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From coast to coast: Online gambling laws across Canadian provinces

Unlike many countries where a singular national framework governs gambling, in Canada, the responsibility rests with each province. Canada's way of managing online gambling varies significantly between provinces. For example, Quebec has tried to control internet gambling by blocking sites without a license. This is very different from Ontario,…

Law ・ 23 January 2024

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Big jump in Islanders at risk from gambling, along with P.E.I.'s gambling revenues

The proportion of Islanders at risk from gambling tripled between 2005 and 2019, according to a prevalence study delivered to the P.E.I. government more than two years ago. The proportion of Islanders at risk from gambling tripled between 2005 and 2019, according to a prevalence study delivered to the P.E.I. government more than two years ago. The…

Finance ・ 23 October 2023

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P.E.I. develops new strategy, but offers no new funding to combat problem gambling

Finance minister says there's no current plan to launch an online casino, but new strategy provides'solid foundation' for future decision The P.E.I. government has updated its responsible gambling strategy for the first time since a provincial strategy was first unveiled back in 2008. In those days the biggest concerns were around the potential…

Gambling Addiction ・ 18 September 2023

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ALC Alarmed about Online Gaming Marketing

Two large banners of Bet99 were spotted at last weekend's YQM Country Festival in Dieppe, New Brunswick. However, this was not left unnoticed by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation. It should be noted that the Ontario-based operator is not licensed by ALC to operate in the Atlantic region. Its marketing in the area led to some concerns in the Crown…

Law ・ 31 August 2023

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Residents Provided with a Regulated and Responsible Space for Online Gaming

An online gaming platform is now available in Newfoundland and Labrador through Atlantic Lottery. As the only regulated provider in the region, Atlantic Lottery maintains Level IV (the highest) World Lottery Association certification and employs Healthy Play features to inform and support responsible play. Newfoundland and Labrador is the third…

Industry ・ 13 June 2023

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What you need to know about gambling regulations in Quebec

Quebec happens to be home to a constantly changing gambling landscape.While the province has a rich history of gaming, dating back to the early days of horse racing, new technologies, and changing attitudes have led to a number of updates to the regulations in recent years. The gaming industry in Quebec is a major economic contributor, with a…

Law ・ 12 April 2023

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Stay Updated on the Latest Online Casino News Canada

The world of online casinos in Canada is always in flux, and between new tech solutions, changing regulations, and increased accessibility, it can be difficult to keep up. Today, we'll explore the latest online casino news Canada, taking a look in to technology solutions providers for the iGaming industry, Pragmatic Play's latest move in Ontario,…

Industry ・ 13 February 2023

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Canada’s Casino Legislation Updates in 2022

iGaming, or online gambling, launched in Ontario, Canada, in April 2022. It opens the door for online gambling companies to apply for licenses from the province's Alcohol and Gaming Commission. Compared to the heavily controlled gambling industry in the past, this is a huge shift for Canada. Except as expressly permitted by individual provinces,…

Industry ・ 17 December 2022

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Provincial Lottos Ask Feds To Help Battle Illegal Online Gambling

Canada's provincial gaming corporations are collectively taking a firm stand against misleading advertising and the operation of illegal gambling websites within the country. A coalition of five provincial gaming corporations - British Columbia Lottery Corporation, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation, Loto-Quebec, Atlantic Lottery…

Law ・ 05 August 2022

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Canada: Nova Scotia debuts online casino through the Atlantic Lottery Corporation's website

The Canadian province of Nova Scotia has launched an online casino after years of pushing by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation. Finance Minister Allan MacMaster said the platform, which is accessed through the lottery corp's website, went live Thursday. As reported by CBC, MacMaster stated that there was no big announcement on the topic as they are…

Lottery ・ 26 July 2022

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Nova Scotia launches online casino

With very little fanfare Nova Scotia launched their online casino on Thursday. Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation CEO Bob MacKinnon says they did not advertise the launch as they are not really trying to promote the platform, "There are 2000 online gaming companies and none of them except us pay taxes in Nova Scotia or redirect their profits back into…

Gambling Sites ・ 23 July 2022

CBC

Nova Scotia rolls the dice on online casino

After years of pushing by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation, Nova Scotia has launched an online casino. After years of pushing by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation, Nova Scotia has launched an online casino. Finance Minister Allan MacMaster said the platform, which is accessed through the lotto corp's website, went live Thursday. "We didn't want to…

Gambling Addiction ・ 15 January 2023

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Niagara Falls receives $6.2M for hosting casinos

The first quarter payment is part of OLG's commitment to invest profits back in Ontario; since the first casino opened in 1996, Niagara Falls has received more than $181-million NEWS RELEASE ONTARIO LOTTERY AND GAMING CORPORATION ************************* Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to make a first quarter (April 1 -…

Lottery ・ 21 July 2022

Global News

Here’s what will change when Ontario’s new internet gambling market opens April 4

Come early next month, legal single-sports betting and online gambling will significantly expand in Ontario. Single-sports betting has been legal since last year in Canada, but so far in Ontario it has been limited to the provincially run PROLINE+. On April 4, however, that will change as Ontario launches an internet gambling market, named…

Industry ・ 23 March 2022

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Saskatchewan's First Nations To Launch Legal Online Gambling Site

In a landmark deal, the Canadian province of Saskatchewan has announced that its approach to online casino and sports betting will be to go through Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA). Saskatchewan is home to 74 First Nations groups, as Canada's indigenous population is known. They're represented collectively by the Federation of Sovereign…

Gambling Sites ・ 04 October 2021

Blackburn News

AGCO creates online gaming subsidiary

Ontario's alcohol and gambling oversight agency has created an arm that will help manage safe, competitive online gaming. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced on Tuesday the creation of iGaming Ontario, a new subsidiary to manage the new online gaming options in Ontario. The subsidiary will operate independently of AGCO…

Industry ・ 07 July 2021

CBC

Online gambling linked to risky behaviour, more harms, ALC-commissioned reports say

Online gambling is associated with higher levels of risky gambling behaviour and harm, according to a report commissioned by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation and obtained by CBC News following a freedom of information request. Online gambling is associated with higher levels of risky gambling behaviour and harm, according to a report commissioned…

Covid ・ 07 May 2021

CBC

Online gaming profits will go to mental health, P.E.I. finance minister promises

P.E.I.'s finance minister has promised profits from online gaming forwarded by Atlantic Lottery Corporation will be spent on mental health and addictions, as she answers questions about a recent deal authorizing an online casino. P.E.I.'s finance minister has promised profits from online gaming forwarded by Atlantic Lottery Corporation will be…

Industry ・ 07 May 2021

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Is Offshore Gambling a Threat for Atlantic Canada?

The Off Shore Gaming Association has recently been accused of attracting players of Atlantic Canada with its online gaming offerings which has deprived the region of a substantial sum. Atlantic Lottery Corporation made it clear that more than CA$100 million a year is being poured into offshore gambling platforms, instead of being gambled on its…

Incidents ・ 19 January 2021

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N.S. Gaming Corporation will intervene, but not ban people with gambling addictions

The Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation will not ban people from going to the casino or purchasing Atlantic Lottery Corporation products, even if they have an extreme gambling addiction. Bob MacKinnon, president and chief executive officer of the Crown corporation, said a person must have certain qualifications to be able to diagnose someone with an…

Gambling Addiction ・ 12 October 2022