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.
With the April 4th launch date imminent, the AGCO warns all licensed Ontario online gambling operators to cease all unregulated activities in the province.
With Ontario’s legalized online poker, casino, and sports betting market set to open on April 4, 2022, we take a closer look at the responsible gambling measures outlined by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
Ontario regulator ramps up the number of licensed internet gaming operators ahead of the April 4 launch. One licensee hints that tax rate will be 20% of GGR.
888 says it will offer poker despite province’s ring-fenced market. Meanwhile, GGPoker software, not 888, will power WSOP in Ontario.