-to-peer games beyond borders, DraftKings is among DFS operators shutting down that part of its business (although the Alberta iGaming Corporation and iGaming Ontario are working to make online poker and DFS available to players in the country’s only two regulated markets).

“I just realized that we had to shut it down here,” Liberman said during our interview. “I just spoke with someone that was a daily fantasy player, and he was a little upset that (DFS) is going away.”

While DFS has become a smaller piece of DraftKings business with the expansion of its igaming products, entry into the prediction markets space, and continued growth of its sportsbook, Liberman indicated it isn’t disappearing.

“Daily fantasy is much different,” he said. “It’s very much hyper analytical-focused optimization, competition, social. It’s a much smaller part of our business but we have innovated a ton there over the past few years because it’s just so original to the kind of fundamental culture of our company.

“And, we have an amazing product.”

Other topics we asked Liberman for his thoughts:

On launching in a new market

“Me and my two co-founders (Jason Robins and Matt Kalish) started this thing 14 years ago , and it almost like when your kids finish school every year or the first day of school. It’s exciting. So many people are super excited to play the product. . . they’re passionate about sports, they’re passionate about gaming.”

On lessons learned from four years of operating on Ontario

“We spent a lot of time looking at our launch there and learning about the Canadian culture, the leagues. The peope are super passionate sports fans, super community minded. So, we have over 100 people that work in Canada now and that’s really helped us to understand the market a lot better. We’re excited to keep building off that (in Alberta).”

On the evolution of his role

“It’s fundamentally different. I used to be the person doing everything. We started the company in my spare bedroom with the three of us. There was no HR team, there was no technology team, no marketing team. Now, we spend a lot of time making sure we have great talent here in Canada, in the U.S., and globally. And then, it’s ‘how do you make sure you’re doing right by your customer?’.

On the continuing changes in technology

“Right now, it’s definitely AI. We’re introducing AI into our business and staying really close to it. It’s just been such a fundamental shift so quickly for the way the world operates, not just for Draft Kings.

“I’m a tinkerer, so I have really loved getting pretty deep into how AI changes the way that business evolves. That’s been super fun.”

Alberta’s move to a regulated iGaming model on the 13th July of this year represents a significant step forward for Canada’s digital gaming market, setting clear expectations for robust identity verification, fraud prevention and compliance from day one.

As the market takes shape, you can be confident you’re working with a proven partner. We already support more than 65% of licensed operators in Ontario, helping them meet FINTRAC‑compliant KYC requirements at scale, without compromising speed or player experience.

For more on GBG Plc, visit our website.

The water keeps getting hotter for Stan Cho

The news just keeps getting worse for Ontario’s departing minister of tourism, culture and gaming.

Stan Cho resigned from the tri-portfolio position last week after it was revealed the Toronto-area Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) had been billing taxpayers thousands of dollars for hotel accommodations in the city below Palgrave’s downtown core, despite living a few kilometres away from Queen’s Park.

ICYMI, Cho submitted charges of just over $16,000 for “Toronto accommodation”. The accommodation is available to Toronto-based MPPs but only for “special or unusual circumstances”. Cho, by the way, lives six kilometres away from Queen’s Park, according to various reports.

On Monday morning, reporting by Colin D’Mello and Isaac Callan of Global News revealed Cho received thousands of dollars in meals, flights and hotel room costs from the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party. D’Mello and Callan, sifting through disclosures from the MPP/former Minister’s constituency officer showed Cho billing the office for dinners at steakhouses and lobster restaurants, airline tickets, hotel stays at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, and the cost of renting a vehicle from a limo company.

On submitting his resignation Friday, Cho issued a statement that included: “Looking back now, I made a mistake. I am taking full responsibility. I did not stop to ask how it would look to a person in my riding working a double shift.”

Premier Douglas Ford has appointed Attorney-General Doug Downey as interim minister. We’re not sure what that means for the work Cho’s office was doing on the gaming file. When he spoke at the SBC Summit Canada, the then-minister pointed out six areas for reducing red tape after consulting with industry stakeholders. Cho also said the provincial government was looking into the “growing problem” around advertising and he had spoken with the attorney general about “very seriously looking at additional measures on the advertising side”.

What Ontario’s experience tells us about Alberta’s future

As Alberta’s regulated iGaming market begins to establish itself, Ontario offers valuable insight into what a mature market can look like.

Research commissioned by Betty and conducted by Angus Reid Forum found that Ontario players increasingly value confidence in the platforms they choose. Alongside product experience, trust and ease of use have become defining characteristics of the province’s regulated market.

For Alberta, these findings suggest that the next phase of competition will be defined less by market entry and more by how operators build lasting relationships with players through trusted brands, responsible gaming and differentiated experiences.

As one of the first operators to launch in both regulated provinces, Betty believes the continued evolution of Canada’s iGaming sector will ultimately benefit players by driving higher standards across the industry.

CFL gets a boost from Alberta’s new market

There’s been a push in partnerships for the Canadian Football League tied to the Alberta launch.

TheScore Bet became the latest operator to announce an agreement with CFL HQ, letting it be known Monday it becomes an official authorized gaming operator and official sports betting and online casino partner. As part of the partnership, theScore Bet becomes the presenting partner of the new CFL Fantasy game and a CFL app scheduled to launch after Labour Day.

Last week FanDuel announced a renewal of its partnership agreement with the league. ToonieBet, which joined the league’s roster of sponsors in 2025, has since done deals with the Ottawa Redblacks and last month with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Also from Alberta:

• Geoff Zochodne brings/keeps you up to speed on the moving parts around the new market.

• GeoLocs commercial guy Will Whitehead took to the LinkedIn to provide some graphical insight into the market’s early days.

• GeoComply employed its own graphics folks to zoom in on the first 72 hours of activity.

• Finally, BetRivers has made the joined the august group of Guinness World Records honourees for building the world’s largest slot machine. It’s a 4.88-metre (16-foot) tall monster that took the better part of a month to put together and was unveiled at West Edmonton Mall. By the by, the mullet look isn’t a good one for the usually dapper Dan O’Toole. . . .

New report from Ipsos links sports betting with fandom

On Monday morning, we put (more) stress on our aging cranium Monday morning in an attempt to answer a few burning questions from Sunday’s World Cup finale (why such a lousy game, where was the FIFA World Peace Award recipient during the post-match brouhaha on the pitch, why did said recipient have to be escorted away from the champions wanting to celebrate with the trophy?????.

To lead our mind down a different path, we undertook a perusing of the LinkedIn and came across a post from Ipsos in Canada senior veep Scott Morasch that highlighted

Ipsos’s latest research around the men’s footy tournament.

Included in the From Betting to Participation report:

• Betting is much more than about winning $$$, but more “as a way to engage more deeply in sport”.

• Betting isn’t replacing fandom; it’s changing the role the fan plays within it.

• Betting often “strengthens” rather than replaces fandom communities.

• “The future of sports betting may belong less to brands that facilitate wagering and more to brands that facilitate participation.

Ipsos (a member of the Canadian Gaming Association that has done research commissioned by the CGA) provides six recommendations from the research that suggest the sports betting industry is entering a “new phase of maturity”.

Also from the World Cup:

• According to data compiled by GeoComply, the Super Bowl remains the most popular sporting events among American bettors.

• BCLC’s communications crew let us know the tournament was the best World Cup yet in terms of betting volume on PlayNow with four and a half times the number of wagers from 2022. Spain’s extra-time win over Argentina was the most bet-on soccer event of all time and was the eighth most-popular event of all time with PlayNow customers - behind the 2020 and 2024 U.S. presidential elections and five Super Bowl games.

• Courtesy of Geoff Zochodne, who had an X post with Citizens’ take on World Cup betting activity.

• H2 Gambling Capital estimates prediction markets represented some 27 per cent of “legal” sports betting activity in the U.S. during the World Cup.

• Sportico journalist Dan Bernstein did a deep dive into the popularity of prediction markets during the tournament.

• The truly dreadful title match saved British bookmakers from taking a really beeg kick to the . . . er. . . solar plexus, wrote Jake Evans for NEXT.io.

• With the World Cup ending, Dustin Gouker reminds us there’s a bit of a break in the action for sportsbooks and bettors.

• Some information of interest, courtesy of GBG Plc, around wagering activity during the tournament.

• From ToonieBet: Sports betting activity during the tournament increased 30 per cent month over month in Ontario and the operator’s active sports bettor base saw a spike of more than 40 per cent.

• We came across this X post from DraftKings which includes a staggering increase in Spanish-language soccer customers during the tourney.

Alberta iGaming Corp CEO Dan Keene on the GNC Show

Speaking of Alberta, check out the latest Gaming News Canada Show, sponsored by Bede Gaming, featuring Steve McAllister’s interview with Dan Keene, the chief executive officer of the Alberta iGaming Corporation.

McAllister spoke to Keene four days after Alberta’s July 13 launch.

Topics included:

• The collaborative work of all stakeholders to get the market open

• Lessons Alberta learned from the Ontario market

• The keen interest from companies looking to launch in Alberta

• AiGC’s proactive communication of its mandate and social responsibility.

• What approach AiGC would take if there is a tsunami of ads.

You can listen to the show here or watch it here:

People on the Move

• Galaxy Gaming names Anand Singh as Chief Technology Officer.

• Eoghan O’Dwyer is out at Light & Wonder as Chief Product Officer, iGaming and Vice President, Product. Ging Masinda is appointed as Regional Account Manager, Asia.

• Katarina Polach Klcovska is appointed by Synot Group as its first-ever Chief Executive Officer.

• Former DraftKings guy Ed Silva is named Chief Executive Officer at DubClub.

• Interblock Gaming appoints Kay Oswald as Chief Executive Officer.

• Esport Canada appoints Young Kim as Chief Financial Officer.

• Joining Lotto.com is Ruxandra Tereanu as Chief Operating Officer and Amanda Coyle as Vice President of Human Resources.

• There is a trio of executive appointments at Nuvei: Samir Zabenah as Chief Operating Officer, David McLaughlin as Chief Financial Officer and Eli Rosner as Chief Product and Technology Officer.

• Armina Hasan is named Vice President, Human Resources at Penn Interactive/theScore.

• Lavanya Karunakaran is appointed Head of Product – Partner Engagement at Light & Wonder.

• Low6 names Simon Kreiter as Head of Product.

• Ex William Hill/DraftKings/Underdog fella Dillon Borgida joins Kalshi as Head of Private Client Sales & Services.

• Trisha Parker is named Vice President, Business Support at Aristocrat Interactive.

• MGM Grand Detroit brings on board Eric Sprague as Vice President of Table Game Operations.

• Michael Barlow is named Head of Search at Flutter.

• Kamilla Nikolas departs Flutter UK & Ireland to become Head of People Ops at Prime Entertainment.

• Steven Tabone is appointed Commercial Director at Avanti Studios.

• Lauren Leonard is appointed Senior Director, Content Promotional Strategy at Caesars Sportsbook & Casino.

• Peter Andreu is named Senior Director, Revenue Operations at PrizePicks.

• Stripe appoints Jeff White as Money Laundering Reporting Officer for Canada.

• Chantelle McDonald is named Director, SNIS at ConnexOntario.

• OLG appoints Nicholas Vasilevski as Director, Strategy Development for its lottery division. Matthew Dicker is named Senior Manager, Commercial Sponsorship & Brand.

• After more than 13 years, the past four as Senior Public Relations Manager, Global, Nick Say is taking his leave from Paysafe.

• Ioannis Voulgaris is appointed Senior AI Product Manager at Kaizen Gaming.

• Ivan Pelic bids adieu to Bragg Gaming and his Product Owner role.

• Roxana Ababei joins Relax Gaming as Partner Commercial Manager.

• Logitech G promotes David Dashtoyan to Senior Esports & Partnership Marketing Manager.

• Ryan Fahy has a new title at Entain: Senior Project Manager. Ruby Koheeallee leaves the company and her position s Global Head of Colleague Engagement and Employer Brand.

• Mihai Raducanu is appointed Chief of Staff at Hamilton Sports Group.

Classified (Jobs) Information

On the Home Front

• The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission has an opening for a Chief Technology Officer.

• Good gig alert at OLG, which is hiring a Vice President, Lottery Strategy, Transformation & Customer Experience.

• Markham-based MNP is looking for a Vice President, Marketing.

• In Vancouver, Electronic Arts is seeking a Senior Director, Creative – EA Sports FC.

• Gateway Casinos and Entertainment has an opening in Clinton, ON – about an hour’s drive southeast of GNC HQ – for a General Manager.

• Among the many openings at Hard Rock Digital is a hybrid position in Toronto for a Senior Manager – Risk Operations.

• The Responsible Gambling Council has a hybrid opportunity for an Instructional Design and Training Specialist.

• OLG has need of a Senior Manager, Growth & Content Optimization, a Senior Brand Manager and a Social Media & Marketing Communications Coordinator. The Corp also has co-op positions available for nine post-secondary students.

• AGLC is searching for an AML Compliance Investigator.

• Wanted by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority: a Manager of Marketing Operations.

• Bet99 is seeking a Customer Support Associate.

• Legend is looking for a Senior Lifecycle Marketing Manager.

• NeoPollard has an opportunity in Edmonton for a Marketing QA and Research Analyst.

• In the city below Richmond Hill, Pinnacle is seeking an HR & Talent Acquisition Administrator.

• Power Play Production Group has a hybrid opportunity for a Manager, Business Development & Marketing.

• The People’s Wire Service, aka The Canadian Press, is hiring a Reporter-Editor, Ontario Desk in Toronto.

• There’s an opportunity with the Hockey Canada Foundation for a Vice President and for a Manager, Women’s & Girls Hockey Development.

• Sportsnet is looking for an Associate Producer – NHL.

• Toronto-based WPP Media has an opening for a Manager, Sponsorship Marketing.

• CFL HQ has need of a Manager, Global Partnerships.

• The Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking for a Manager, Marketing & Fan Engagement.

• 680 CJOB in Winnipeg is seeking a Sports Talk Show Host.

South of the Border

• DraftKings has put out the call for a Vice President, iGaming Revenue Operations.

• There’s an opening at Sportradar for a Vice President, Sales – Prediction Markets.

• BetMGM has a whole lotta employment opportunities at this juncture.

• DraftKings is looking for a Senior Accountant, a Compliance Manager, Predictions, a Marketing Technology Specialist and a Corporate Counsel, Prediction Markets.

• Hard Rock Digital has a quartet of openings on its Sportsbook Operations team.

• MediaTroopers is on the hunt for a Head of Marketing (Acquisition).

• Growth Leads has a remote opportunity in the U.S. of A. for a Content Executive.

• Nossos amigos at Eilers & Krejcik Gaming have need of a Brazilian Portuguese-speaking person to help set up their testing team in the South American country. (Also, E&K has a new and improved website.)

• Wanted by Catena Media: a Strategic Partnerships Account Manager.

• FanDuel is hiring a Sports Trader for its Jersey City offices.

• There’s a remote opportunity with Betr for a Casino Operations Manager.

• G2 Gaming has an opportunity in New Jersey for a Client Relationship Manager.

• Rush Street Interactive is on the lookout for a Product Marketing Manager.

• In Frisco, TX, OpTic Gaming is searching for a Manager of Partnership Activation.

• ProphetX has a remote opportunity for a Risk & Fraud Associate.

• Cherry Pick Talent is seeking an Influencer Marketing Manager (Gaming).

• Las Vegas-based Konami Gaming is in the market for an iGaming Producer.

• APE has a remote opening for an Online Poker Expert & Professional Poker Player.

• Good journalism gig alert at Disney for a Senior Editorial Manager, Features (National Geographic).

• The Florida Panthers are hiring a Senior Data Scientist and a Senior Data Engineer.

Across the Ponds

• In Chiswick, England, Light & Wonder is looking for a Head of Partnerships (Aggregation).

• LeoVegas Group has a trio of openings including a Country Director – Finland.

• NEXT.io is looking for a Senior Marketing Manager who likes to rack up the frequent flier points and requires a Head of Social Media. It’s also looking for an Evergreen Writer.

• Wanted at Betsson Group: a Senior Backend Developer – RaceBets.

• FairPlay Sports Media has an opening for a Senior SEO Manager.

• Betby is hiring an Esports Supervisor Team Lead.

• Playnetic is searching for a Marketing Executive.

• Softswiss is expanding its Events & Special Projects team.

• Skill On Net (proprietors of PlayOjo) has several positions available in Cyprus.

• In England, IMG is looking for a Vice President, Technology, Studios and a Senior Account Manager, Sports Management.

Reading and Reflecting

1. On the heels of launching 40 online casino games through its partnership with PlayAlberta, Aristocrat Interactive announced Monday a deal to provide content to Loto-Québec.

2. The former interim president/CEO of BCLC, in a LinkedIn post, took aim at the people behind regulated online gaming including the Canadian Gaming Association.

3. The co-host of a Canadian podcast made the case for why prediction markets are an idea of the not-so-great sort.

4. IGT has expanded its partnership with Western Canada Lottery Corporation to provide additional video lottery terminals across Saskatchewan.

5. Robyn McNeil has a must-read for Gambling Insider on her conversation with a U.S. Army veteran who wants the military to do more on problem gambling.

6. An Arizona Cardinals executive has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL for violating the league’s gambling policy. The state’s Department of Gaming is now investigating, ESPN’s David Purdum reported yesterday.

7. Front Office Sports reporter Colin Salao spoke with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud, who’s asking the WNBA to do more when it comes to the social media idiots spewing venom at athletes.

8. A senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute disputes the claim that regulated gambling is better than illegal sports betting and gaming.

9. The CEO and co-founder of BetHog has the latest on his legal battle with the current owners of FanDuel and its former board of directors.

10. Speaking of BetHog, NEXT.io journo Rob Fletcher reported Monday the company is shutting down its online crypto casino and sportsbook at the end of the month to focus on its studios and AI dealer product.

11. An X post of interest from Eilers & Krejcik analyst Brad Allen on Kalshi’s success in attracting sports betting customers.

12. There’s bad blood between the CEOs of Kalshi and Polymarket. And in other news, the sun will set in the west this evening. . . .

13. If you’ve been locked in your basement doing nothing but watching the World Cup over the past six weeks and you’d like to learn about prediction markets, we recommend this article from NPR’s Bobby Allyn (but not before cleaning up the pizza boxes and empties. . . ).

14. Speaking of PMs, the Wall Street Journal’s Brian Schwartz and Phillip Wegmann have their latest reporting on the unsettling ties between political betting and government.

15. The Google is taking action on prediction market browser extensions, and more.

16. Entain is cutting 500 jobs as part of an operational efficiency initiative from the CFO’s office.

17. Speaking of Entain, it’s pushing the UK government to implement an immediate ban on sponsorship agreements by unlicensed gambling operators.

18. Evolution won’t be moving ahead with its acquisition of Global Games.

19. UK gaming industry veteran Dan Waugh took aim last week as the UK Gambling Commission and the results of its latest survey.

20. Jeff Edelstein offered his usual unique take, this time on the recent controversy around Soft2Bet.

21. Speaking of Edelstein, he hosted Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy for an around-the-horn conversation on the Business of Betting podcast.

22. From the Dept. of Get That Man an Ice Pack for His Fingers, Edelstein also wrote on the new ties between gambling and sports cards.

23. DraftKings is taking legal action against the City of Brotherly Love to put a halt to an investigation into its sportsbook and igaming business.

24. Speaking of DraftKings, it’s getting together with slots personality Brian Christopher.

25. A convicted drug dealer and pool hustler is smack dab in the middle of the Mafia poker scandal involving men with ties to the NBA. Go figure.

26. Journalist and Everybody Loses author Danny Funt believes podcast guy Bill Simmons has deliberately steered clear of conversations around sports betting scandals.

27. There’s a conversation taking place in the gambling industry south of the border on geofencing around college campuses.

28. Rory Calland reported for NEXT.io on the spring report from the Dutch gambling regulator that includes a rise in handle for unlicensed operators.

29. Underdog boss Jeremy Levine spoke with CNBC journalist Contessa Brewer about his company’s switch to the exchange business.

30. A matter of M&A last week with MERKUR Group (the proprietors of our presenting sponsor) acquiring White Hat Studios.

31. News of the rather lousy sort last week that IGT will be closing its electronic tables game division in 2027.

32. The CEO of High Roller Technologies believes the puck has dropped on a spike in prediction markets.

33. For the first time, Pennsylvania’s regulated gambling market has surpassed $7 billion for a fiscal year.

34. Alan Wilmot reported for Legal Sports Report on the quagmire involving the CFTC, a Michigan court order and Kalshi.

35. Good reading from Scott Longley and earnings+more on prediction markets and market making.

36. Rank Group has offered to make a $9.4 million payment to the UK Gambling Commission for “historical compliance failures” around a segment of its casino business.

37. This Friday is the deadline to submit nominations for the 10 Women Rising in Gaming, organized by our friends at CDC Gaming.

38. Finally, a hearty tap of ye olde Christian to Steve Ruddock, who published this week his 1,000 edition of his Straight to the Point newsletter.

Stay up-to-date with the latest news by following us on LinkedIn and Twitter, ensuring you never miss out on breaking updates.

To discuss our coverage of your company’s news and announcements and to become an advertiser on Gaming News Canada, please contact steve@gamingnewscanada.ca.

On the fourth day of Alberta’s new regulated sports betting and online gaming market, Steve McAllister welcomed back to the Gaming News Canada Show the Chief Executive Officer of the Alberta iGaming Corporation, Dan Keene.

Keene talked about the busy countdown to the July 13 market opening and 18 operators being ready to make available to Alberta some 22 websites on Day One.

Among the topics also discussed:

• The collaboration involving all stakeholders to get Canada’s second regulated marketplace up and running.

• How the western Canada province has benefited from the four-year-old Ontario model.

• The keen interest of operators, suppliers and providers to participate in Alberta and the timing for more operators to come on board.

• AiGC’s focus on proactively communicating its mandate and its commitment to social responsibility.

• The corp’s relationship with AGLC.

• When you can expect to see metrics from the new market.

McAllister also asked Keene for his reaction to the concerns already being written and talked about advertising and problem gambling.

Ready for expansion into Alberta? Set a solid foundation for your provincial growth with a SOC2 compliant full-service iGaming platform partner. Learn more at bedegaming.com.

Worth A Watch & Listen

Our most popular Gaming News Canada shows from the past few months.

• Alberta Goes Live: Inside Day One of Canada’s new gaming market🎙️ 🎥

• Thoughts on Canada Day and celebrating major gambling milestones🎙️ 🎥

• Inside BetNova’s push into Canada’s regulated betting markets🎙️ 🎥

• Youth gambling prevention, gaming risks, and the road ahead🎙️ 🎥

• FIFA World Cup Special: Canada’s chances, betting trends & bold predictions🎙️ 🎥

Alberta’s move to a regulated iGaming model on the 13th July of this year represents a significant step forward for Canada’s digital gaming market, setting clear expectations for robust identity verification, fraud prevention and compliance from day one.

As the market takes shape, you can be confident you’re working with a proven partner. We already support more than 65% of licensed operators in Ontario, helping them meet FINTRAC‑compliant KYC requirements at scale, without compromising speed or player experience.

For more on GBG Plc, visit our website.

What Ontario’s experience can teach Canada’s next regulated market

More than three years after the launch of Ontario’s regulated online gaming market, the industry has evolved significantly. Increased competition, greater player choice, and enhanced responsible gaming measures have helped shape one of North America’s most closely watched iGaming jurisdictions.

For Betty, those lessons are especially relevant as Alberta prepares to open its own regulated market.

“Ontario has shown what’s possible when operators compete on product, experience, and player trust,” says Chavdar Dimitrov, CEO of Betty Gaming Canada. “The market has matured considerably over the past three years, and we’re excited about the opportunity to bring those learnings to Alberta as the province prepares to enter its next chapter.”

As Canada’s regulated gaming landscape continues to evolve, operators, regulators, and players alike will be watching closely to see how Alberta builds on the foundation Ontario has established.

Stay up-to-date with the latest news by following us on LinkedIn and Twitter, ensuring you never miss out on breaking updates.

To discuss our coverage of your company’s news and announcements and to become an advertiser on Gaming News Canada, please contact steve@gamingnewscanada.ca.

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On the eve of the opening of Alberta’s regulated sports betting and igaming market, the Gaming News Canada Show presented by Bede Gaming was joined by a couple of gaming industry veterans who are plugged into the opening of Canada’s second regulated, competitive gambling jurisdiction.

GNCS regular and Canadian Gaming Association Senior VP of Policy & Communication Amanda Brewer spoke about the feedback she has received from CGA members and others in the gambling business during the countdown to opening day in Alberta. Brewer also referred to the lessons learned from four-plus years of regulated online gaming in Ontario and had an interesting response to a question from host Steve McAllister about the potential differences between the presence of the provincial gaming and lottery corporations in the two provinces.

We also asked Brewer about the ongoing presence of fake online casino ads on Meta platforms.

McAllister then welcomed Rich Taylor, the Director of Responsible Gaming at BetMGM. Taylor, a retired Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, told his story of serving his country and then finding his way into the gambling industry.

Taylor spoke about the reaction from BetMGM customers to the most recent responsible gambling ad campaign featuring NHL superstar Connor McDavid and Newfoundland hockey legend Terry Ryan and if the Edmonton Oilers captain will appear in future RG-focused commercials – which are allowed by both the AGCO and AGLC in its rules and regulations around advertising and marketing.

That led to a conversation on BetMGM’s responsible gaming efforts which include its partnership with BCLC’s GameSense platform. Taylor, the author of an op-ed last week that appeared on various Canadian media websites, also talked about the multi-dimensional approach taken by BetMGM to support safe play.

Ready for expansion into Alberta? Set a solid foundation for your provincial growth with a SOC2 compliant full-service iGaming platform partner. Learn more at bedegaming.com.

Worth A Watch & Listen

Our most popular Gaming News Canada shows from the past few months.

• Thoughts on Canada Day and celebrating major gambling milestones🎙️ 🎥

• Inside BetNova’s push into Canada’s regulated betting markets🎙️ 🎥

• Youth gambling prevention, gaming risks, and the road ahead🎙️ 🎥

• FIFA World Cup Special: Canada’s chances, betting trends & bold predictions🎙️ 🎥

• CGA CEO Paul Burns weighs in on player protection and gaming policy🎙️ 🎥

Alberta’s move to a regulated iGaming model on the 13th July of this year represents a significant step forward for Canada’s digital gaming market, setting clear expectations for robust identity verification, fraud prevention and compliance from day one.

As the market takes shape, you can be confident you’re working with a proven partner. We already support more than 65% of licensed operators in Ontario, helping them meet FINTRAC‑compliant KYC requirements at scale, without compromising speed or player experience.

For more on GBG Plc, visit our website.

What Ontario’s experience can teach Canada’s next regulated market

More than three years after the launch of Ontario’s regulated online gaming market, the industry has evolved significantly. Increased competition, greater player choice, and enhanced responsible gaming measures have helped shape one of North America’s most closely watched iGaming jurisdictions.

For Betty, those lessons are especially relevant as Alberta prepares to open its own regulated market.

“Ontario has shown what’s possible when operators compete on product, experience, and player trust,” says Chavdar Dimitrov, CEO of Betty Gaming Canada. “The market has matured considerably over the past three years, and we’re excited about the opportunity to bring those learnings to Alberta as the province prepares to enter its next chapter.”

As Canada’s regulated gaming landscape continues to evolve, operators, regulators, and players alike will be watching closely to see how Alberta builds on the foundation Ontario has established.

Stay up-to-date with the latest news by following us on LinkedIn and Twitter, ensuring you never miss out on breaking updates.

To discuss our coverage of your company’s news and announcements and to become an advertiser on Gaming News Canada, please contact steve@gamingnewscanada.ca.

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Aaron GlynWilliams, the Vice President of Safer Gambling for OLG – and the Chair of the Canadian Responsible Gambling Association – joins host Steve McAllister on a new episode of the Gaming News Canada Show presented by Bede Gaming.

GlynWilliams, who’s played a leadership role in OLG’s responsible gambling initiatives for more than a decade, talked about the need for all stakeholders in the gaming industry to be on the same page when it comes to safer gambling during a panel discussion at last month’s SBC Summit Canada. McAllister revisited his guest’s comments and asked GlynWilliams for his reaction to the lottery corporation’s June 1 announcement about new measures targeting online gaming customers under the age of 25.

The OLG veep also spoke about his tenure as chair of the CRGA coinciding with the legalization of single-event betting across Canada, the impact on Ontario’s competitive sports betting and igaming market on OLG’s RG programs, the conversations happening between lottery and gaming corporations across the country these days, and the Corp’s existing partnerships around safer gambling.

GlynWilliams also provided his thoughts on iGaming Ontario’s launch of BetGuard, and about the incoming regulated gambling market in Alberta.

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Our most popular Gaming News Canada shows from the past few months.

• Inside BetNova’s push into Canada’s regulated betting markets🎙️ 🎥

• Youth gambling prevention, gaming risks, and the road ahead🎙️ 🎥

• FIFA World Cup Special: Canada’s chances, betting trends & bold predictions🎙️ 🎥

• CGA CEO Paul Burns weighs in on player protection and gaming policy🎙️ 🎥

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Alberta’s move to a regulated iGaming model on the 13th July of this year represents a significant step forward for Canada’s digital gaming market, setting clear expectations for robust identity verification, fraud prevention and compliance from day one.

As the market takes shape, you can be confident you’re working with a proven partner. We already support more than 65% of licensed operators in Ontario, helping them meet FINTRAC‑compliant KYC requirements at scale, without compromising speed or player experience.

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What Ontario’s experience can teach Canada’s next regulated market

More than three years after the launch of Ontario’s regulated online gaming market, the industry has evolved significantly. Increased competition, greater player choice, and enhanced responsible gaming measures have helped shape one of North America’s most closely watched iGaming jurisdictions.

For Betty, those lessons are especially relevant as Alberta prepares to open its own regulated market.

“Ontario has shown what’s possible when operators compete on product, experience, and player trust,” says Chavdar Dimitrov, CEO of Betty Gaming Canada. “The market has matured considerably over the past three years, and we’re excited about the opportunity to bring those learnings to Alberta as the province prepares to enter its next chapter.”

As Canada’s regulated gaming landscape continues to evolve, operators, regulators, and players alike will be watching closely to see how Alberta builds on the foundation Ontario has established.

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On a new episode of the Gaming News Canada Show presented by Bede Gaming, host Steve McAllister welcomed Dwain Powell, the Online Director, Sports Betting for Goldrush Gaming – the owners of the BetNova brand.

BetNova entered the highly-competitive Ontario sports betting and igaming market this spring, so McAllister asked Powell about both the challenges and opportunities that have come from being latecomers to the province’s regulated industry. Powell also addressed Goldrush’s relationship with both the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and iGaming Ontario when setting up shop in Canada’s largest province.

Goldrush is one of the 45-plus operators which have registered to do business in Alberta when the proverbial puck drops on its regulated gambling marketplace next month. Powell answered our questions on Goldrush’s road to Alberta so far and addressed the advertising and marketing strategy for BetNova, what makes the brand unique competing against established operators in Canada, and about responsible gaming.

Powell told the story of his early days in the gambling business as a casino tables supervisor, moving into the online space, the legal gaming landscape in South Africa, and, of course, the World Cup of Soccer.

Ready for expansion into Alberta? Set a solid foundation for your provincial growth with a SOC2 compliant full-service iGaming platform partner. Learn more at bedegaming.com.

Worth A Watch & Listen

Our most popular Gaming News Canada shows from the past few months.

• Youth gambling prevention, gaming risks, and the road ahead🎙️ 🎥

• FIFA World Cup Special: Canada’s chances, betting trends & bold predictions🎙️ 🎥

• CGA CEO Paul Burns weighs in on player protection and gaming policy🎙️ 🎥

• From Proline to no prediction markets, Kambi Is having a moment 🎙️ 🎥

• The new affiliate landscape in Canada’s gaming industry 🎙️ 🎥

Alberta’s move to a regulated iGaming model on the 13th July of this year represents a significant step forward for Canada’s digital gaming market, setting clear expectations for robust identity verification, fraud prevention and compliance from day one.

As the market takes shape, you can be confident you’re working with a proven partner. We already support more than 65% of licensed operators in Ontario, helping them meet FINTRAC‑compliant KYC requirements at scale, without compromising speed or player experience.

For more on GBG Plc, visit our website.

Showing Up IRL in a Digital-First Industry

In a crowded marketing landscape, where consumers are constantly navigating digital content, AI-generated messaging, and questions about what feels real, memorable in-person experiences can play an important role in building trust.

That's why Betty Gaming Canada is showing up in person at various activations, seeing it as a valuable way to introduce the brand to new audiences and create authentic engagement.

"Some of the most impactful brand moments happen when you step outside of traditional media and connect with people in the real world," says Andrea Stodart, VP of Marketing at Betty. "Activations give us the opportunity to create genuine interactions, spark conversations, and introduce people to Betty in a way that's fun, approachable, and memorable."

By meeting consumers where they are, whether at community events, cultural moments, or everyday gathering spaces, Betty is showing how you can transform awareness into meaningful brand affinity, one interaction at a time.

Stay up-to-date with the latest news by following us on LinkedIn and Twitter, ensuring you never miss out on breaking updates.

To discuss our coverage of your company’s news and announcements and to become an advertiser on Gaming News Canada, please contact steve@gamingnewscanada.ca.

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On a new episode of the Gaming News Canada Show presented by Bede Gaming, host Steve McAllister was joined by Responsible Gambling Council VP of Strategy and Programs Elaine McDougall and Lisa Couperus, the council’s Director of Education and Programs.

Couperus and McDougall spoke with your usually humble host about the early takeaways from the RGC’s Beyond the Game campaign, launched late last year to educate Grade 11 and 12 student-athletes and coaches in Ontario secondary schools about the risks of gambling. There was an additional discussion on the ongoing need for education for everyone involved in children’s lives around online gaming and also the federal government’s introduction last week of the Safe Social Media Act to limit kids’ exposure to social media.

We also spent time talking about panel discussions and other conversations that took place around responsible gaming initiatives during last month’s SBC Summit Canada, and the increasing access to data and research focused on gambling harm.

McDougall also teased an RGC announcement that’s expected to come this week that’s aligned with the attention around the men’s World Cup of Soccer.

Ready for expansion into Alberta? Set a solid foundation for your provincial growth with a SOC2 compliant full-service iGaming platform partner. Learn more at bedegaming.com.

Worth A Watch & Listen

Our most popular Gaming News Canada shows from the past few months.

• FIFA World Cup Special: Canada’s chances, betting trends & bold predictions🎙️ 🎥

• CGA CEO Paul Burns weighs in on player protection and gaming policy🎙️ 🎥

• From Proline to no prediction markets, Kambi Is having a moment 🎙️ 🎥

• The new affiliate landscape in Canada’s gaming industry 🎙️ 🎥

• Inside PointsBet’s new casino platform powered by Bede Gaming 🎙️ 🎥

Alberta’s move to a regulated iGaming model on the 13th July of this year represents a significant step forward for Canada’s digital gaming market, setting clear expectations for robust identity verification, fraud prevention and compliance from day one.

As the market takes shape, you can be confident you’re working with a proven partner. We already support more than 65% of licensed operators in Ontario, helping them meet FINTRAC‑compliant KYC requirements at scale, without compromising speed or player experience.

For more on GBG Plc, visit our website.

Betty supports safer play

Player well-being is at the heart of everything Betty does. That’s why the iGaming provider is encouraging all players to learn more about BetGuard, Ontario’s new centralized self-exclusion service provided by iGaming Ontario.

BetGuard allows Ontarians aged 19 and older to voluntarily self-exclude from all regulated online gambling sites in the province through one simple and secure enrollment process.

No player account is required, and enrollment is separate from any self-exclusion
arrangements players may have made directly with Betty.ca.

As Ontario’s regulated gaming market continues to evolve, tools like BetGuard help
provide players with greater control and access to support when they need it.

To read more about Betty’s commitment to responsible gaming, visit
Betty.ca/responsible-gaming.

To learn more about BetGuard, visit the program website or call 1-833-776-7171 (toll free).

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The latest episode of the Gaming News Canada Show presented by Bede Gaming is a special soccer edition.

On the eve of the start of the men’s World Cup, Steve McAllister is joined by Simon Clare the Group Director of Consumer PR and Sponsorship, UK Brands for BetMGM’s parent company, Entain. And later, the dean of Canadian soccer media, James Sharman, returns to the podcast.

Among the topics du jour in our conversation with Clare, who’s been around the betting industry for more than three decades:

• The impact of the internet along with the legalization of sports betting in North America on betting.

• The global growth of soccer in North America, which includes Canada hosting men’s World Cup matches for the first time.

• Some advice on approaching prop/parlay/live bets during the 39-day tournament.

• The expectation that this World Cup will be the most highly engaged sporting event ever with sports bettors around the world.

Among the issues we tackled with Sharman:

• The expectations for a Canadian team that’s dealing with injuries to significant players and Sharman’s take on what’s needed for Jesse Marsch and Co. to declare success.

• What will the legacy be for Canadian soccer from this tournament, especially given the problems mostly created by FIFA in the lead-up to this tournament?

• A big-picture look at the contenders, the superstar players, and some potential Cinderella stories.

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Worth A Watch & Listen

Our most popular Gaming News Canada shows from the past few months.

• CGA CEO Paul Burns weighs in on player protection and gaming policy🎙️ 🎥

• From Proline to no prediction markets, Kambi Is having a moment 🎙️ 🎥

• The new affiliate landscape in Canada’s gaming industry 🎙️ 🎥

• Inside PointsBet’s new casino platform powered by Bede Gaming 🎙️ 🎥

• Betting on TV advertising in a changing gaming market 🎙️ 🎥

Alberta’s move to a regulated iGaming model on the 13th July of this year represents a significant step forward for Canada’s digital gaming market, setting clear expectations for robust identity verification, fraud prevention and compliance from day one.

As the market takes shape, you can be confident you’re working with a proven partner. We already support more than 65% of licensed operators in Ontario, helping them meet FINTRAC‑compliant KYC requirements at scale, without compromising speed or player experience.

For more on GBG Plc, visit our website.

Betty is showing how regulated gaming can deliver tangible community impact. Just months after acquiring the Kirkland Lake Bingo Hall, the operator announced a donation of more than $2 million to the Kirkland Lake and Area Bingo Association, helping support local charities and community organizations across northern Ontario.

The investment reflects Betty’s broader strategy of combining growth in Ontario’s regulated gaming market with meaningful charitable contributions through the province’s charitable gaming framework. Company leaders say the funding commitment is only the beginning of a long-term investment in the community.

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When Betty Gaming announced its acquisition of Kirkland Lake Bingo Hall in early March, company CEO Chavdar Dimitrov made clear that the business deal went beyond being getting their foot in the door of regulated iBingo.

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On a new episode of the Gaming News Canada Show presented by Bede Gaming, Canadian Gaming Association president/CEO Paul Burns returned to the podcast.

Burns joined host Steve McAllister from Las Vegas, where he attended last week’s International Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking and joined Dr. Mary Donohue to talk about The Power of Protective Pause: Emotional Regulation in Gambling Environments. The CGA’s head honcho provided his takeaways from the 19^th annual conference.

Burns and McAllister also shared their thoughts and layers from the recent SBC Summit Canada, including:

• The road to regulation in Alberta some nine weeks before the western Canada province joins Ontario to offer a competitive gambling industry;

• The remarks by Stan Cho, Ontario’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, at the conference;

• The results of the AGCO-commissioned study into channelization;

• A reckoning from panelists and people with whom we spoke at the summit that the time has come to take further action when it comes to player protection, responsible gaming communication and advertising;

• A need for elected officials and others to be better when it comes to understanding the separation between regulated and unregulated gaming.

• Burns’s response to iGaming Ontario’s launch of its centralized self-exclusion program.

Ready for expansion into Alberta? Set a solid foundation for your provincial growth with a SOC 2 compliant full-service iGaming platform partner.

Learn more at bedegaming.com.

Worth A Watch & Listen

Our most popular Gaming News Canada shows from the past few months.

• From Proline to no prediction markets, Kambi Is having a moment 🎙️ 🎥

• The new affiliate landscape in Canada’s gaming industry 🎙️ 🎥

• Inside PointsBet’s new casino platform powered by Bede Gaming 🎙️ 🎥

• Betting on TV advertising in a changing gaming market 🎙️ 🎥

• The hidden impact of sports betting ads on young men 🎙️ 🎥

• North American gambling shakeup as Canada and U.S. navigate regulation 🎙️ 🎥

Alberta’s move to a regulated iGaming model on the 13th July of this year represents a significant step forward for Canada’s digital gaming market, setting clear expectations for robust identity verification, fraud prevention and compliance from day one.

As the market takes shape, you can be confident you’re working with a proven partner. We already support more than 65% of licensed operators in Ontario, helping them meet FINTRAC‑compliant KYC requirements at scale, without compromising speed or player experience.

For more on GBG Plc, visit our website.

Stay up-to-date with the latest news by following us on LinkedIn and Twitter, ensuring you never miss out on breaking updates.

To discuss our coverage of your company’s news and announcements and to become an advertiser on Gaming News Canada, please contact steve@gamingnewscanada.ca.

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