Sports Betting

• Ontario’s open single-game sports-betting industry continues to thrive

  iGaming Ontario released a report that states the industry contributed $2.7 billion to Ontario's gross domestic product in 2023. That's up roughly 70 per cent 2022.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2024
  
• Jontay Porter betting scandal: 2 more charged after Raptors player ban

  Two more men were charged Thursday in the sports betting scandal that prompted the NBA to ban former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter for life.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2024
  
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• 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
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• OLG admits to dropping the ball in paying customers following Super Bowl promo

  The OLG said that the problem has since been largely solved and claimed that anyone who is still awaiting baking verification did not submit the required documents.

  Consumer

  May 6, 2024
• Is inside sports betting on the rise? Why the problem may get ‘more common’

  Does Canada have an inside sports betting problem? Two athletes for Canadian teams were recently penalized for betting as legalized gambling has taken off.

  Sports

  May 1, 2024
• Proline bettors still solidly behind Toronto Maple Leafs in NHL playoffs

  Toronto trails its opening series with the Boston Bruins 3-2 but is coming off a 2-1 overtime road victory Tuesday night.

  Sports

  May 1, 2024
• Some Super Bowl bettors in Ontario who won still haven’t been paid. Here’s why

  "Contacting customer care will not expedite this process," an email from the OLG to a Proline+ player said.

  Canada

  Mar 12, 2024
• Responsible Gambling Council issues praise, warning for Ontario sports betting market

  The industry opened fully in Ontario in April 2022. The province's regulated market generated total gaming revenues of just over $1.48 billion in its first full year of operation.

  Canada

  Feb 29, 2024
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• Gambling on your Super Bowl team? ‘Stick to your limits,’ expert warns

  As Super Bowl weekend arrives, an expert warns of the risks of gambling, especially in the era of betting apps. It can be fun, but it's important to stick to your limits.

  Health

  Feb 9, 2024
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• 3rd-quarter report shows Ontario’s sports-betting industry continues to thrive

  The report by IGaming Ontario states the province's regulated market generated total gaming revenue of $658 million over the third quarter.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2024