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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…
Read MoreCGA 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…
Read MoreCGA 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…
Read MoreRe: 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…
Read MoreCGA at the 2025 Canadian Gaming Summit
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 insights, and a strong sense of shared purpose as we continue to advance Canada’s gaming industry together. We kicked off the Summit with the CGA…
Read MoreCGA Welcomes its Latest Member, PokerLab
The Canadian Gaming Association is pleased to welcome PokerLab to its membership. PokerLab was established to reimagine the world of online poker by helping iGaming operators acquire and retain customers by using poker gameplay on the most nimble, innovative, and trusted poker-as-a-service platform. The PokerLab solution is engineered in-house to be the most configurable online…
Read MoreRegister for the CGA Reception at the Canadian Gaming Summit 2025!
We are excited to welcome our members and the international gaming community to the Canadian Gaming Association’s annual reception in Toronto during the Canadian Gaming Summit 2025. The CGA @ CGS reception will take place on June 17, 2025 from 5-7pm ET at Jump Restaurant. We look forward to seeing you there! A big thank…
Read MoreBreaking News: The iGaming Alberta Act
Proposed legislation tabled on March 26, 2025, by the government of Alberta, called the iGaming Alberta Act, will create a new Crown corporation, the Alberta iGaming Corporation, to oversee the new market and put the AGLC in charge of regulation. The goal is to bring more players into a legal system, add consumer protections like…
Read MoreUS-Canada Trade War & Tariffs
As the current on-again-off-again threat of US tariffs on Canadian products continues, the Government of Canada has moved ahead with its first phase of retaliatory tariff measures, which include 25% tariffs on electronic gaming machines and playing cards. Several provinces have added additional measures. All have removed US alcohol from liquor stores and restricted US…
Read MoreBecome a Canadian Gaming Association Sponsor!
Become a Canadian Gaming Association Sponsor! Becoming a sponsor of the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) is a powerful way to connect with industry leaders, gain exclusive networking opportunities, and position your brand at the forefront of gaming innovation. Whether you’re looking to elevate your presence, engage with key decision-makers, or contribute to the industry’s growth,…
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