In a 4-1 Ruling, Court of Appeal for Ontario Decides That Ontario Can Legally Offer International Liquidity

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 a 4-1 decision, affirmed this authority; however, many operational aspects of the Proposed Model remain undefined. Additionally, no timeline has been provided for when Ontario…

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CGA Submits Brief on Bill S-211

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 information to the Senate, aiming to inform members about provincial rights and the existing policies and regulations throughout Canada that govern gaming advertising. In its…

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CGA on the Global Stage: Highlights from Fall 2025

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. At G2E 2025 in Las Vegas, the CGA hosted its annual CGA @ G2E Networking Reception on October 7 at the elegant Jardin Restaurant at…

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Re: Protecting Canada’s youth from the risks of exposure to gambling advertising 

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 that the legalization of online gambling has transformed smartphones into accessible betting platforms.  Gambling has been a part of daily life for decades, serving as…

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CGA News: June 26 Highlights – Industry Updates and Policy Insights

Latest News CGA Welcomes its Newest Member, mkodo! The Canadian Gaming Association is excited to welcome mkodo to the CGA. mkodo is the leading provider of mobile apps, websites, front-end UX and geolocation technology to the Canadian lotteries, including OLG, BCLC, WCLC, ALC and AGLC for over 13 years. Read the release. Canadian Gaming Summit Recap Thank you to everyone…

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