Canada

Rivalry Submits Application to Become a Fully Registered Internet Gaming and Sports Betting Operator in Ontario

The HALLO ECHO

  Rivalry Corp., an internationally-regulated sports betting and media company, today announced that it has submitted an application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (the “AGCO“) to become a fully registered operator of internet gaming and sports betting in Canada’s most populous province. Upon Rivalry’s application being approved and the registration issued through…

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Live5 expands reach in Canada with British Columbia licence

The HALLO ECHO

  In-demand developer receives approval to launch its content on  British Columbia Lottery Corp’s PlayNow online gambling brand Live5, the exciting slot game developer, has strengthened its position in the fast-growing Canadian market after securing the necessary approvals to launch its content in British Colombia for the very first time. The certification, awarded by the…

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Penn National Receives Investment Canada Act Approval for its Acquisition of theScore

The HALLO ECHO

  Penn National Gaming has received approval from the Minister of Canadian Heritage under the Investment Canada Act for its acquisition of Score Media and Gaming. The acquisition is expected to be closed on 19 October 2021. It is subject to approval by theScore’s shareholders at a special meeting, receipt of a final order from…

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AGCO Releases Final Registrar’s Standards

The HALLO ECHO

  The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has just released the final Registrar’s Standards, which have been updated to include the feedback on sport and event wagering standards. The sport and event betting standards were developed to address the expanded menu of sport and event betting options  and to minimize the potential compromising…

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GLI Named an Independent Testing Laboratory for iGaming in Ontario

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  Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been named an iGaming independent testing laboratory (ITL) by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The registration means that, effective immediately, GLI is authorized to test and certify iGaming components such as games, random number generator (RNGs), and platforms/RGS. The AGCO and the province will leverage the…

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AGCO Releases Draft Sports Betting Standards

The HALLO ECHO

  The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has just released the draft sports betting standards for consultation. The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) has been working with the Project Director, Sports Betting, to help get the AGCO ready to implement sports betting as the Ontario market prepares to open. The good news is that…

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