Gambling Weekly News Summary in Canada – 2025/01/10
Great Canadian Casino Partners with GGPoker to host WSOP Event in Toronto
The resort group reported in a press release that it was excited to announce its partnership with GGPoker. Under this new partnership, the Toronto casino will host Word Series of Poker events exclusive to the Ontario area. “We’re thrilled to partner with GGPoker to deliver a world-class poker experience,” said Michael Kim, Executive Vice President of Great Canadian Entertainment. “This collaboration ups the ante on Toronto’s poker offerings, giving players access to the top tournaments and rewards, and cements Great Canadian Toronto as the go-to destination for a world-class poker experience in the city.”
Trudeau’s Resignation Leaves Federal Gambling Legislation in Limbo
The Canadian Prime Minister addressed the nation on January 6 and said he would be stepping down as leader after 9 years in office. However, his resignation may have some serious setbacks for Bill S-269, which was set to legalize the regulation of sports betting across the country. With the Canadian parliament frozen, the future of the National Framework on Advertising for Sports Betting Act remains uncertain as Canada is set to elect its new Prime Minister.
iGaming Operator Titanplay Launches Mobile Platform in Ontario
Titanplay, operated by Shark777 Ltd, has partnered with Delasport to launch a mobile platform for Ontario users. The platform grants players access to Delasport’s My Sportsbook, My Casino, My Combo, and My Event Builder tools and is currently available on iOS devices. “Having a mobile-first approach when developing products is a must in today’s iGaming Industry,” said Delasport CEO Oren Cohen Shwartz. “Data shows that mobile users are now more than 70% of the whole player base, so we make sure to be prepared to bring our partners to this thriving market at any point. This is the case with Titanplay who’ve had an incredibly successful launch in Ontario last year and are now ready to win even more players.”
Canadian Fintech Company Partners with Gaming Innovation Group (GiG)
Nuvei Corporation has partnered with GiG, giving iGaming operators a platform to potentially expand into new international markets while also providing GiG-supported operators the ability to maximize payment functionality, giving players secure payout and deposit options. Nuvei Chair and CEO Philip Fayer said: “We’re excited to partner with a proven technology leader and industry expert like GiG. This integration showcases our commitment to providing the most relevant and modern payment solutions that drive growth for our customers. By combining Nuvei’s robust modular payment technology with GiG’s innovative CoreX platform, we’re delivering unparalleled value to iGaming operators worldwide.”
Aristocrat Expands into Canadian Markets with Betiton Launch
Betiton has partnered with Aristocrat’s iGaming white-label solution to expand into Ontario, allowing bettors to access a range of casinos and sportsbooks the group provides. “Betiton’s launch in Ontario reflects our commitment to supporting clients with the technology and services they need to successfully enter and grow in regulated markets,” Aristocrat Interactive’s iGaming White-Label Managing Director Jonathan Chilton said. “We are excited to help bring Betiton online in Ontario and look forward to seeing them deliver an exceptional gaming experience to players in the region.”
Ziv (Steve) Chen
CEO at Major League Content
Ziv has been working in the iGaming industry for more than two decades, serving in senior roles in software developers like Playtech and Microgaming. He then followed his lifelong passion of writing and became a fulltime journalist, covering casinos, sports betting, legislation and other gambling topics and news with a specialty in North America.
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