CGA Update Volume 23

December 1, 2020

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…

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Federal Government Introduces Bill C-13 “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (single event sport betting)”

November 26, 2020

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.…

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Federal government to table bill to legalize single-event sports betting

November 25, 2020

Canadians are betting an estimated $14 billion per year through illegal channels John Paul Tasker · CBC News · Posted: Nov 25, 2020  Federal Justice Minister David Lametti is expected to…

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Single-Event Sports Betting Becomes Government Bill

November 25, 2020

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…

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The Canadian Gaming Association Announces Jean Major as the 2020 Industry Leadership and Outstanding Contribution Award Recipient

November 18, 2020

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,…

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CANADIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS ONTARIO ON MOVING iGAMING FORWARD

November 6, 2020

Toronto, Ontario, November 6, 2020 – The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) today applauds the Government of Ontario’s decision to move forward with legislation to make internet gambling (iGaming) a reality…

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CGA Update Volume 22

November 6, 2020

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…

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CANADIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION URGES QUICK ACTION ON LEGISLATION FOR SPORTS BETTING

November 3, 2020

Toronto, Ontario, November 3, 2020 – The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) is pleased that Bill C-218 – The Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act – today begins the first hour…

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CGA Update Volume 20

September 29, 2020

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…

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More of Canada’s Gaming Industry Re-Opens!

July 28, 2020

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…

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