Alberta Backs Cross-Border Poker Pooling in Supreme Court Case
The province will argue for international player sharing in a dispute that could reshape regulated online poker in Canada.
The province will argue for international player sharing in a dispute that could reshape regulated online poker in Canada.
Casino play drove the month as active accounts rose to 1.365 million and revenue topped C$413 million
Dale Nally said Greg Moore’s warning about foreign ownership was disingenuous as Alberta defended a regulated market built to pull gamblers away from unregulated sites.
The partnership will use Edmonton venues, promotions and brand ambassadors, but it stops short of a retail sportsbook.
AGCO said a single player account went more than a year without the required checks, while NorthStar says it has overhauled its compliance programme.
CSA and CIRO said the carve-out does not extend to other event contracts, which remain under review.
The Alberta operator says the partnership is central to its compliance strategy as it builds out a Boyd Interactive-powered betting site.
The gaming content provider adds Alberta after Ontario as the province’s regulated market continues to take shape.
The sportsbook will put its logo on player jerseys, stage TD Place activations and launch pregame street parties for Ottawa fans.
The Canadian charitable gaming brand is now one of the few Alberta operators allowed to offer online bingo.