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Sask. MP pushes for legalized single-game sports betting as bill clears second reading
February 22, 2021
By Connor O’Donovan Global News A years-long push to legalize single-game sports betting, currently illegal under the Criminal Code, took a step closer to its goal this week. A private…
CGA Updates
CGA Update Volume 24
February 9, 2021
Optimism and Opportunity in 2021 We all agree that 2020 was a year that we want to put firmly behind us. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an extraordinary impact on our business,…
CGA Updates
CGA Update Volume 24
February 9, 2021
Optimism and Opportunity in 2021 We all agree that 2020 was a year that we want to put firmly behind us. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an extraordinary impact on our business,…
News
Canada’s sports betting revolution is finally approaching. Here’s what you need to know
January 1, 2021
By Joe Callaghan Progress? It’s hard to look back and find too much of it in Canadian sports in 2020. This after all was a year when our pro sports…
CGA Updates
CGA Update Volume 23
December 1, 2020
Join Paul Burns, President & CEO, Canadian Gaming Association, at Betting on Sports America on December 2 at 11:00am ET There was exciting news from Ottawa last week as the Federal…
CGA Updates
Federal Government Introduces Bill C-13 “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (single event sport betting)”
November 26, 2020
Earlier today Federal Justice Minister and Attorney General David Lametti introduced Bill C-13 – “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (single event sport betting)” in the House of Commons….
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Federal government to table bill to legalize single-event sports betting
November 25, 2020
Canadians are betting an estimated $14 billion per year through illegal channels John Paul Tasker · CBC News · Posted: Nov 25, 2020 Federal Justice Minister David Lametti is expected to…
CGA Updates
Single-Event Sports Betting Becomes Government Bill
November 25, 2020
The CGA has learned that the Federal Government intends to pick up Bill C-218, the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, and turn it into a government bill. It is…
CGA Updates
The Canadian Gaming Association Announces Jean Major as the 2020 Industry Leadership and Outstanding Contribution Award Recipient
November 18, 2020
Each year at the Canadian Gaming Summit, the industry gathers to recognize the achievements and successes of its leaders. With the 2020 Summit postponed to June 2021 due to COVID-19,…
Press Releases
CANADIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS ONTARIO ON MOVING iGAMING FORWARD
November 6, 2020
Toronto, Ontario, November 6, 2020 – The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) today applauds the Government of Ontario’s decision to move forward with legislation to make internet gambling (iGaming) a reality…
CGA Updates
CGA Update Volume 22
November 6, 2020
Ontario Budget Includes iGaming Legislation Yesterday the Ontario Provincial Budget was released and specific to the gaming sector, Ontario announced the next steps in moving the regulatory model forward for…
Press Releases
CANADIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION URGES QUICK ACTION ON LEGISLATION FOR SPORTS BETTING
November 3, 2020
Toronto, Ontario, November 3, 2020 – The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) is pleased that Bill C-218 – The Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act – today begins the first hour…
