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RESEARCH & STUDIES

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NEWS

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April 9, 2021
By Steve McAllisterSpecial to the Star If you’ve visited an online sportsbook to place a wager or two on Bryson DeChambeau expecting the hellacious hitter of the golf ball to wreak... VIEW ALL Sask. MP pushes for legalized single-game sports betting as bill clears second reading Sask. MP pushes for legalized single-game sports betting as bill clears second reading
February 22, 2021
By Connor O’Donovan Global News A years-long push to legalize single-game sports betting, currently illegal under the Criminal Code, took a step closer to its goal this week. A private member’s... VIEW ALL Canada’s sports betting revolution is finally approaching. Here’s what you need to know Canada’s sports betting revolution is finally approaching. Here’s what you need to know
January 1, 2021
By Joe Callaghan Progress? It’s hard to look back and find too much of it in Canadian sports in 2020. This after all was a year when our pro sports teams,... VIEW ALL Federal government to table bill to legalize single-event sports betting Federal government to table bill to legalize single-event sports betting
November 25, 2020
Canadians are betting an estimated $14 billion per year through illegal channels John Paul Tasker · CBC News · Posted: Nov 25, 2020  Federal Justice Minister David Lametti is expected to introduce legislation... VIEW ALL Celebrating a milestone: welcoming back Canada’s gaming industry! Celebrating a milestone: welcoming back Canada’s gaming industry!
June 15, 2020
The Canadian Gaming Association is thrilled to be able to say “welcome back” as Canada’s gaming industry slowly begins to re-open. First up are Alberta and Nova Scotia, who announced... VIEW ALL Leagues Joint Statement on Single-Event Sports Wagering Leagues Joint Statement on Single-Event Sports Wagering
June 12, 2020
... VIEW ALL Future of Caesars Windsor remains murky in new era of social distancing Future of Caesars Windsor remains murky in new era of social distancing
April 20, 2020
Dave Battagello • Windsor Star With over 2,300 local jobs hanging in the wind, the fate of Caesars Windsor — as with casinos around the world — has industry... VIEW ALL Riding Out the Crisis, Mapping the Recovery Riding Out the Crisis, Mapping the Recovery
April 9, 2020
By David Ross Wed, Apr 8, 2020 For most of the 115 casinos in Canada—commercial and First Nations—the shutdown that’s gripped the industry and the world began on March... VIEW ALL Canada’s casinos ‘threatened’ by Liberal stance on sports betting, proponents warn Canada's casinos 'threatened' by Liberal stance on sports betting, proponents warn
January 24, 2020
Canada losing $14B a year to black market thanks to sports betting prohibition, casino boosters say John Paul Tasker · CBC News · The Canadian gaming industry is losing billions of... VIEW ALL Scott Stinson: It seems the NHL is totally cool with sports gambling now Scott Stinson: It seems the NHL is totally cool with sports gambling now
October 31, 2018
Would it shock you to learn that the NHL has said something that was later proven to be just a little dishonest? I know, I know: it would not. This is... VIEW ALL

SPORTS BETTING / C-218

Canadian Gaming Association Celebrates the Passage of The Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, Bill C-218 Canadian Gaming Association Celebrates the Passage of The Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, Bill C-218
June 22, 2021
Toronto, Ontario, June 22, 2021 – The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) today celebrates the arrival of single-event sports betting across... VIEW ALL Sports Betting Fact Sheet CGA sports betting men at the bar with drinks cheering Sports Betting Fact Sheet
March 3, 2021
Bill C-218, The Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act,first introduced by Kevin Waugh, MP for Saskatoon-Grasswood in February 2020 as... VIEW ALL C-218 Justice Committee Hearing Update C-218 Justice Committee Hearing Update
March 1, 2021
Update on Justice Committee Hearings Bill C-218 was referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights by an overwhelming... VIEW ALL RGC Presentation to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights RGC Presentation to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights
February 25, 2021
February 25th at 12-1pm re: Bill C-218: An Act to amend the Criminal Code Shelley White, CEO, Responsible Gambling Council Intro Good... VIEW ALL CGA Presentation to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights on Bill C-218 CGA Presentation to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights on Bill C-218
February 25, 2021
February 25, 2021 Paul Burns, President & CEO, Canadian Gaming Association Good afternoon and thank you for opportunity to appear before you... VIEW ALL

Regulatory Innovation

CGA Updates

The Canadian Gaming Association Announces Election of New Board Members The Canadian Gaming Association Announces Election of New Board Members
December 8, 2022
The Canadian Gaming Association Announces Election of New Board Members TORONTO, ON, December 8, 2022 – The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) today announced the appointment of five new members of the... VIEW ALL AGCO Engagement Opportunity: Promotional Partnerships, CGA @ G2E 2022, CGA In the News AGCO Engagement Opportunity: Promotional Partnerships, CGA @ G2E 2022, CGA In the News
October 26, 2022
Latest News AGCO Engagement Opportunity: Promotional Partnerships The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued a discussion paper and is seeking stakeholder feedback on potential regulatory risks associated with promotional partnerships. The AGCO understands... VIEW ALL CGA @ G2E, Paul Burns Awarded the Global Regulatory Award for Compliance Lifetime Achievement, CGA in the News CGA @ G2E, Paul Burns Awarded the Global Regulatory Award for Compliance Lifetime Achievement, CGA in the News
September 29, 2022
LATEST NEWS Join us at the CGA G2E Reception! We're looking forward to seeing the industry at G2E Las Vegas 2022 from October 10-13, 2022. Join us fort the CGA Reception, a... VIEW ALL CGA New Members, Promoting Careers in the Gaming Industry, ACGO Feedback Reminder, CGA at SBC Barcelona, CGA New Members, Promoting Careers in the Gaming Industry, ACGO Feedback Reminder, CGA at SBC Barcelona,
September 14, 2022
Latest News Welcome to the CGA's newest members: We are excited to welcome the newest members to the Canadian Gaming Association, Better Collective and Push Gaming!   Promoting Careers in the Gaming Industry: CGA and... VIEW ALL Canadian Gaming Summit Gallery Canadian Gaming Summit Gallery
August 2, 2022
... VIEW ALL CGA New Members, CGA Members Operating in Ontario’s iGaming Market CGA New Members, CGA Members Operating in Ontario's iGaming Market
June 3, 2022
CGA News Welcome to the CGA's Newest Members! We are excited to welcome two new members to the Canadian Gaming Association:   CGA Members Now Operating in Ontario's iGaming Market Ontario has over 20... VIEW ALL CGA New Members, Upcoming Events & CGA In The News CGA New Members, Upcoming Events & CGA In The News
May 4, 2022
LATEST UPDATES Welcome to the CGA's Newest Members! We are excited to welcome multiple new members to the Canadian Gaming Association, including: Ontario's Regulated iGaming Market Ontario has just over 20 operators that... VIEW ALL CGA @ ICE London 2022, Register for the CGS, CGA In the News CGA @ ICE London 2022, Register for the CGS, CGA In the News
April 20, 2022
CGA at ICE London 2022: Recap Paul Burns, CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA), recently attended ICE London 2022 and participated in two engaging sessions: World Regulatory Briefing - (WRB)... VIEW ALL CGA Opens TMX Markets to Celebrate the Opening of Ontario’s Regulated iGaming Market CGA Opens TMX Markets to Celebrate the Opening of Ontario's Regulated iGaming Market
April 7, 2022
CGA @ ICE The CGA will be attending ICE in London next week. Paul Burns, CGA President will be participating in the ICE World Regulatory Briefing – New Markets Panel on April... VIEW ALL The Launch of Ontario’s Regulated iGaming Market The Launch of Ontario's Regulated iGaming Market
March 30, 2022
Google to Allow iGaming Advertising in Ontario Google has adjusted its advertising rules in Canada to allow operators that hold a provincial licence to serve online gambling adverts on its platform.... VIEW ALL

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