Canadian regulators trying to tamp down prediction market noise from south of the border
This week, regulators pointed out that prediction markets are severely limited by federal law. Sadness from the former MP who led legalizing single-event sports betting, and a new PSA from the RGC.
The noise over prediction markets is growing louder in the United States, and the cacophony is threatening to spill over into the 49th parallel.
That explains, in part, recent efforts by Canadian federal securities regulators to reinforce the restrictions on prediction markets and event contracts in this country.
Wisely, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) chose the day after April Fool’s Day to release a joint statement pointing out, in part, that Canadian law, “prohibits any person from advertising, offering, selling or otherwise trading a binary option having a term to maturity of less than 30 days, with or to an individual.”
This is, after all, serious business that is a threat to traditional regulated gambling markets.
In a piece published in Covers before the Easter weekend, Geoff Zochodne provided a terrific primer on prediction markets in Canada.
Zochodne wrote that Canadian regulators issuing strongly-worded press releases is, partly, a response to news that both Wealthsimple and the Canadian arm of Interactive Brokers had received approval for “a limited set of event contracts” and that Questrade is also, reportedly, seeking similar permission.
“However, the rules for these firms will be strict,” Zochodne wrote. “In short: Keep it tied to economics, financial markets, and the environment. Also, no sports betting, no election wagering, and 30-day maturity terms at least.”
Regulators issuing statements – and we all know how rare that can be in the true north strong and free — was also likely a shot across the bow of those prediction market types jockeying to crack the Canadian market.
Six days ago, The Globe and Mail published a story reporting tht Polymarket flyers were being distributed outside of Toronto’s Rogers Centre prior to a Blue Jays game (last month, Major League Baseball announced an exclusive partnership with the company). Of that incident, Zochodne wrote that it was “pretty brazen of Polymarket,” given that in April of 2025, Ontario securities regulators reached a settlement with Polymarket with the latter agreeing to fines and a ban on allowing Ontarians to use the platform.
Canadian regulators speaking out about what is legal and what is not – and threatening “enforcement action” for those failing to comply — is a signal to the market that at least the appearance of strong regulation is the default position.
Unlike the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which has, so far, taken mostly a laissez-faire approach to regulating prediction markets in that country, Canadian regulators are threatening to ban prediction markets from taking too much of a foothold in the Great White North, especially since their legality is currently being challenged on many fronts south of the border.
Also, beyond the threat to the traditional regulated gambling models most notable in Ontario and coming this summer to Alberta, some prediction markets also have an integrity problem in the U.S. It’s well known that a lack of integrity is a death knell not only for a business, but can also spread and infect similar businesses.
David Colborne recently had an interesting opinion piece on the subject in the Nevada Independent.
He pointed out that while prediction markets have sometimes been successful at predicting real-life events, their effectiveness has been weakened of late by a series of questionable episodes.
From Colborne:
“If the past few months have been any indication, the answer is a society-wide demonstration of Goodhart’s Law — an economics principle that is often summarized to state that ‘when a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure’.”
“Members of the Israeli military, including an Israeli Air Force major, used classified information to place bets on Polymarket. Polymarket also saw a sharp increase in bets shortly before the successful capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, the invasion of Iran and the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
“These and other similar incidents have led analysts to wonder how many of these bets are profiting from private information — classic insider trading, in other words — and how many are actively creating private information by timing lethal action to maximize personal gambling returns.”
Yes, Polymarket’s competitor, Kalshi, has argued that the CFTC does not allow it to engage in “death markets,” but Colborne writes that, “assumes that the CFTC — which currently has only one sitting commissioner — is willing to stand up to Donald Trump Jr., the son of the current president who serves as a strategic adviser with Kalshi and is on Polymarket’s advisory board.”
Legal sports betting already has its hands full on the integrity front after several high-profile match-fixing scandals. The last thing the sector — and the sports that we bet on — needs is more integrity challenges.
As Colborne wrote, “The efficient market hypothesis holds so long as market participants are trading based on actual information. Once participants learn how to manipulate and alter information to better support their bottom lines, all bets are off.”
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Former MP laments the evolution of expanded legal sports betting in Canada
Regrets, Brian Masse says he doesn’t have any when it comes to his advocacy for the legalization of expanded sports betting. Instead, he’s sad about the evolution of betting’s brave new world in our home and native land over the past five years.
The former NDP MP, who introduced a private member’s bill in 2019 to allow single-event wagering – Conservative MP Kevin Waugh re-introduced Masse’s bill the following year, and that led to the adoption of Bill C-218 – spoke with CBC News journalist Kate McKenna for an article that was published on the internets Monday.
“It’s deplorable the way that some of the provinces have actually implemented it. They’ve allowed the private sector to basically own and operate,” Masse told McKenna.
“I don’t have regrets, but it’s sad to see some of the repercussions. We can still avoid them, too.
“The story isn’t done.”
Masse’s angst is split between the amount of advertising by gaming operators in Ontario’s open market and the federal bill putting the regulation of sports betting and online gaming in the hands of the provinces. From the CBC article:
He recommended that single-event sports betting be implemented slowly, and that it stay with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, a Crown agency owned by the government of Ontario.
“But what they’ve done is, they’ve launched full throttle,” he said. “They have allowed all of this unregulated activity.”
It’s not clear what Masse means about “unregulated activity”. If you haven’t been following in the Ontario model, The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is the regulatory body, and iGaming Ontario handles the commercial/conduct-and-manage piece. OLG is a direct competitor of the province’s licensed operators, who made it clear from the first days of creating Ontario’s open market that they wouldn’t do business if OLG oversaw setting and enforcing the rules and regulations.
With regards to the ongoing bunfight around advertising, McKenna spoke with Sen. Marty Deacon, the sponsor of Bill S-211 to create a national framework to regulate sports betting advertising. If you’re keeping score at home, that bill has passed the Senate and is at second reading in the House of Commons. Deacon said her bill is a comprise, as she’d prefer a full ban on advertising.
McKenna spoke with Canadian Gaming Association head honcho Paul Burns, who reiterated the industry’s openness to additional regulation but that should remain in the hands of the provinces.
Burns keyboarded an op-ed in February explaining why the provinces should remain in charge of the rules around gaming advertising. Also, at the beginning of 2026, the CGA introduced a new Code for Responsible Gaming Advertising which included all media platforms. And, from the association’s response to Bill S-211:
• Bill S-211 imposes a national framework that is unnecessary, creates duplication and will undermine provincial rights and actions.
• Gaming advertising in Canada is already subject to several layers of oversight.
• Provincial gaming regulators set regulatory standards for all operators to meet.
• TV advertising is subject to review against thinkTV’s code prior to being permitted to air.
• Ad Standards Canada’s Canadian Code of Advertising Standards also applies to all advertisers in Canada.
• Individual professional sports leagues and broadcast partners have their own policies.
• Together these create a very robust mechanism for advertising oversight and compliance in Canada, driven by provincial and territorial oversight.
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Responsible Gambling Council lifts lid on Moment of Reflection campaign
Perhaps the most newsworthy moment from last week’s media event with the Responsible Gambling Council and Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming Stan Cho were a bit of transparency around the use of tax dollars coming from the province’s four-year-old regulated gaming industry.
The council raised the curtain on its latest public service announcement, targeting 19-24-year-old men. The Moment of Reflection campaign will be featured across traditional Canadian media and also digital platforms, including YouTube.
The RGC also let it be known that its latest efforts around the prevention of gambling harm received a helping hand from the Responsible Internet Gambling Fund, which is given $3 million annually from the province’s igaming revenues.
“Thanks to funding from the RIGF, we can reach (young adults) where they are and make a real difference,” said RGC CEO Sarah McCarthy.
The council also made public the Responsible Internet Gambling Fund Report, highlighting the programs and activities that have been implemented since the RIGF was created in 2024.
“Ontario’s investment in the Responsible Internet Gambling Fund reflects our government’s commitment to ensuring that online gambling expansion is matched with meaningful safeguards for players,” said Cho. “The results we are seeing demonstrate that targeted, evidence-based prevention works, and we are proud to support programs that are reaching young Ontarians with the tools and information they need to make safer choices.”
We have banged the drum repeatedly (and thrown in some cowbell) about the need for parents to pay attention to what’s on their children’s phone – including gaming apps. So. . .
And, given the aforementioned CBC article and continued concerns around advertising, we include this slide from the report:
Jessica Welman on the latest GNC Show
Veteran gambling journalist and content specialist Jessica Welman is Steve McAllister’s latest guest on the Gaming News Canada Show presented by Bede Gaming.
In February, Welman left her post as managing editor of SBC to join Brianne Doura-Schawohl’s consulting firm to support the practice’s work around responsible gambling programs and policies.
Welman discusses the move and much more on the show, which you can hear here or watch here:
Rideau Carleton Raceway ceases live racing
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa has decided to cease live horse racing effective immediately.
The track, the most easternmost in the province, has been operating since 1962.
Hard Rock, which has owned the facility through three racing seasons, said it has made “significant investments” in the facility, but a “sustainable path forward was not possible.”
Casino operations are unaffected.
Rideau Carleton’s last live race card was in December and horsepeople, some of whom reported they were caught off guard by the decision, were preparing for the 2026 season that typically starts around this time of year.
The purse money planned to go to Rideau Carleton will be transferred to other harness racing tracks in Ontario. Also, Ontario Racing is working on a support plan to help offset some of the cost of relocation for any horsepeople who choose to move and race at other Ontario tracks.
Ontario still has 14 horse racing tracks — more than any other jurisdiction in North America. Eleven of Ontario’s tracks offer harness racing, two conduct thoroughbred racing and one offers quarter horse racing. The industry also has strong support from the provincial government.
Rideau Carleton is the third Canadian horse racing track to close in the last eight months. Both tracks in British Columbia — Hastings Racecourse and Fraser Downs — were closed in the latter half of 2025.
OLG launches upgraded app with helping hand from Bede Gaming, GeoLocs
While we were on the tail end of a darn deep sleep early yesterday morning, news landed in our inbox involving the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation, the presenting sponsor of this august destination of news, notes and quotes, and mkodo’s GeoLocs business.
OLG has rolled out an upgraded OLG.ca for its mobile customers “after successfully transitioning to the Bede Gaming React App”.
From the news release:
The upgraded app, built for fast and seamless omnichannel performance, provides an exceptional player experience that leverages a data-efficient design model.
With over 1 million monthly app users, the lightweight network delivery and core functionality of Bede’s technical solution ensures an accessible and high-quality player experience across devices, even during peak traffic periods.
Structured with a flexible foundation for future development, ongoing app enhancements will now be delivered quickly and consistently across device types. In addition, the new app uses one build for all devices, making it much more operationally efficient and cost effective, and far easier for the Ontario operator to implement and manage future changes.
From Bede’s chief product person Andrew Humphreys:
“The successful roll-out of our React Native App is testament to Bede’s continued commitment to our partnership with OLG and further proof of the passion we have for providing operational efficiencies to their team. I’m excited about the additional competitive value that our Bede App will be able to offer; our flexible and cost-efficient solution will empower OLG to expand their outreach and capabilities in the mobile-first market.”
And this, from OLG’s chief gaming guy Dave Pridmore:
“We’re delighted with how quickly and efficiently the transition to Bede’s React Native app has been – and the fact there’s been no disruption for our existing OLG.ca players speaks volumes about the impressive teamwork shown on both sides. The intuitive experience built and well-considered support are representative of the high quality of work we’ve come to expect from our partners at Bede Gaming.
“As OLG continues to prioritise our players’ experiences and expectations, we look forward to implementing even more market-leading enhancements throughout our ongoing digital growth.”
And, from mkodo commercial guru Will Whitehead:
“We’re proud to be supporting OLG through Bede and to be extending our long-standing relationships with two partners we know and trust. Ontario is a highly regulated market, and this partnership reflects the importance of geolocation technology that delivers compliance without compromising the player experience.”
People on the Move
Lauren Bates has a new title at Light & Wonder: General Manager, Canada, and Daniel May is appointed Vice President, International. Maria Humm is now a Commercial Account Director and Cristina Vazquez joins the Marketing – EMEA team.
Connor Murray, whose seven and half-plus years with Flutter Entertainment included a stint as Vice President, Marketing – Canada, is joining Fanatics as Senior VP, Marketing. Will Ridley is named Senior Brand Strategist, joining Murray. Kofi Djang is promoted to Head of Design.
Wayne Drysdale is reappointed to the Board of Directors at AGLC and will be joined by Jared Foulds, Joan Crockett and Jason Bodnar. Leaving the board is Patti Grier.
After four years at BetMGM, Keith Perschetz joins the National Football League as Director, Global Sports Betting.
Peter Schoenke is taking his leave from RotoWire.com some 25 years after he co-founded the fantasy sports business.
Novibet promotes Elena Barba to Chief Marketing Officer.
After more than six and a half years, most recently as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Carolyn Renzin says farewell to FanDuel. Clara Love has a new role at FD as Product Strategy & Operations Manager.
Sidharth Kedia is named Chief Strategy and Investments Officer at NODWIN Gaming.
Lucia Rutili is appointed Head of Casino for Flutter Southern Europe & Africa.
Marin Saban has a new role at FEG as Head of Product Delivery.
Alfred Hurley Jr. is out as U.S. director at Flutter Entertainment.
Janne Rajalahtia and Eeva Salonen are appointed to the Board of Directors at Veikkaus.
Jean Hovland steps down as Vice Chair of the (U.S.) National Indian Gaming Commission.
Aristocrat Gaming promotes Ian Adams to Vice President, Digital Product Strategy.
Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas announces the hiring of Rod Turlan as President and General Manager.
Shaun McAllister says goodbye to Warner Bros. Discovery and is named Director, Ad Sales – UK & Europe for Better Collective.
Fairplay Sports Media promotes Teague Calvin to Head of Commercial, UK & Ireland.
Tonybet appoints Anastasiya True as Head of Reputation.
Catena Media appoints Xavier Dhorne as General Manager for PlayUSA.com and GamingToday.com.
Journalist Rory Calland joins the Editorial team at NEXT.io.
Diego Van Meerbeke joins InsightPlay.ai as Commercial Director.
After 22 years at PokerStars, the last 3.5-plus as Director of Online Poker Experience, Chris Straghalis is bidding adieu.
Sportradar promotes Elvis Dzombic to Director of Business Development, Platform & Partnerships and Austin Johnson to Director, Enterprise Clients.
Cyrus Moreno exits Playnetic to take on the Casino Director role at DAZN Bet.
A tap of ye olde Victoriaville to Tom Nightingale on his promotion to Editor of Canadian Gaming Business and News Editor at SBC Americas.
Patrick Bourrie departs OverActive Media and his role as Senior Manager, Global Partnerships.
Panagiota Dimopoulou has a new title at Kaizen Gaming: Senior Financial Controller.
Caitlin Bollin has a new title at Caesars: Corporate Team Member Experience Advisor. Joshua Danao is now a Corporate Social Media Marketing Manager.
Kieron Caruana is elevated to Senior CRM Manager at Betsson Group.
Andreas Kotsoris, formerly of Sportserve and Novibet, is named CRM Optimization Executive at Campeon Gaming.
Edoardo D’Angelo leaves his Senior Account Manager gig at Playtech to become Head of Region for Push Gaming.
Qayser Sachdev departs Team Vitality as Senior Esports Manager & Strategic CS2 Lead.
Matt Gibson bids adieu to BetMGM/LeoVegas Group to become Senior Commercial Manager – Football at Flutter’s Betfair brand.
Jim Redding joins DraftKings as an Associate Product Manager. Jordan Whall is promotes to Director – VIP.
Efe Yuceman, ex of Optimove, is the new Senior Partner Manager – iGaming and FSI at Bloomreach.
Kiran Karanam has a new position with Xtremepush: Account Executive.
Seb Kennedy is appointed Content & Sponsorships Manager at DragonBet.
FanDuel promotes Lauren Young to Lead Designer.
Stephen Campbell, ex of Odds Scanner Group, joins Growth Leads as a Lead Content Consultant.
Thalles Tercio, formerly of Gambling Affiliation, is named Business Development Manager at Push Gaming.
Paysafe promotes Michael De Sua to Content Marketing Manager and Mary Wallis to Senior Relationship Manager. Atanas Kirachin has a new role as Senior Website Manager.
Dave Rucinski bids farewell to IGT after 19 years, most recently as Senior Systems Engineering Manager.
Liana Forsyth joins theScore as a Digital Sales Coordinator.
Ben Colabrese, formerly of the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Blue Jays, is the new Chief Financial Officer for the New York Mets.
Brian Barren will retire as President of Business Operations for the Cleveland Guardians at the end of the 2026 season and replaced by Alex King.
The National Women’s Soccer League names Brian Kelly as Chief Commercial Officer and Rachel Epstein as Chief Marketing Officer.
Philip Caspari is the new Chief Commercial Officer at Ringier Sports Media Group.
Bindiya Ghai leaves IMG as VP, Global Brand Partnerships to become TKO’s Vice President, Digital, Partnership Marketing.
Kristen Henneman departs U.S. Figure Skating to become Director of Basketball Communications for the WNBA Seattle Storm.
Jenn Taylor is promoted to Director, Digital Marketing at WildBrain.
Bauer Hockey promotes Bryan McDermott to Vice President of Sales, North America.
Pedram Parhizkar is appointed Vice President – Operations at Montreal-based Mint Green Group.
MKTG Sports & Entertainment Canada promotes Edgar Villareal to Account Director.
Jon Malton, ex of ParticipACTION, is named Director of Partnership Sales at AFC Toronto.
Ryan Lannan is appointed Director of Athletics and Recreation at Wilfrid Laurier University.
Eli Yarmy is leaving Oak View Group to become Senior Associate, Sport & Entertainment at Transwestern.
Casey Shapiro, ex of Salt XC, joins your Toronto Blue Jays as Senior Manager, Promotions & Theme Day Activations.
James Vorvis, ex of Cosmos Sports & Entertainment, is appointed Account Executive, Partnerships at the Toronto Tempo. Maddy Rotman is named Art Director. Crina Mustafa departs her Media Relations Coordinator gig with the Toronto Raptors to join the Communications team with the expansion WNBA club.
Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton promotes Ryan Sommer to High Performance Director – Bobsleigh.
Canada Basketball promotes Cailey Theos to Senior Manager, Partnership Marketing.
Samantha Fleming, ex of Canucks Sports & Entertainment, joins CFL HQ as a Social Media Manager and Jude Rondina comes on board as a Graphic Designer. Brian Collins moves from Director, Broadcast Partnerships into a new role as Senior Manager, Global Partnerships.
Olivia Arciniega is joining the Front Office Sports editorial team as a Multimedia Reporter.
Former MLB Network/NHL Network gent Andrew Reich is named Industry Principal – Telco, Media & Entertainment, Gaming and Sports at Presidio.
Josh Spitz, ex of USA Baseball, is named Senior Manager, Communications at Major League Baseball.
The Curling Group brings on board Katie McGlade as Graphic Design and Brand Manager.
Jason Pelley, formerly of the Nashville Predators, joins the company formerly known as Wasserman as an Associate Manager, Experience at THE TEAM’s Toronto offices.
Matt Indome leaves the Partnership Marketing team at MLSE to make his return to Salt XC as an Account Coordinator.
Finally, a tap-tap-tap of the curling broom for TSN (and Canadian) broadcasting icon Vic Rauter, who announced his retirement last week. We wish Vic many sunny days ahead and in case you aren’t familiar with the man and the (curling) legend:
https://www.tsn.ca/video/2026/04/02/top-10-vic-rauter-moments/
Classified (Jobs) Information
On the Home Front
Among the current openings at Bede Gaming is one in Toronto for an Associate Vice President, Technology.
The Responsible Gambling Council is looking for a Senior Director, Prevention Programs.
Toronto-based VGW has an opening for a Responsible Social Gaming Outreach Specialist.
Bet99 is seeking a Senior Data Analyst, a Regulatory Reporting Associate, a Casino Games Manager and a Risk Manager.
Rush Street Interactive has a remote opportunity in the Great White North for an AML Analyst.
Atlantic Lottery has an opportunity for a Junior Graphic Designer.
Global News Winnipeg has an opening for a News Producer/Digital Broadcast Journalist. And in Toronto, there’s an opportunity for a Business Reporter – Network.
Rogers is seeking a full-time Video Journalist in Vancouver.
CBC/Radio-Canada is looking for a Reporter/Editor, Atlantic Investigative Unit (English Services). In Edmonton, there’s an opening for an Executive Producer, News.
The Globe and Mail has a 12-month contract available for a Reporter.
With the move of the AHL Bridgeport Islanders to Hamilton, Oak View Group has a plethora of positions up for grabs.
Golf Ontario is scanning the fairways and greens of the province (Ok, likely beyond those parameters) for a new Chief Sport Officer.
The OSEG Foundation is on the hunt for an Associate Director.
The expansion WNBA Toronto Tempo are seeking a Manager, Brand.
Calgary Sports & Entertainment is on the hunt for a Supervisor, Event Operations – Foundation & Special Events.
Canada Basketball is hiring a Communications & Content Assistant and a Video Production Assistant.
CFL HQ has an opening for a Coordinator, Player Health & Safety.
The Ontario Minor Hockey Association is seeking a Coordinator, Membership Services.
Toronto-based Creative Sports Solutions is looking for a Sales Specialist.
South of the Border
Niagara Falls-based Seneca Gaming Corporation is searching for a Chief Financial Officer.
Rush Street Interactive is on a seek-and-employ mission for a Senior Legal Counsel.
BetHog is looking for a Chief of Staff.
Scientific Games has an opening in Cleveland for a Director, General Manager.
FanDuel is hiring a Threat Detection and Response Engineering Senior Manager, a Product Manager and a Finance Manager.
Hard Rock Digital requires a Senior Manager, Treasury and a Senior Manager – Sports Ops, Content Optimization.
BetMGM is on the hunt for a Senior Tax Accountant and a Director, Risk and Payments Ops.
Eilers & Krejcik Gaming is once again on the lookout for Casino App Testers.
Wanted by Activision: Manager, Global Brand Marketing – Call of Duty Live Services.
MGM Resorts International has a call out for a Senior Communications Manager – Bellagio.
Esports organization Cloud9 has a trio of employment opportunities right now.
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee is hiring an Associate Director, Fan Experiences.
The Las Vegas Knights are in need of a
goaltenderSenior Graphic Designer.The Baltimore Banner has an opening for a Sports Reporter.
NBCUniversal is seeking a Researcher – NBC Sports.
MLS is on the lookout for a Senior Coordinator, Social Media.
Across the Ponds
Light & Wonder is hiring at its UK HQ a Director of Communications – iGaming.
Duelbits is seeking a Head of Acquisition.
Betsson Group is embarking on a hiring spree in Malaga.
ComeOn Group has an opportunity in Malta for an OKR & Strategic Projects Manager.
White Hat Gaming has an opening for an AML & Financial Crime Officer.
Kaizen Gaming is on the lookout for an iOS Engineer.
RubyPlay is in hiring mode for a Full Stack Developer.
GBG Plc is in need of a Transformation Portfolio Office Lead.
NEXT.io is in the market for a Production Manager.
In Latin America, Games Global is looking for an Account Manager.
Octoplay is in the market for a Product Specialist (Slots).
Aristocrat Interactive has an opening in London for an Executive Assistant.
In Billund, Denmark, LEGO is hiring a Senior Director, Head of Sports and Teens.
The Chelsea Football Club is looking for a Head of Social Media.
The NFL is hiring a Senior Manager, Commercial Partnerships – Australia.
Reading and Reflection
From the International Betting Integrity Association’s latest Integrity Report, which you can read here:
The Rock League, which is holding its inaugural event this week at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in the city below Orangeville, has a partnership deal with ToonieBet.
ICYMI, VICI Properties is acquiring casino and hotel real estate assets in Alberta.
There was a court victory of the rather significant kind for prediction market operators on Monday.
Bill King and Ben Fischer did the double-byline thing last week for Sports Business Journal on the NFL (apparently) looking for a new official sportsbook partner.
The Polymarket folks not involved in creating advertising flyers to be distributed outside Rogers Centre secured its latest partnership with a pro sprots league.
While perusing the LinkedIn yesterday, we came across this post from Kalshi executive Sara Slane on her conversation with NHL exec Keith Wachtel and Will Hall from Game Point Capital at the Kalshi Research Conference.
Speaking of Kalshi, its latest partner rhymes with lox.
CNN Flash Docs examined the indictment of 20 U.S. college basketball players in an illegal gambling “venture”.
Sports Illustrated columnist Pat Forde reported on the NCAA’s strategy for dealing with online abuse against its student-athletes.
The journalist whose controversial article in The Atlantic about his year-long gambling “habit” appeared on CBS Morning earlier this week. The appearance sparked another wave of reaction including this X post.
The Australian government is acting with regards to the rules and regulations around gambling advertising. They include a ban on ads during live sports broadcasts in the daytime.
Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies is pushing for prison time being used to punish people involved in match fixing and fraud around sports wagering.
Tim Wigmore of The Telegraph spoke with professional sports gamblers who told their stories of being hunted and punted by sportsbooks.
Fiona Simmons reports for Gambling News that some 24 operators have applied for licences to thrill in Finland when the new open market launches in 2027.
Altenar is taking legal action against Sportradar amidst an accusation of not allowing it to do business in the U.S.
Paysafe has a new product around the U.S. igaming market and crypto.
In case you didn’t know, tax revenue from Colorado’s legal sports betting business is used to help fund water projects across the state.
The folks charging billable hours for lending Robinhood a legal hand continue to be busy.
The Esports Integrity Commission has imposed a four-year ban to a professional esports player.
There was some shrinkage in Belgium’s regulated gambling market in 2024, reports Erik Gibbs of NEXT.io.
BettingUSA.com put together a list of operators/brands no longer in business south of the border.
Danny Funt did the Q and A thing with Rebecca Shapiro for Columbia Magazine.
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