Betting news tagged with 'canada'

Ontario's regulated online gambling sector is enjoying explosive growth, setting record after record in both revenue and player engagement, a trend that's drawing attention not just in Canada, but across North America's gaming world.

According to the latest data, the province's iGaming market generated approximately CAD $4.04 billion in gross gaming revenue in 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of roughly 34 %. Over the same period, total wagering activity approached a staggering CAD $98.3 billion, showcasing sustained appetite among players for digital casino games and sports betting alike.

Read more » Ontario's Online Gambling Market Hits Historic Highs in 2025

In a stunning turn of events at the 2025 IIHF Men's World Championship, host nation Denmark pulled off one of the most remarkable upsets in tournament history, eliminating title favorites Canada with a dramatic 2-1 victory in the quarter-finals on Thursday, May 22.

Read more » Denmark defeats Canada in Men's Ice Hockey World Championship Quarter-Final Upset

A man who won $1 million in a lottery draw last summer but did not know about it until half a year later says his first purchase would be a brand new car for his mother.

Read more » BC Canada Lottery Winner says he will get a Car for his Mom

Betting on single games of hockey, football and other sports will soon become legal in Canada.

Legislation that allows Canadians to legally bet on single football, hockey and other sports events has cleared the Senate, which means royal assent is the final step before Bill C-218 finally becomes law.

Read more » Single-event Sport Gambling in Canada to become Legal as Bill C-218 clears Senate