A new Ontario study found gambling-related emergency department visits rose 31.3% after online gambling expansion, with the sharpest increases among boys and young men.
Ontario’s cabinet shuffle has put Zee Hamid in charge of a gambling sector that is growing quickly but still faces unresolved issues around responsible gambling, advertising, anti-money laundering and retail-online integration. At the same time, comments from major Québec party leaders suggest momentum may be building for a regulated online market there.
DraftKings has unveiled a new set of responsible engagement initiatives, including customizable cool-off periods, a digital campaign featuring Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas, and expanded Mindway AI activations.
Just two months after Alberta opened its online gambling market to private operators, criticism is already centering on how well the province is protecting younger users.
Ontario’s long-running restrictions on public bonus advertising are becoming a template for operators entering Alberta’s new regulated online gambling market, where 22 platforms launched on day one and more than 50 are expected to enter.
Games Global has entered Alberta’s regulated iGaming market after securing registration from Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis, according to an industry roundup published by SiGMA World.
