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Canada’s 2021 sports betting reform and Ontario’s 2022 private online gambling launch helped expand the market, but new data and expert comments cited in a Troy Media report suggest gambling-related harms and advertising concerns have grown alongside revenue.

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.

Tournament officials altered the WSOP Super Circuit Main Event payouts mid-event, dropping top prize to $1.5M and flattening final table prizes.

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.