Wealthsimple and Kalshi to Launch Prediction Markets Trading in Canada
Wealthsimple will launch a prediction markets app in partnership with Kalshi Inc. this summer after securing approval from the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization.
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Illinois Gov. Approves Tax, Kalshi Expands to Canada
After the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) outlined its ideas for the future of prediction markets last week, it’s been another busy few days.
2026 FIFA World Cup Betting Projections
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be one of the biggest betting events in U.S. history.
bet365 Launches Free-to-Play Fantasy Sports App in North America Ahead
bet365 has launched bet365 Fantasy Sports, a free-to-play mobile game available to users aged 18 and above in the United States and Canada, excluding Washington state.
EveryMatrix Expands Operations with Alberta Licence
EveryMatrix has secured approval to expand its operations in Alberta, which is set to become the next regulated betting market in Canada.
Scott Grant Discusses Canada's Approach to Competition Manipulation
As sports betting becomes increasingly woven into the fan experience, Scott Grant discusses the growing risks around competition manipulation, the challenges facing Canada’s integrity framework, and why stronger coordination between sport and betting stakeholders is becoming more urgent.
IGT Reports Four Major Slot Jackpots in the US and Canada in April
International Game Technology (IGT) announced that its Megabucks™, Powerbucks™, and Wheel of Fortune™ Slots games awarded four major jackpots in April, totaling over $11.5 million in the U.S. and more than CAD$2 million in Canada.
WNBA Secures Multi-Year Broadcast Deal with Bell Media in Canada
The WNBA has agreed a multi-year broadcast deal with Bell Media, securing nationwide coverage in Canada as the league prepares for the debut of its first non-US franchise, the Toronto Tempo.
Las Vegas Sees 17% Drop in Canadian Tourists
According to a report on international visitors published by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), travel from Canada to Las Vegas fell by 17.4% last year.