Ontario releases final betting and gaming standards
| By Marese O'Hagan
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has released its final igaming sports and event betting regulatory standards, which include changes to advertising standards and integrity rules.
Single-event sports betting was officially launched in Canada on August 27, after Bill C-218 became law, but currently is only operated by provincial lotteries. However, Ontario has taken steps to liberalise its market.
The rules have been integrated into AGCO’s existing Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming, which was published on July 14 2021. It is expected to take effect when the regulated market launches in Ontario.