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Gaming News Canada Show — 225 episodes

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What Early Market Data Reveals About Alberta iGaming

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Can Wealthsimple Disrupt Canadian Gaming Through Prediction Markets?

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Canada’s gaming media roundtable dives into Alberta’s launch, PlayAlberta and Ontario’s evolving market

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Is Alberta Canada’s Biggest iGaming Opportunity Yet?

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Inside Alberta’s Historic Gaming Market Launch with AiGC CEO Dan Keene

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Alberta Goes Live: Inside Day One of Canada’s Newest Regulated Gaming Market

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How OLG Is Shaping Safer Gambling in Canada

8

Inside BetNova’s Push Into Canada’s Betting Market

9

Youth Gambling Prevention, Gaming Risks, and the Road Ahead

10

FIFA World Cup Special: Canada’s Chances, Betting Trends & Bold Predictions

11

Paul Burns Sounds Off on Player Protection and Gaming Policy

12

From Proline to Prediction Markets, Kambi Is Having a Moment

13

The New Affiliate Landscape in Canada’s Gaming Industry

14

Inside PointsBet’s New Casino Platform Powered by Bede Gaming

15

Betting on TV Advertising in a Changing Gaming Market

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The Hidden Impact of Sports Betting Ads on Young Men

17

North American Gambling Shakeup as Canada and US Navigate Regulation

18

Alberta Is Canada’s Next Gaming Chapter While Ontario’s Story Continues

19

U.S. Gambling Battles & Canada’s Market Shift

20

Sportradar Doubles Down on Data, Deals and iGaming

21

Canada’s Esports Betting and Integrity Landscape

22

How Geolocation, AI and Regulation Are Reshaping iGaming in Canada

23

The World’s Best Curlers Get Ready to Rock

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Alberta’s Path to Regulated iGaming

25

After 200 Canadian Gaming Unfiltered

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Alberta’s Market Shift & the Future of SBC Summit Canada

27

How Team Canada Prepared to Protect the Integrity of the Olympic Winter Games

28

Canada’s Gambling Explosion Billions Algorithms and the Next Betting War

29

Why Live Sports Still Wins for Canadian Fans and Bettors

30

Alberta Enters the Game What Comes Next

31

Beyond the Gloves Boxing Brings Wellness and Community to iGaming

32

2026 Sports Betting Outlook on Prediction Markets Ontario Gaming and What’s Next for Canada

33

Canada’s Gaming Wake-Up Call in 2025

34

How ToonieBet Is Taking on Big Brands in Canada and Beyond

35

UK iGaming Tax Uproar Goes Global

36

Golden Camel co-founders on their plans to become "the Apple TV of sports betting"

37

BetMGM Takes Over with Live Vegas Streams and Hit Game-Show Favorites

38

Inside iGO’s Regulatory Evolution with Mitch Davidson

39

CGA’s Paul Burns Talks Court Ruling, Bill S-211 & Gaming Ads

40

John Levy Sounds Off on Penn, ESPN Bet’s Collapse & the Future of Sports Betting

41

Blue Jays, Puck Lines & Prop Bets: A Handigraphs Deep Dive

42

Joseph Hillier Leads iGaming Ontario Into a New Era

43

FBI Investigation Exposes NBA Betting Scandal and Industry Fallout

44

Maple Leafs Deal Marks Betty Canada’s Next Big Play in Ontario Online Gaming

45

Quarter4 to FairPlay: Kelly Brooks on AI, Sports Data & Startup Lessons

46

Bede Gaming CEO Colin Cole-Johnson Talks Growth, Partnerships & AI

47

From Lisbon to New York: Paul Burns on Global Gaming Trends

48

Inside Absolutebet’s Ontario Launch: Chen Truman on Beating the iGaming Competition

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StatRankings Founder Kevin Adams on Fantasy Sports Data & Betting Expansion

50

How the Northern Super League is Shaping Women’s Sports & Betting

51

High Roller Moves Toward Ontario Online Casino Market Debut

52

Inside Odditt: Matt Bresler on Sports Data, Betting & Expansion into Canada

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Jo Madden Talks Sports Betting, Gaming Industry, and Breaking Barriers

54

Inside North America’s Betting Boom: Ontario iGaming, Alberta’s Future, and U.S. Prop Bet Battles

55

Random State Bets on Ontario with Delta Bingo & Gaming Partnership

56

Play’n Go Talks Responsible Gaming, Ontario Growth & U.S. Legal Challenges

57

A Second Chance: Harry Levant on Surviving Gambling and Shaping Policy

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Leading the Way: RGC’s Vision for Responsible Gambling in Canada

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CGA boss Paul Burns on the week that was at the Canadian Gaming Summit

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Packing for the Summit: Canada’s Gaming Shake-Up

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Modernizing AML: Canadian Gaming Association Ramps Up Efforts Amid Industry Challenges

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Breaking Down MLSE: Leafs Fallout and Media Fire

63

Troy Ross on Canada’s Gaming Shake-Up: Provinces in Play

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FanDuel pads investment in responsible gaming with Real-Time Check-In

65

Soft2Bet Expands ToonieBet in Ontario with Senators Partnership and New Sportsbook Launch

66

Brand Building at OLG: Maxine Chapman on Gaming, Sports & Strategy

67

Betty’s Rise: From Ontario Launch to Global Ambitions

68

Inside Canada’s Gaming Integrity Push

69

The Parleh’s Kevin Kennedy on the Rise of iGaming Content in Ontario

70

The Fourth Estate of Canadian Gaming

71

John Levy on Life After PENN, Ontario’s Rise & theScore’s Legacy

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Three Years In: Ontario’s Gamble on Legal Gaming

73

OddsLogic, Live Betting, and Sports Data with Rick Allec

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Ilkim Hincer: Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Regulated Gambling in Canada & the U.S.

75

Defy The Odds: Leading Women Redefine the Startup Scene

76

4 Nations, 1 Big Bet: Sportsnet, DraftKings & BetMGM on Hockey’s Future

77

Gaming, Growth & GBG: Inside Canada’s Evolving Market

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4 Years of Gaming News Canada: Media, Betting, and the Future of iGaming

79

Seth Schorr on AI: The Future of Gaming & Sports

80

Osgoode Certificate in Gambling Law Returns: 2025 Program Details and Super Bowl LIX Insights

81

FanDuel’s Super Bowl LIX Strategy: Ontarians Bet Big, PWHL and Responsible Gambling Efforts

82

Inside The Starties: Recognizing Innovation in Gambling Startups at NEXT.io Summit NY

83

Amanda Brewer on ICE Barcelona, Alberta Gambling Challenges, and FINTRAC’s Online Gaming Alert

84

Paige Spiranac & Brian Christopher catapult SportsGrid into the online casino boom

85

Paul Burns and Ariane Gauthier on the intersection of regulated gambling and Canadian politics

86

NFL bettors beat FanDuel, political wagering buzz, and more hot topics in sports betting

87

Sportradar advances sports analytics with leagues and betting operators globally

88

2025: The year ahead in Canadian sport business, sports media and sports betting

89

GNCS Redux Part One: A record quarter in Ontario, and Barstool, Action Network CEOs bid adieu

90

GNCS Redux Part Deux: IC360, IXUP join forces with iGaming Ontario

91

Ellen Hyslop on The GIST of sport in the world of women

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Are You Watching This?! Founder on helping sports fans through the maze of media rights

93

Chris Grove Unpacks the High-Stakes Gambling Storm

94

Rivalry’s CEO Steven Salz on esports wagering, crypto, Robinhood, Ontario, and a reset

95

Briggs & McAllister - Unplugged on Gaming and Beyond

96

DFS and online poker has its day(s) in the Court of Appeal for Ontario

97

Balancing Growth and Responsibility: Ryan McCarthy on BCLC’s Award-Winning Player Health Initiatives

98

Sporttrade’s Journey: CEO Alex Kane on Innovating Sports Betting in the U.S. and Beyond

99

Grand Slam of Curling gets together with ALT Sports Data on sports betting deal, and more

100

CGA's Paul Burns on Bill S-269, Media Research, and iGO’s Next Leader

101

The in-play sports betting boom keeps on keeping on

102

A sneak peek into PrimeTime Conference’s sports betting panel

103

Inside the high-stakes shakeup with gambling affiliates

104

Responsible Gambling Council Unveils Annual Report, Partners with MLSE, and Prepares to Name New CEO

105

Sports Interaction goes NHL Coast to Coast on Amazon Prime Video

106

There’s a bump on the road to regulated gambling in Alberta

107

Canadian Gaming Association chief talks Bill S-269, advertising, and, of course, Alberta

108

BetMGM insiders share bold NFL bets, Shohei Ohtani odds, and Ontario’s growing iGaming appetite

109

The Betting Roundtable: Canada’s Future, U.S. Regulation, and Lisbon’s Industry Buzz

110

Bell bids adieu to MLSE ownership stake, leaving Rogers with majority ownership

111

WagerWire Co-Founders on Growth, Fantasy, and the Future of Sports Betting

112

BCLC’s Digital Shift to ProLine

113

Betting on Alberta: A Deep Dive with Ron Segev on Gaming Law, Markets, and Canada’s Gambling Future

114

Paid Social Strategies in iGaming: Insights from Sportradar’s Michael Cryan

115

Bettormetrics’ Robert Urwin on suspension by sportsbooks, Ai, and other matters

116

IC360 and IXUP Launch Self-Exclusion Program for Ontario’s Regulated Gambling Operators

117

Geoff Zochodne Talks DraftKings, Alberta and Jeff Marek

118

Full Pull: A Coach’s Transition from NCAA to Entertainment

119

Court of Appeal for Ontario hears request to expand province’s igaming business

120

Canadian Gaming Summit postmortem, thoughts on Alberta, and Betway makes an exit of sorts

121

Play’n GO comes to Canada with online slots in Ontario and Quebec

122

BC Ventures co-founders on online gaming content, a new partner in BetMGM, and more

123

iGaming Ontario boss Martha Otton discusses Year 2, Alberta, and what’s next

124

Benjie Cherniak’s Hot Takes on the Latest Gambling Industry Developments and Innovations

125

Dr. Ian Messenger tells the story of the Association of Gaming Compliance Specialists

126

Steven Salz on the Rivalry Token, crypto, and what about Alberta?

127

BetMGM and the Taylor Swift, Caitlin Clark effect on women bettors, and betting on women’s sports

128

OLG Leaders Continue to Push Ahead on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

129

iGaming Ontario wins court case, the case for gaming tax hikes, and more

130

Mkodo's Stuart Godfree on geolocation technology, regulation navigation in Ontario and beyond, and the art of AI

131

CEBL commissioner, deputy commissioner on 6th season, sports betting education, and its partner BetVictor

132

Sharp Alpha Advisors' Lloyd Danzig on closing Fund II

133

Parleh Media Group leaders on three years of innovation and lessons learned

134

IC360 leaders Holt and Frank talk merger, integrity compliance, AI, and commitment to Canada

135

SBC Summit North America & Canadian Gaming Summit highlight spring gambling conferences season

136

Canadian Lottery Coalition executive on the role of crown corps in sports betting and gaming

137

iGaming payments products continue to innovate

138

Jontay Porter's NBA Ban: Valuable Lessons Learned

139

Catching up with Canadian Gaming Association head honcho Paul Burns

140

Navigating the shifting responsible gaming landscape

141

How Basketball Forever captivates the attention of hoops fans around the world

142

PointsBet Canada CEO weighs in on state of sports betting and igaming biz, and what’s next

143

Ontario’s robust gambling biz turns 2 amidst sports betting (and other) controversies

144

Betty founder Justin Park on the journey to Ontario’s #1 igaming casino

145

Sports Interaction, Homestand Sports content and brand gurus discuss the integration of sports media and sports wagering

146

Recommendations on the fight vs. match fixing in Canada

147

On Shohei Ohtani, March Madness, Connor McDavid and the second anniversary of Ontario’s gambling industry

148

Sportradar on match-fixing and AI

149

SharpRank’s evolving journey through the North American sports betting business

150

It's Alberta's turn to open

151

Gaming inside the Ontario Court of Justice

152

The search for responsible gaming continues in Ontario

153

The 411 on Alberta's regulated gambling regime, ICE was nice, and setting up Super Bowl LVIII

154

CBC Marketplace episode faces flak from gambling industry experts

155

The business of betting and gaming enters February with a bang

156

iGaming Ontario’s chief of staff delivers good news while Barstool Sports and Action Network CEOs exit

157

Free-to-play’s place in the gambling industry, and Keith Pelley is MLSE's new head honcho

158

Thoughts and forecasts for the Canadian sports betting and gaming landscape in 2024

159

Being more responsible about betting: Navigating the RG landscape in North America

160

Canadian Gaming Association leader takes umbrage with concerns by Ontario’s interim Auditor General

161

Legalized betting roots out integrity and criminality issues: U.S. Integrity chief

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Gaming industry insider deems proposed national sports betting advertising framework a non-starter

163

ESPN Bets Takes Flight with a Bang

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The AGCO opens a dialogue on the forthcoming athlete and celebrity advertising ban

165

Shane Pinto's NHL suspension reflects urgency for sports betting education

166

The art of AI in the gaming space, and PointsBet Canada pursues profitability

167

Sports Interaction debuts live watch and bet broadcast

168

Dave Pridmore on OLG’s 2022-23 annual report and more, and drawing the curtain on G2E '23

169

What’s news this fall in the Ontario gambling biz, and a request for transparency

170

Tales of G2E ’23 and the SBC’s The Ontario Frontier documentary

171

Conor Murray on latest FanDuel/TSN collaboration, and Nic Sulsky tees up PointsBet Invitational

172

(When) will PWHL have a betting partner, and what's the fallout from BioSteel's financial follies?

173

Canadian Gaming Association head looks forward, and GeoComply looks into NFL Week 1

174

Ontario operators seeking clarity from AGCO on new standards

175

Ontario operators can now move ahead with release of AGCO rule changes

176

Behind the Bets: Harley Redlick's insider perspectives

177

Ontario gambling industry trio set the table for a busy fall

178

Ex-DraftKings and PokerStars exec weighs in on Penn-ESPN deal, the dilio in Ontario, and more

179

Of daily fantasy sports, sports betting and the growth of women in gaming

180

Conversations with head honchos of Rivalry and SIGA

181

iGaming Ontario dishes on new report, and FanDuel Canada tees up FIFA Women’s World Cup

182

A chin wag with Responsible Gambling Council and Play Anywhere leaders

183

The CFL’s deal with FanDuel is just the first act, and an update on the Quebec gaming coalition

184

No summer break for the Canadian gambling industry

185

Senators introduce S-269, the sports betting ads bill

186

The 2023 Canadian Gaming Summit wraps with a lively roundtable

187

Setting the table for the Canadian Gaming Summit

188

What's Next for iGaming in Canada? presented by GBG

189

Manipulation of sports competitions symposium highlights need for more education

190

NHL broadcasts under fire for mixing pucks with sportsbook ad bucks

191

Richard McLaren on match-fixing and gambling in sport

192

What the PointsBet-Fanatics deal could mean in Ontario, and more on AGCO’s plans to change the rules of (audience) engagement around ads

193

Capturing the buzz at SBC Summit North America

194

AGCO extends submission deadline as CGA CEO advocates for collaborative approach

195

Nuvei primed for the Ryan Reynolds bump, and a discussion on Rivalry’s latest collaboration with Pinnacle

196

NHL, NBA among pro sports leagues joining responsible sports betting advertising coalition in the U.S.

197

Insiders react to AGCO’s proposed ban on athlete and celebrity endorsements

198

Examining year 1 of sports betting and igaming in Ontario, and what comes next?

199

Ontario pops the cork on the 1st anniversary of regulated sports betting and igaming

200

iGaming, the new American dream

201

Coolbet to exit Ontario sports betting and igaming market, and AGCO chief Tom Mungham is retiring

202

Pierre Lindh previews a sold out iGaming NEXT NYC23 as our show went live from Berlin, Vancouver, New York and Toronto

203

A 24-month journey for Gaming News Canada, and are video gaming machines coming to the home of Les Canadiens?

204

Rogers Sportsnet to phase out SNBets and ‘twas a busy week for Canadian companies NorthStar Bets and GeoComply

205

theScore Bet’s Aubrey Levy talks Super Bowl plus the operator’s Ontario results, and the Responsible Gambling Council on its SB LVII survey

206

Leaders from Canadian Gaming Association, Kindred Group, PointsBet Canada and Betano discuss MP Kevin Waugh's comments, Paysafe survey and ICE London

207

PointsBet, Betano and industry insiders share perspective, ponderance, and positive thoughts from iGaming Ontario’s latest market report

208

Benjie Cherniak and SBC's Sue Schneider on the state of Canada’s young(ish) sports betting business

209

The quest for diversity and inclusiveness continues in the gambling industry

210

BET99, Betano and Unibet bosses weigh in on sports betting content

211

13. The year that’s been in the Canadian gambling industry, and James Sharman on Messi, Mbappe, and France-Argentina

212

12. Of women’s sports, women in sport, and who belongs in Cooperstown

213

11. PointsBet Canada welcomes Gaming News Canada to their new Toronto digs

214

10. Betano gets a FIFA World Cup view through Room 4-4-2, and some thoughts on the New York Times series

215

9. Steven Salz’s take on Rivalry’s rise, and GeoComply (geo)locates in Toronto

216

8. OLG announces sports betting's arrival at Ontario casinos, CGA head Paul Burns weighs in

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7. Twitter's Conor Clarence on trending Canadian sports, Room 4-4-2 on Game+ TV, and an audit of Sportsnet's HNIC

218

6. Playmaker Capital's Jordan Gnat on a matter of M&A, a recap of G2E and iGO’s quarterly report, and going to (the Ontario) market

219

5. Presenting the 411 on the G2E with Responsible Gambling Council CEO Shelley White and Jessica Welman from SBC

220

4. A new role, what’s new and a James Sharman Room 4-4-2 rendezvous

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3. Following the fantasy sports dilemma in Ontario with Roto Wire founder Peter Schoenke

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2. Another AGCO licence, a new curling competition, and paying tribute to the Fed Express.

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1. Ontario market open: looking back and looking forward

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Welcome to the Gaming News Canada Show

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theScore Bet and PointsBet Canada take a deep dive into the launch of Ontario’s online sports betting market