Sports 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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• Sports betting front and centre during NHL playoffs

  Many fans of the NHL have noticed a rise in the number of gambling ads during the post-season. This has some addiction experts concerned it could cause a rise in problem gambling.

  Sports

  May 23
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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
• DraftKings Inc. becomes 18th gaming company operating in Ontario marketplace

  DraftKings Inc. became the 18th gaming operator to be up and going in Ontario on Wednesday.

  Consumer

  May 18
• 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
• Busy opening month for Ontario’s fledgling sports-betting market

  It's been a competitive start for Ontario's fledgling sports-betting market but Greg Warren is anticipating that to ramp up shortly.

  Consumer

  Apr 28
• 2 reports state it’s been a solid start for theScore Bet in Ontario

  Two reports state it's been a solid launch for theScore Bet in Ontario's sport-betting marketplace.

  Canada

  Apr 21
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• 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
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• BetRivers CEO feels online casinos could be huge boon for Ontario government

  Richard Schwartz says online casinos will generate substantially more tax dollars for the provincial government.

  Canada

  Apr 11