CGA Updates

Optimism and Opportunity in 2021 We all agree that 2020 was a year that we want to put firmly behind us. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an extraordinary impact on our business, communities and families. In these early months of 2021, the impacts of the pandemic continue be present and real for those still impacted by closures,…

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 a government Bill (Bill C-13). Earlier in November, Ontario’s government announced it would be moving…

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 to offer single-event sport betting products and the discretion to manage single-event sport betting in…

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 Commons by the Justice Minister as “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (single event…

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 given out virtually at the CGA’s upcoming Annual General Meeting on November 24, 2020. The…

Ontario Budget Includes iGaming Legislation Yesterday the Ontario Provincial Budget was released and specific to the gaming sector, Ontario announced the next steps in moving the regulatory model forward for iGaming. Included in the budget package is legislation that will transfer Conduct & Manage Authority for iGaming from OLG to the AGCO. Below is the…

Casinos in Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Begin to Re-Open The Canadian Gaming Association extends a warm welcome back to operators and employees as more of Canada’s gaming industry re-opens! Ontario Health and Safety Guidelines All Ontario operators have developed site-specific health and safety plans that have been reviewed by independent third-party medical experts…

The Canadian Gaming Association extends a warm welcome back to operators and employees as more of Canada’s gaming industry re-opens! SIGA Congratulations to the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), which operates seven of Saskatchewan’s nine casinos, on a successful re-opening earlier this month. Manitoba After being closed down for more than four months, casinos in…

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 that they will allow casinos to open their doors to employees, customers, charities and communities. This is a milestone worth celebrating. Read the full statement…