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News Quebec Election Debate Puts Province’s Online Gambling Monopoly Under Fresh Pressure

Online gambling has become an election issue in Quebec ahead of the 5 October vote, with opposition parties backing market liberalization while the governing Coalition Avenir Québec says it has no plans to expand online gaming.

Joe Boozell • September 23, 2026
Election poster for the Quebec provincial election
News Research Highlights Gaps in How Canada Regulates Fantasy Sports, Social Casino Apps and Prediction Markets

New research highlighted by iGB says several fast-growing gaming formats in Canada are not consistently captured by gambling laws, with fantasy sports, social casino apps and prediction markets each falling under different rules.

Joe Boozell • September 23, 2026
Wooden gavel, money banknotes and playing cards on laptop keyboard
News Betway Promotes Legal Alberta Site Prior to Official Launch

Betway is heavily advertising its legal Alberta platform, utilizing a three-month transition window before officially going live in the province.

Steven Sandor • September 23, 2026
Casino chips with flag of Canada
News Canadian Gambling Rules Still Leave Room for Offshore Sites, Despite Ontario and Alberta Openings

A fragmented provincial system, broader game choice and payment options are among the reasons some Canadian players continue to use international online casinos, according to a new market analysis.

Joe Boozell • September 23, 2026
News GeoLocs Launches Fraud Shield for Regulated Gaming Operators

GeoLocs by mkodo has introduced Fraud Shield, a fraud detection and player risk management tool aimed at regulated gaming operators, including those in Ontario where the platform is already certified and live.

Joe Boozell • September 21, 2026
News Octoplay Launches in Alberta with Seven Operators as Regulated Market Opens

Octoplay says it entered Alberta on the first day of the province’s regulated iGaming market, launching at once with seven operators including BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings and Bet365.

Joe Boozell • September 21, 2026
News Peter & Sons Slots Go Live in Alberta and Ontario Through TonyBet

Peter & Sons has entered Alberta and Ontario through TonyBet, bringing its slot portfolio into two regulated Canadian iGaming markets.

Joe Boozell • September 19, 2026
News Canada’s Sports Betting Reform Boosted Gambling Revenue as Advertising and Harm Concerns Grew

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.

Joe Boozell • September 19, 2026

Casinos & Gaming

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WSOP Changes Super Circuit Main Event Payouts After Tournament Reaches the Money

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

Blaise Bourgeois September 19, 2026

Minister: Number of Alberta online casino sites could double by October

Alberta online casinos could double in number by October, according to the Minister of Red Tape Reduction and Service in…

Steven Sandor August 21, 2026
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How Alberta’s Regulated iGaming Market Will Reshape Different Gambling Products

Alberta's regulated iGaming market launches July 13, bringing new opportunities for online casinos and sports betting, while DFS and online…

Matthew Lomon July 2, 2026
Infographic titled “How Alberta’s Regulated iGaming Market Will Reshape Different Gambling Products” over a vibrant city skyline at sunset with illuminated high-rise buildings, a tower, and a lit arch bridge reflected in a river. The left side features the outline of Alberta with large white and purple text. Along the bottom are four illustrated gambling categories: Daily Fantasy Sports with a football player icon, Poker & Peer-to-Peer with playing cards and poker chips, Court Battle Ahead with a courthouse and gavel, and Casino & Sports Betting with a live betting screen, slot machine, and casino chip. The design uses purple and blue neon accents throughout.

Player Acquisition is Only the Beginning for Alberta iGaming Operators

Alberta iGaming operators are competing hard for new customers, but long-term success will depend on loyalty programs, customer retention, CRM…

Matthew Lomon July 1, 2026
Promotional graphic titled “Player Acquisition Is Only the Beginning for Alberta iGaming Operators,” featuring a mobile betting app screen and a customer lifecycle path: Acquire, Engage, Retain, and Win Long Term.