News & Updates

Ontario has officially launched BetGuard, iGaming Ontario’s new centralized self-exclusion tool for the province’s regulated online gambling market. The platform allows Ontarians to self-exclude from all provincially regulated online sports betting, casino, and poker sites through one process.

The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) is pleased to welcome Bede Gaming as the newest member of the Association.

Prediction markets have seen a rise in activity across Canada; nevertheless, they are subject to stringent regulation by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization. Offshore platforms, including Polymarket, are prohibited and Polymarket was fined by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) in 2025. In 2017, the CSA imposed a ban on short-term binary options (contracts of less than 30 days or simple “yes”/“no” questions).

Welcoming Tonybet to the Canadian Gaming Association

CGA President and CEO Paul Burns authored a national op-ed in National Newswatch addressing Bill S-211 and the proposed federal intervention in sports betting advertising.

Amanda Brewer becomes Senior Vice President of Policy & Communications and Brandon Aboultaif
becomes Vice President of Western Canada; Salim Adatia (GLI) and Mike Maodus (Blake, Cassels &
Graydon LLP) join the CGA Board as Scott Vanderwel (PointsBet Canada) is appointed Chair.

Developed in 2025 as part of a broader responsible gambling initiative, the Code for Responsible Gaming Advertising reflects the gaming industry’s collective commitment to high standards of transparency, integrity, and social responsibility in advertising. The Code was developed by the CGA in partnership with industry stakeholders and is administered by Ad Standards.

On November 12, 2025 the Court of Appeal for Ontario issued its decision regarding Ontario’s legal authority to offer international liquidity with jurisdictions beyond Canada. The majority opinion, rendered in…

Bill S-211, titled An Act Respecting a National Framework on Sports, received its first reading in the House of Commons yesterday. Earlier in the process, the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) submitted…

The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) has had a dynamic fall season, representing Canada’s gaming industry at major international events and contributing to key discussions on regulation, innovation, and responsible growth….

On September 8, 2025, the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) published an opinion editorial examining the prevalence of betting advertisements during sports broadcasts and noting that it is their belief…

It was a pleasure to connect with our members and the broader gaming community at the 2025 Canadian Gaming Summit in Toronto. The week was filled with meaningful conversations, valuable…