SIGA confirms the delay of online poker in Saskatchewan until late 2023 or 2024, impacting the province’s inclusion in the Canadian Poker Network (CPN).
The Finance Ministry will meet with the Québec Online Gaming Coalition (QOGC) to discuss reforms to the province’s current setup.
AGCO said Unibet allegedly broke province’s rules on advertising & inducements. BetMGM, DraftKings, & PointsBet have also been fined for similar violations.
Saskatchewan is set to become the fourth province in the Canada Poker Network — joining BC, Manitoba, & Québec. Plans are also in the works for retail sportsbooks at tribal casinos.
The Ontario regulator has released a primer to help new players looking to join in on the online poker, casino, or sports betting action.
Less than four weeks into the Ontario iGaming market’s launch, 31 operators are licensed to offer online poker, casino gaming, and sports betting.
A handful of Toronto-based sportsbooks will go head-to-head with European operators to see who will dominate online sports betting in Ontario.
Entain’s bwin and party brands get licenses; Domain for partypoker secured; Caesars Sportsbook and eight online casinos powered by White Hat Gaming Limited also licensed.
Fewer online poker, casino, and sportsbook operators licensed in Ontario than expected; PokerStars might go through a transitional period before launching; DraftKings is MIA; and FanDuel pulls DFS from the province.
Responsible Gambling Council will work with Ontario iGaming regulator to make sure all online poker rooms, casinos, & sportsbooks in Ontario meet responsible gaming requirements before going live.