2023
Canadian Gaming Association Working to Advance Responsible Play
The last two years have seen an important and exciting evolution in the Canadian gaming space – with global implications. As Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things have pushed electronic globalization forward, Ontario and Canada have been on the…
Read MoreCGA’s Commitment and Strategy to Promote Player Health and Wellbeing – Invitation to our Symposium
We are excited to welcome the industry for two days of engaging events for the iGaming community from December 5-6, 2023 in Toronto. Please note that registration for the two following events are separate, and you must RSVP for each to…
Read MoreC2E Event Recap, Latest Industry News
Latest Update G2E Event Recap We had an incredible time connecting with the industry at G2E in Las Vegas earlier this month. The expert panels and discussions were extremely informative, shedding light on the latest trends, regulations, and cutting-edge technologies…
Read MoreAnnual CGA @ G2E Registration, SBC Barcelona, and CGA in the News
Latest Updates The CGA @ G2E Reception Returns We’re looking forward to seeing the industry at G2E Las Vegas 2023 from October 9-12, 2023. Join us for the annual CGA @ G2E Reception, a do-not-miss event celebrating Canada’s gaming industry. We…
Read MoreWelcome CGA Members, Member Town Hall, Update on Latest Senate Bills
Latest Updates Welcome to CGA’s Newest Members! The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) is pleased to welcome our newest members: Bragg Gaming Group MNP LLP Dickinson Wright LLP GG Poke Save The Date: CGA Member Town Hall Calling all Canadian…
Read MoreRegister for the Canadian Gaming Summit, Latest Industry News
Latest News There’s Still Time to Register for the Canadian Gaming Summit The Canadian Gaming Summit (CGS) returns from June 13-15 in Toronto, and registration is still open. Secure your spot among the brightest minds in Canadian Gaming and Betting.…
Read MoreSee You at the 2023 Symposium on Competition Manipulation and Gambling in Sport, Register for CGS 2023
Latest News See You at the 2023 Symposium on Competition Manipulation and Gambling in Sport From May 30-31, 2023, The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) and McLaren Global Sport Solutions Inc. (MGSS), with support from the Canadian Olympic…
Read MoreWelcome to CGA’s Newest Member, Save The Date: Canadian Gaming Summit Member Reception
Latest News Welcome to CGA’s Newest Member! The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) is pleased to welcome our newest member, TRM Public Affairs. TRM Public Affairs is a boutique public affairs firm providing specialized counsel to gaming industry clients. TRM has…
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CGA Opens TMX Markets to Celebrate the Opening of Ontario’s Regulated iGaming Market
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 11. On April 12, Paul will moderate the Global Markets Spotlight…
Read MoreThe Launch of Ontario’s Regulated iGaming Market
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. The policy change will now allow operators to run…
Read MoreOntario iGaming Launch Date will be April 4, 2022
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) today applauds the Government of Ontario’s announcement to open the first licensed and regulated iGaming market in Canada on April 4, 2022. “This is another major milestone and achievement for Ontario’s gaming industry after sports…
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Happy Holidays & New Chair Appointments
2021 was quite the year for the Canadian gaming industry and it’s wonderful to have so much to look forward to in 2022. The CGA would like to recognize everyone who contributed to the many successes: Bill C-218/single-event sports…
Read MoreCanadian Gaming Association Announces Election of New Board Members
THE CANADIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES ELECTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS TORONTO, ON, November 22, 2021 – The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) today announced the appointment of four new members of the Association’s Board of Directors, which took place during the CGA’s…
Read MoreCGA Update Volume 35
Advocating for Ontario’s iGaming and Sports Betting Market The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) continues to help both the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and iGaming Ontario (iGO) as it finalizes material for market open. In the past several weeks…
Read MoreAGCO Releases Final Registrar’s Standards
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has just released the final Registrar’s Standards, which have been updated to include the feedback on sport and event wagering standards. The sport and event betting standards were developed to address the…
Read More2020
CGA Update Volume 23
Join Paul Burns, President & CEO, Canadian Gaming Association, at Betting on Sports America on December 2 at 11:00am ET There was exciting news from Ottawa last week as the Federal government announced it would pick up single-event sports betting as…
Read MoreFederal Government Introduces Bill C-13 “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (single event sport betting)”
Earlier today Federal Justice Minister and Attorney General David Lametti introduced Bill C-13 – “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (single event sport betting)” in the House of Commons. The proposed changes will give provinces and territories the ability…
Read MoreSingle-Event Sports Betting Becomes Government Bill
The CGA has learned that the Federal Government intends to pick up Bill C-218, the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, and turn it into a government bill. It is being introduced at 2:00pm ET today in the House of…
Read MoreThe Canadian Gaming Association Announces Jean Major as the 2020 Industry Leadership and Outstanding Contribution Award Recipient
Each year at the Canadian Gaming Summit, the industry gathers to recognize the achievements and successes of its leaders. With the 2020 Summit postponed to June 2021 due to COVID-19, the award for Industry Leadership and Outstanding Contribution is being…
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CGA Update Volume 9
SUPREME COURT GRANTS INTERVENOR STATUS AND SINGLE-EVENT SPORTS BETTING GETS SUPPORT IN FEDERAL ELECTION The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) has had a busy week. Yesterday, we learned that the Supreme Court of Canada has granted the association’s motion to intervene…
Read MoreCGA Update Volume 8
WELCOME TO CGA’S NEW MEMBERS! operators, manufacturers and suppliers to Canada’s gaming industry. We work to create alliances with lottery corporations, regulators, and other industry stakeholders to encourage joint participation to advance issues of common cause. If you’d like to…
Read MoreCGA Update Volume 7
CGA LAUNCHES NATIONAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS STUDY The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) today released its National Economic Benefits of the Canadian Gaming Industry study which examines the size, growth of the and impact of the Canadian gaming industry, as it welcomes…
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CGA Update Volume 4
VOLUME 4, SEPTEMBER 2018 Welcome to the CGA Update. As part of our outreach to Canada’s gaming industry, the CGA Update will provide you with insights and updates on the association’s projects and activities. Let us know what you think,…
Read MoreCGA Update Volume 3
VOLUME 3, JUNE 2018 Welcome to the CGA Update. As part of our outreach to Canada’s gaming industry, the CGA Update will provide you with insights and updates on the association’s projects and activities. Let us know what you think,…
Read MoreCGA Update Volume 2
VOLUME 2, JUNE 2018 Welcome to the CGA Update. As part of our outreach to Canada’s gaming industry, the CGA Update will provide you with insights and updates on the association’s projects and activities. Let us know what you think,…
Read MoreCGA Update Volume 1
APRIL 2018 Welcome to the CGA Update. This is the first of what will become regular updates from the Canadian Gaming Association. As part of our outreach to Canada’s gaming industry, the CGA Update will provide you with insights and…
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