Online Gambling

• Ontario looking ‘very, very closely’ at rise in sports betting, gambling commercials

  The Stop Harmful Gambling Advertising Act, introduced by opposition MPPs in April, was defeated by the government in mid-May on second reading.

  Politics

  May 28
  
• Online gambling in Alberta to grow as private sports betting allowed in

  Two major players in the online sports gambling industry are moving to enter the Alberta market as the province prepares to open iGaming to private operators this summer.

  Consumer

  Apr 17
  
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• Ontario’s online gamblers could legally bet against people outside Canada: court

  The Court of Appeal for Ontario gave its opinion in a 4-1 split decision released today, more than a year after the Ontario government asked it to rule on the issue.

  Entertainment

  Nov 12, 2025
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• Nova Scotia advocate sounds alarm about young people and online gambling addiction

  Carey Murphy is launching a program to explore the dangers of online gaming and is speaking directly to young people, who are particularly attracted to sports betting platforms. 

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2025
• Alberta aims to regulate online gambling market, capture lost revenue under new bill

  The government's Play Alberta website is currently the only regulated online gambling option available in the province, but sites run by offshore companies can still be accessed.

  Politics

  Mar 26, 2025
• N.S. charities using online raffle site will now face new ‘piece of red tape’

  An animal rescue charity in Nova Scotia says changes to an online platform that runs raffles – now requiring ticket buyers to verify their location – is a 'kick in the stomach.'

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2024
• Ontario’s bet on online gambling and the impact it’s having on youth

  As online gambling sites become more prevalent in Ontario, experts say thought needs to be put into kids as potential collateral damage.

  Canada

  May 16, 2024
• Illegal gambling hits Ontario high school, students threatened over debts: police

  Police in Ontario are investigating reports of an illegal online gambling operation targeting youth at an Orillia high school. Some students say they're being threatened too.

  Crime

  May 6, 2024
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• Sports gambling ads seem to be everywhere in Canada. Why some want a ban

  Advocates say sports gambling ads can pose a risk to youth, with some research showing consistent exposure could lead to more children betting when they're older.

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2024
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• Money launderers using online gambling sites, Canada’s Fintrac warns

  Canada's financial intelligence agency warns that illicit cash is being laundered through online gambling sites that provide a variety of ways to disguise shady funds.

  Canada

  Jan 18, 2024