Posts by Emily Marshall
The 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 adverts related to online sports betting, online casino and daily fantasy sports. However, operators are…
Read MoreCanadian Gaming Association Signs Memorandum of Understanding With International Betting Integrity Association
Toronto, Ontario, March 7, 2022 – The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). The purpose of the MoU is to provide a framework for cooperation and coordination between IBIA and the CGA on betting and related integrity…
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 betting,” said Paul Burns, President and CEO of the CGA. “The move to establish a…
Read MoreCanadian Gaming Association Announces Appointment of New Chair, Vice-Chair
THE CANADIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHAIR, VICE-CHAIR TORONTO, ON, December 23, 2021 – The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) today announced the appointment of llkim Hincer, Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, Hard Rock International, as Chair, and George Sweny, Vice-President, Compliance, Flutter Entertainment, as Vice-Chair of the CGA’s Board of Directors.…
Read MoreHappy 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 betting, helping Ontario’s iGaming market prepare to launch, getting our land-based casinos across Canada safely…
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Canadian 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 Annual General Meeting on November 10, 2021. Scott Burton, CEO, FansUnite Entertainment Inc. Mr. Burton…
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Chuck Keeling
CGA 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 we have provided feedback to iGO on the need for an adjusted GGR rate for…
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