Ontario

News & Analysis

Ontario Regulators Preparing For Second Wave Of Less Experienced Applicants

While regulators in Ontario have said the launch of the first wave of online operators was relatively successful from a licensing perspective, many in the next wave of operators will come with a higher risk profile.

Massachusetts Commission Considering Enhanced Advertising Regulations

As the Massachusetts Gaming Commission prepares for the possibility of having to regulate sports betting, commissioners are considering establishing new guidelines to govern the gaming industry’s advertising practices.

Affiliate Marketers Struggling In Ontario Amid Restrictions

Affiliate marketers are among the groups most affected by Ontario’s marketing restrictions, and some larger affiliates say the restrictions have made it difficult to invest heavily in the province.

Ontario Grey Market Transition Deadline Coming Soon, Regulator Says

While not committing to a firm date, Ontario regulators say that they are pushing unregulated operators to complete the process of transitioning to the regulated online gambling market sooner rather than later.

Operators Must Do More To Alleviate Crypto Fears, Says Panel

Gambling operators must have more dialogue with authorities about the unique regulatory problems cryptocurrencies can address in their jurisdictions if the payment method is to be widely accepted anytime in the near future, according to a panel of experts.

Research & Reports

Canada Online Outlook - April 2022

This edition of VIXIO GamblingCompliance's Outlook series provides high-level intelligence and forecasts for an online gambling market in Canada that entered a new era on April 4, 2022 with the launch of a registration system for private operators in the province of Ontario.

This outlook report includes:

Advertising Outlook - February 2022

This edition of VIXIO GamblingCompliance’s Outlook series provides subscribers with forward-looking insights, data analysis and consolidated research on global policy trends affecting the advertising of gambling. Concern about the nature and amount of gambling advertising is a pressing issue in almost every gambling market, with restrictions increasingly common across the world.

Americas Premium Bi-Weekly Wrap-Up November 22 – December 5

This bi-weekly update includes information on a lawsuit filed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Internet lottery plans in Michigan, new gaming regulations in Nevada, a study bill in Pennsylvania and slot operations at two casinos in Ontario.

Americas Premium Bi-Weekly Wrap-Up September 27 – October 17

This bi-weekly update includes information on Internet sweepstakes café happenings in Florida and Ohio, a court decision involving a bingo parlor in Alabama, a fantasy sports decision in Illinois, Internet gaming regulations in New Jersey, a market study in Iowa, a challenge to ballot language in New York, and two gaming developments in Ontario.

Americas Premium Bi-Weekly Wrap-Up August 2–August 15

This bi-weekly update includes information on a federal court decision, changes to licensing procedures in Arizona, a county casino referendum in Iowa, further developments regarding the Massachusetts slot parlor license, a temporary injunction in Oklahoma, and a problem gaming court decision in Ontario.

Data & Forecasts

Canada Online Data Dashboard

This interactive dashboard allows users to build their own market-size forecasts for the highly-prized and strategically important Canadian online gambling space. Forecasts can be customized by selecting which provinces will re-regulate online gambling and their projected timeline for launch, scope of legal products and expected licensing framework.

Ontario - OLG Annual Lottery Report - FY2005 to FY2021

Latest Annual Report data from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). The data released for the operator contains the following information: Income statement, revenue by segment, operating expenses by segment and lottery sales, prizes by game & casino statistics. There are approximately 1,360 data points in this document.

Canada - Horse Racing Report - 2001 to 2019

Latest Horse Racing Report data from the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency. The data released for the country contains the following information: Annual pari-mutuel wagers by Canadian province, race location and bet type. There are approximately 210 data points in this document.

Canada - Regulated Gambling Report - FY2003 to FY2017

Latest annual Canadian Regulated Gambling Report data from the Canadian Partnership for Responsible Gambling (CPRG). The data released for the country contains the following information by province: Gambling venues and units, availability of internet gaming, government-operated gaming revenue, horse racing gaming revenue, charity-operated gaming revenue, gambling participation and problem gambling detail. There are approximately 7,215 data points in this document.

Ontario - AGCO Report - FY1997 to FY2016

Latest annual Statistics Report data from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Canada. The data released for the province contains the following information: Lottery license distribtution, charitable gaming revenues and a breakdown of slot and table quantity per casino. There are approximately 860 data points in this document.