betting

• OLG’s Proline sportsbook becomes official partner of the NBA in Ontario

  As a result of the deal, Proline bettors will be able to wager on the NBA draft, which will be held Thursday night.

  Canada

  Jun 22
  
• CFL to launch new interactive events for football fans

  With the 2022 CFL season set to begin Thursday, fans will have a host of interactive experiences to participate in.

  Canada

  Jun 8
  
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• Basketball is the sport of choice for bettors in Ontario: survey

  Over three in 10 Ontario residents are betting on sports at least once a week and their activity of choice is the NBA.

  Sports

  May 19
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• Toronto Maple Leafs-Tampa Bay Lightning series popular with sports bettors

  The OLG is expecting a drop-off in betting with the Toronto Maple Leafs being out of the NHL playoffs.

  Sports

  May 17
• Racing fans can’t place Kentucky Derby bets in Ontario’s fixed-odds industry

  Before Bill C-218 was passed, it was amended to not permit fixed-odds wagering on horse racing to protect the industry in Canada amid concerns sports books would "cannibalize" it.

  Canada

  May 6
• As single-sports betting arrives in Ontario, experts warn of pitfalls to avoid

  While the new system comes with some protections, experts say consumers still need to be cautious of how the use of sports betting apps can lead to addictive behaviours.

  Canada

  Apr 19
• MLSE announces multi-year sports betting partnership with PointsBet Canada

  MLSE announced Monday it has agreed to a multi-year agreement with PointsBet Canada.

  Canada

  Apr 11
• TheScore Bet secures 10-year exclusive partnership with Toronto Blue Jays

  The deal, announced Thursday, makes theScore Bet the official gaming partner of the Blue Jays.

  Sports

  Apr 7
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• Ontario’s fledgling sports betting industry is now a full go in province

  Single-game sports betting has been legal in Canada since last summer but the industry didn't fully open in Ontario until Monday.

  Canada

  Apr 4
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• Here’s what will change when Ontario’s new internet gambling market opens April 4

  Ontario is launching a new legal internet gambling market next month. Here's what will change.

  Canada

  Mar 23