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Toronto, Ontario – Just one year since the launch of Ontario’s open internet gaming (igaming) market, new research shows the considerable success the province has had shifting players from gambling on unregulated sites to regulated sites that comply with Ontario’s high standards of game integrity and player protections.
According to...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Thursday, October 20, 2022
AGCO wins International Association of Gaming Regulators’ (IAGR) Regulatory Excellence Award
TORONTO - The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has been awarded the International Association of Gaming Regulators’ (IAGR) Regulatory Excellence Award for its work on developing and implementing the regulatory framework for Ontario’s new internet gaming (igaming) market that launched earlier this year.
The honour was...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Important Information for Advertising and Marketing in Ontario’s New Igaming Market
Ontario will be launching a new internet gambling (igaming) market on April 4th, 2022. In the weeks leading up to the market launch, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) understands that those looking to enter the market have an imperative to market and advertise their upcoming gaming sites. To support operators through this...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Important updates to Internet Gaming Go-Live Compliance Guide
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has updated its Internet Gaming Go-Live Compliance Guide with important changes for registered and prospective internet gaming (igaming) operators and gaming-related suppliers. These changes...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Monday, September 13, 2021
AGCO opens registration application system to interested igaming operators and suppliers
Internet gaming (igaming) operators and suppliers that are interested in participating in Ontario’s regulated, open and competitive igaming market when it launches, will first need to be registered under the Gaming Control Act, 1992 (GCA) by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
Applying for registration is one of the key...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Thursday, September 9, 2021
AGCO releases final sport and event betting standards for igaming
The AGCO is pleased to release the final regulatory standards for internet gaming-based sport and event betting in Ontario. The sport and event betting standards have been fully incorporated into the existing Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming,...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Thursday, September 2, 2021
igaming Supplier Application Guide Now Available
Internet gaming (igaming) suppliers interested in participating in Ontario’s regulated, open and competitive igaming market when it launches will first need to be registered by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
The AGCO has created an...
Internet gaming (igaming) operators that are interested in participating in Ontario’s regulated, open and competitive igaming market when it launches will first need to be registered by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
The AGCO has created an...
In: Lottery and Gaming - Friday, August 13, 2021
Proclamation of Bill C-218 paves the way for regulated single-event sports betting in Ontario.
The Government of Canada has announced that Bill C-218, the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, which amends Canada’s Criminal Code to legalize single-event sports betting in the country, will come into force on August 27th.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is actively working to introduce a regulatory...
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...