Canada: Gaming

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This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the Federal Court of Appeal's decision in Fournier-Giguère et al. v. Canada, 2025 FCA 112.

Magic Potion Games, founded by the creators of Club Penguin, has launched Imagine Island, a new online multiplayer game designed for children aged 6-13. With over one million players during beta testing and a successful Series A funding round, the platform prioritizes safety and transparency while preparing for major expansion through entertainment partnerships and paid memberships.

July 13, 2026 is the date Alberta market participants should be planning for. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) has indicated that as of July 13, 2026, operators should have submitted their...

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On January 8, 2026, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that it had imposed a $350,000 monetary penalty on FanDuel Canada ULC (FanDuel) for failing to identify...

On March 26, 2025, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 48 (the iGaming Alberta Act), marking a significant step toward the establishment of a regulated online gaming market in the province.

As provinces take increasingly divergent approaches to regulating online gambling, Canada's gaming landscape is entering a period of accelerated transformation.

On March 26, 2025, the Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, Dale Nally, introduced Bill 48, also known as the iGaming Alberta Act (Bill), to the legislature.