Lawyers love to point out nuanced distinctions in technical terms, like the difference between a robbery and a burglary, or between a representation and a
Wealthsimple Predict went live on July 29, around four months after CIRO published the terms under which authorized investment dealers could offer event contracts to
Prediction markets have a structural issue that geofencing can’t solve: someone, somewhere, usually knows how a contract will resolve before the rest of the market
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the strength of Canada’s regulated sports betting market. Canada is co-hosting the tournament with
In April, we wrote about Canada’s emerging prediction market framework and the narrow path regulators appeared prepared to allow. Since then, prediction markets have continued
The April newscycle has been a busy one for Canadian gambling updates. When I sat down to write this article, three main stories caught my
Recent developments in Canada suggest regulators are beginning to change their views around prediction markets. A March 26 bulletin from the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization
In this week’s GME3, Alberta is looking to get a seat at the table in a Supreme Court fight that could shape whether Canada’s regulated
In early February 2026, a group of major private-sector iGaming operators, known as the Québec Online Gaming Coalition (“QOGC”), filed a brief as part of
In this week’s GME3, PrizePicks is packing up and leaving Canada, highlighting the limits of trying to scale fantasy sports in a fragmented and heavily
In this week’s GME3, a new Canadian Medical Association Journal study points to a sharp post-2022 spike in gambling-related calls to ConnexOntario, especially among young
If you’re a gaming operator thinking about a Canadian expansion, Ontario and Alberta are likely at the top of your list. However, it would be