DAZN Bet Launches in Alberta After Ontario Debut
The brand’s second Canadian province comes as Alberta’s regulated market is still attracting new entrants.
The brand’s second Canadian province comes as Alberta’s regulated market is still attracting new entrants.
The company plans to launch in the province on July 13, pending approval, while pledging $80,000 to Alberta causes.
The regulator also tightened its standards to prevent celebrities who primarily appeal to children and youth from appearing in advertising and marketing that supports igaming in the province.
The Finance Ministry will meet with the Québec Online Gaming Coalition (QOGC) to discuss reforms to the province’s current setup.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is proposing a ban on athletes and celebrities in advertising and marketing for online casinos and sportsbooks, citing risks to children and youth.
The compliance and licensing management platform developed by OneComply will available for GeoComplay’s iGaming customers.
GeoComply’s report shows over 3.3 million attempts to gain illegal access to Ontario’s regulated online gaming sites during the market’s first year of operation.
A survey commissioned by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and conducted by Ipsos Group also found 19.5% of those surveyed used a mix of legal and illegal sites.
The registrar for the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) said it was satisfied that its concerns over betting integrity had been addressed after the UFC took several steps.
Regulators raise concerns that insiders may have bet on UFC matches, despite the organization’s recent changes to its Code of Conduct that ban such wagers.