Sports Betting

• Online gambling in Alberta to grow as private sports betting allowed in

  Two major players in the online sports gambling industry are moving to enter the Alberta market as the province prepares to open iGaming to private operators this summer.

  Consumer

  Apr 17
  
• Experts warn surge in online sports betting is drawing teens into gambling

  Experts say easy-to-use betting apps and heavy advertising are fuelling a rise in sports gambling among teens, with some youths already reporting significant losses.

  Canada

  Mar 14
  
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• More young men contacting Ontario gambling helpline, new study finds

  The rate of young men contacting Ontario’s mental health helpline for gambling-related problems has spiked after the province allowed private online gambling, a new study suggests.

  Canada

  Mar 2
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• More than a dozen college basketball players charged over rigged games: prosecutors

  The scheme revolved around fixers recruiting players with the promise of a big payment in exchange for those players purposefully underperforming during a game.

  Sports

  Jan 15
• Sports gambling ads in Canada must be reined in, senators urge in letter

  A letter signed by more than 40 senators urges Prime Minister Mark Carney to work towards banning sports betting ads in Canada, which highlights the health and safety risks.

  Health

  Nov 20, 2025
• Ontario’s online gamblers could legally bet against people outside Canada: court

  The Court of Appeal for Ontario gave its opinion in a 4-1 split decision released today, more than a year after the Ontario government asked it to rule on the issue.

  Entertainment

  Nov 12, 2025
• X-ray tables and Mafia masterminds: Inside the NBA gambling scandal

  Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and the Miami Heat's Terry Rozier are among the NBA players and coaches charged in various gambling scandals.

  Trending

  Oct 24, 2025
• Why doctors are calling for restrictions on ‘very dangerous’ sports betting ads

  An editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says the prevalence of sports betting ads in Canada is putting youth at risk.

  Health

  Sep 8, 2025
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• Nova Scotia advocate sounds alarm about young people and online gambling addiction

  Carey Murphy is launching a program to explore the dangers of online gaming and is speaking directly to young people, who are particularly attracted to sports betting platforms. 

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2025
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• Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation players can now bet on live horse races

  Sports bettors will have a second option Saturday for the $1-million King's Plate.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2025