Polls and Political Betting Lines Paint Radically Different Pictures of Canadian Election
With four weeks to the election, political polls and prediction markets are telling starkly different tales, but neither is written in stone.
Alberta Introduces Bill to Welcome Retail Casinos and Sportsbooks to its Online Gaming Market
The Alberta government has introduced the “iGaming Alberta Act,” to legalize commercial online casinos and sportsbooks in the province.
Great Canadian Rewards Members Can Skip the Lineups for WSOPC Toronto With Online Registration
A new perk gives Great Canadian Rewards members early access to online registration for the World Series of Poker Circuit’s Ontario stop.
BCLC and ALC Teaming Up on a ‘National’ Sportsbook That Could Serve at Least Seven Provinces
The ALC and BCLC corporations are collaborating on a national solution for sports betting and inviting other provinces to join in.
Self-Reported Problem Gambling Higher Near Toronto-Area Casinos According to Official Data
Analysis of OLG self-exclusion data indicates neighbourhoods surrounding brick-and-mortar casinos are hot spots for problem gamblers.
Alberta’s Regulated Online Gambling Market Launch Pushed Back to 2026
Regulated online casinos like DraftKings and BetMGM won’t be coming to Alberta this year. Alberta is now looking at launching its market in the first three months of 2026, after originally expecting to be ready in the second half of 2025. When it does open, the new provincial market will follow the model established by Ontario in 2022. Alberta […]
PokerStars Offers a Path to the Irish Poker Open With Emerald Rush Promotion
PokerStars is ringing in St. Patrick’s Day with a new Emerald Rush promotion. The event gives players a chance at cash prizes, bonuses, and free spins in a prize pool totaling $15,000. Emerald Rush is already in progress, but it runs through March 31, so there’s still plenty of time to take advantage. The promotion […]
Alberta Bans Imports of US-Made Slot and VLT Equipment Amid US Trade Rift
A directive issued by the AGLC bans the purchase of slot machines and video lottery terminals from US-based suppliers.
Casino Rama Faces Lawsuit by Evicted Patron, Also Evicts Moose
A Burlington, Ontario man has launched a $3.5 million civil suit against Casino Rama, the Rama Police, and six individual defendants. His allegations include “negligence” and “excessive force” in relation to his forcible removal from the casino premises. In his lawsuit, plaintiff Daniel Dobson says that casino security and local police caused him long-lasting injuries and […]
Great Canadian Casino Toronto Announces First WSOP Circuit Event as Exclusive GGPoker Partner
With an exclusive partnership in place, the GGPoker is bringing the WSOP Circuit back to Great Canadian Casino Toronto. Full schedule inside.