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In: Lottery and Gaming - Thursday, July 29, 2021
Independent Testing Labs Registered for igaming in Ontario
Four Independent Testing Laboratories (ITLs) are now registered to test and certify key components of igaming systems such as games and random number generators. These registered ITLs include BMM North America, eCOGRA,...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Wednesday, July 28, 2021
AGCO seeks industry feedback on regulatory standards for sport and event betting
Today, the AGCO released a discussion paper and draft regulatory standards for sport and event betting in Ontario. These standards are intended to apply to all sports, esports, novelty, betting exchange, and fantasy sports products and, once finalized, will form part of the...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Wednesday, July 14, 2021
The AGCO releases the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming
The AGCO is pleased to release the finalized Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming (Standards). These Standards are a key part of the regulatory framework and will come into force when the regulated Internet Gaming (igaming) market is launched in Ontario.
The AGCO is releasing the Standards before they come into force to allow...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Ontario Government launches iGaming Ontario, a subsidiary of the AGCO
Today, the Government of Ontario announced the establishment of iGaming Ontario, a subsidiary of the AGCO, that advances Ontario’s plans to create an open and competitive internet gaming (igaming) market.
iGaming Ontario’s incorporation takes the province a step closer to providing Ontarians with more choice in online gaming...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Single event sports betting will be introduced into the Ontario gaming market
On June 22, 2021, Bill C-218, also known as the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, was passed by the Senate of Canada. The bill, which amends Canada’s Criminal Code to legalize single event sports betting in the country, will become law following Royal Assent. Until now, it was only legal in Canada to bet on parlays, which are bets on...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Wednesday, May 19, 2021
AGCO launches discussion paper on igaming eligibility
The AGCO continues to provide input opportunities to engage with industry stakeholders with an interest in internet gaming (igaming) in Ontario on key technical components of the igaming framework.
Today, the AGCO launched a new engagement opportunity on its engagement portal for stakeholders to provide feedback on the eligibility...
Independent Testing Labs (ITLs) can now start their application via the iAGCO online portal to be registered as a Gaming-Related Supplier. Upon registration, ITLs will be able to provide services in the emerging competitive internet gaming (igaming) market in Ontario...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Update on the implementation of Ontario's new iGaming market
The Government of Ontario announced in its 2020 Budget that, in addition to regulating Ontario’s existing gaming market and a new internet gaming (iGaming) framework,...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Friday, November 6, 2020
AGCO tapped to conduct and manage a competitive market for legal, online gaming in Ontario
On November 5, the Government of Ontario announced it has mandated the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to be the commercial “conduct and manage” entity for Ontario’s online gaming market. The AGCO will continue in its role of regulator for all areas...
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