#Alcohol and Gaming Commission

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has taken a surprising step to pause all betting on UFC fights. On Thursday, the AGCO published the following statement on its website: In order to protect the betting public, effective immediately, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is requiring all registered casino, lottery and…

One day after the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) suspended all betting on UFC fights, the UFC released a statement that the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) had suspended the license of James Krause as of November 18. Further, the UFC has released a memo notifying all fighters, managers, and associated parties that those…

James Krause is out and Alberta is back in. barring the coach and any of his fighters from appearing at UFC events, Canada's Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) has decided to lift a ban on gambling on the UFC in the province that was handed down on Dec. 2. AGLC announced the news in a statement to MMA Fighting's Mike Heck. With the recent…

Warning: This article contains references to addiction and suicide. Like so many parents, Liz Ritchie hangs an ornament on her family's Christmas tree for each of her children. As she hooks her son Jack's to a branch, she's reminded he won't be home for the holidays. Not this year, not next year, not ever. At just 24 years old, Jack died by suicide…

Two Canadian provinces have banned betting on UFC fights in the last two days. First it was Ontario, and now Alberta has done the same thing. On Thursday, The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) prohibited gambling on UFC fights citing potential'insider betting and suspicious betting patterns.' "In recent weeks, the AGCO has learned of…

In a court of law, it's "innocent until proven guilty." But Canadian gaming regulatory boards are not a court of law, and with them, apparently, it's "guilty until proven innocent." Or, using phrasing more sympathetic to the thinking of those regulators in Canada, perhaps it could be presented as "erring on the side of extreme caution until…

The Ontario Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO) has ordered all operators in the province to stop offering betting on the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) due to integrity concerns. Ontario, Canada's regulator said operators must stop offering any UFC bets with immediate effect. Ontario - which launched its regulated betting and gaming market…

News broke Thursday that Ontario sportsbooks have banned betting on the UFC due to security concerns. This story has the potential to snowball. It is a serious topic-one that all parties involved are taking seriously. The decision to ban the UFC in Ontario sportsbooks came from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. A release from the AGCO…

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) notified the province's sportsbooks that they can no longer accept or offer bets on UFC events. This comes after retired UFC fighter and active trainer James Krause came under fire about some suspicious betting activity that was monitored at UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos on Nov. 5. ESPN…

Since launched in 2018 by Deck Entertainment N.V., the PowerPlay sportsbook has become popular with bettors in Canada and beyond. The site boasts extensive coverage of markers popular with Canadian sports fans, many live-betting opportunities and unique virtual sports betting. Canadian bettors can use CA$ to deposit and withdraw from their…

The CEO of the Woodbine Entertainment Group warns the launch of an online sports betting and casino market in Ontario is a threat to horse racing and its 25000 jobs in the province. by Dave Briggs Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson said there's no question an open Ontario sports betting market will hurt the province's massive horse racing industry. He's not…

Operators lacking provincial approvals and accepting bets from Ontarians outside the province's regulated iGaming market may quickly find themselves out of favour with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The regulator of online sports betting in Ontario may soon be dropping the Mr. Nice Guy act toward operators…

Unibet Ontario is a respected online sportsbook that provides a sophisticated interface, lots of value-added features and highly competitive odds on a huge array of leagues. It was firmly established as one of the most popular online sports betting and casino sites in Canada's grey market. Unibet then gained a license to relaunch as an official…

Though equipped with a strong casino and eSports offering, BetVictor, ingrained with a sports-first mentality, has always prioritized its sportsbook. The ultra competitive game odds are a hallmark of BetVictor's sportsbook offering, as well as strong incentives to both new and existing customers. With over 500 employees and 500000 users, BetVictor…

A former black-market sportsbook in the United States is ready to wade into the regulated Ontario sports betting market. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario approved globally known for an ON sports betting license last week. The sportsbook still needs to sign an agreement with iGaming Ontario prior to launching. Based in Curacao, Pinnacle…

The North American sports betting industry hit a new pinnacle Thursday - literally, as Pinnacle officially received legal status as a licensed sportsbook in Ontario. It previously has operated in the long-standing "gray" market of the province and elsewhere in Canada. Granted its gaming license by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of…