Ontario reveals new gambling self-exclusion system BetGuard
Ontario has revealed the province’s new centralized self-exclusion system called BetGuard, which will apply to the entire regulated market and will launch in May 2026.The...
Canada
Canadian online casinos raise bonuses amid new provincial regulations
Canadian provinces are often changing their rules regarding online gambling. This leads to increased offers in the bonuses provided by operators.
With over 19 million online...
Ontario targets young men in new responsible gaming campaign
Ontario and the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) have launched a new gambling harm policy targeted at men aged 19 to 24, with young adult men being viewed as a vulnerable...
Alberta set to launch iGaming market on July 13
The provincial government of Alberta has announced that the regulated online gambling market will officially launch on July 13, 2026.After Ontario, the move will place...
Caesars Entertainment opens pre-registration in Alberta
Caesars Entertainment has opened pre-registration for Alberta residents as the province is preparing to launch its regulated market, where operators will be able to offer...
Alberta’s regulated market to ban election betting
On March 17, 2026, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) announced that a change was made in section 4.6, ‘Sports and Event Betting’ of Alberta’s...
CGA releases new Code for Responsible Gaming Advertising
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA), in collaboration with Ad Standards, has released a new Code for Responsible Gaming Advertising to establish clear principles for...
Alberta prepares to launch 2026 iGaming framework
On January 14, 2026, Alberta lawmakers introduced a regulatory framework to open the iGaming market of the province following discussions that began in 2024.At the...
Jemma McColgan analyzes the current situation of online casinos in Canada
Canada's online gambling market has been on the rise in recent years. While much of the conversation in North America has been focused on the slow rollout of legal online...
