Gaming News Canada Show

By Steve McAllister

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Each week, Steve McAllister, the Editor-In-Chief of the Gaming News Canada, digs deeper into trending gaming and sports betting topics with industry leaders and insiders, reporters and other stakeholders in the business. The discussion and debate also includes questions and opinions from our followers about the hottest industry in sports today.


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Episode Date
UK iGaming Tax Uproar Goes Global
Dec 09, 2025
Golden Camel co-founders on their plans to become "the Apple TV of sports betting"
Dec 02, 2025
BetMGM Takes Over with Live Vegas Streams and Hit Game-Show Favorites
Nov 25, 2025
Inside iGO’s Regulatory Evolution with Mitch Davidson
Nov 20, 2025
CGA’s Paul Burns Talks Court Ruling, Bill S-211 & Gaming Ads
Nov 18, 2025
John Levy Sounds Off on Penn, ESPN Bet’s Collapse & the Future of Sports Betting
Nov 13, 2025
Blue Jays, Puck Lines & Prop Bets: A Handigraphs Deep Dive
Nov 11, 2025
Joseph Hillier Leads iGaming Ontario Into a New Era
Nov 04, 2025
FBI Investigation Exposes NBA Betting Scandal and Industry Fallout
Oct 28, 2025
Maple Leafs Deal Marks Betty Canada’s Next Big Play in Ontario Online Gaming
Oct 21, 2025
Quarter4 to FairPlay: Kelly Brooks on AI, Sports Data & Startup Lessons
Oct 14, 2025
Bede Gaming CEO Colin Cole-Johnson Talks Growth, Partnerships & AI
Oct 07, 2025
From Lisbon to New York: Paul Burns on Global Gaming Trends
Sep 30, 2025
Inside Absolutebet’s Ontario Launch: Chen Truman on Beating the iGaming Competition
Sep 16, 2025
StatRankings Founder Kevin Adams on Fantasy Sports Data & Betting Expansion
Sep 09, 2025
How the Northern Super League is Shaping Women’s Sports & Betting
Sep 02, 2025
High Roller Moves Toward Ontario Online Casino Market Debut
Aug 26, 2025
Inside Odditt: Matt Bresler on Sports Data, Betting & Expansion into Canada
Aug 19, 2025
Jo Madden Talks Sports Betting, Gaming Industry, and Breaking Barriers
Aug 12, 2025
Inside North America’s Betting Boom: Ontario iGaming, Alberta’s Future, and U.S. Prop Bet Battles
Aug 07, 2025
Random State Bets on Ontario with Delta Bingo & Gaming Partnership
Jul 29, 2025
Play’n Go Talks Responsible Gaming, Ontario Growth & U.S. Legal Challenges
Jul 22, 2025
A Second Chance: Harry Levant on Surviving Gambling and Shaping Policy
Jul 15, 2025
Leading the Way: RGC’s Vision for Responsible Gambling in Canada
Jul 08, 2025
CGA boss Paul Burns on the week that was at the Canadian Gaming Summit
Jun 24, 2025
Packing for the Summit: Canada’s Gaming Shake-Up
Jun 17, 2025
Modernizing AML: Canadian Gaming Association Ramps Up Efforts Amid Industry Challenges
Jun 10, 2025
Breaking Down MLSE: Leafs Fallout and Media Fire
Jun 03, 2025
Troy Ross on Canada’s Gaming Shake-Up: Provinces in Play
May 29, 2025
FanDuel pads investment in responsible gaming with Real-Time Check-In
May 20, 2025
Soft2Bet Expands ToonieBet in Ontario with Senators Partnership and New Sportsbook Launch
May 13, 2025
Brand Building at OLG: Maxine Chapman on Gaming, Sports & Strategy
May 06, 2025
Betty’s Rise: From Ontario Launch to Global Ambitions
Apr 29, 2025
Inside Canada’s Gaming Integrity Push
Apr 24, 2025
The Parleh’s Kevin Kennedy on the Rise of iGaming Content in Ontario
Apr 22, 2025
The Fourth Estate of Canadian Gaming
Apr 15, 2025
John Levy on Life After PENN, Ontario’s Rise & theScore’s Legacy
Apr 03, 2025
Three Years In: Ontario’s Gamble on Legal Gaming
Mar 25, 2025
OddsLogic, Live Betting, and Sports Data with Rick Allec
Mar 13, 2025
Ilkim Hincer: Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Regulated Gambling in Canada & the U.S.
Mar 06, 2025
Defy The Odds: Leading Women Redefine the Startup Scene
Mar 04, 2025
4 Nations, 1 Big Bet: Sportsnet, DraftKings & BetMGM on Hockey’s Future
Feb 27, 2025
Gaming, Growth & GBG: Inside Canada’s Evolving Market
Feb 25, 2025
4 Years of Gaming News Canada: Media, Betting, and the Future of iGaming
Feb 18, 2025
Seth Schorr on AI: The Future of Gaming & Sports
Feb 13, 2025
Osgoode Certificate in Gambling Law Returns: 2025 Program Details and Super Bowl LIX Insights
Feb 11, 2025
FanDuel’s Super Bowl LIX Strategy: Ontarians Bet Big, PWHL and Responsible Gambling Efforts
Feb 06, 2025
Inside The Starties: Recognizing Innovation in Gambling Startups at NEXT.io Summit NY
Feb 04, 2025
Amanda Brewer on ICE Barcelona, Alberta Gambling Challenges, and FINTRAC’s Online Gaming Alert
Jan 30, 2025
Paige Spiranac & Brian Christopher catapult SportsGrid into the online casino boom
Jan 21, 2025
Paul Burns and Ariane Gauthier on the intersection of regulated gambling and Canadian politics
Jan 16, 2025
NFL bettors beat FanDuel, political wagering buzz, and more hot topics in sports betting
Jan 14, 2025
Sportradar advances sports analytics with leagues and betting operators globally
Jan 09, 2025
2025: The year ahead in Canadian sport business, sports media and sports betting
Jan 05, 2025
GNCS Redux Part One: A record quarter in Ontario, and Barstool, Action Network CEOs bid adieu
Jan 02, 2025
GNCS Redux Part Deux: IC360, IXUP join forces with iGaming Ontario
Dec 23, 2024
Ellen Hyslop on The GIST of sport in the world of women
Dec 19, 2024
Are You Watching This?! Founder on helping sports fans through the maze of media rights
Dec 17, 2024
Chris Grove Unpacks the High-Stakes Gambling Storm
Dec 12, 2024
Rivalry’s CEO Steven Salz on esports wagering, crypto, Robinhood, Ontario, and a reset
Dec 10, 2024
Briggs & McAllister - Unplugged on Gaming and Beyond
Dec 05, 2024
DFS and online poker has its day(s) in the Court of Appeal for Ontario
Dec 03, 2024
Balancing Growth and Responsibility: Ryan McCarthy on BCLC’s Award-Winning Player Health Initiatives
Nov 28, 2024
Sporttrade’s Journey: CEO Alex Kane on Innovating Sports Betting in the U.S. and Beyond
Nov 25, 2024
Grand Slam of Curling gets together with ALT Sports Data on sports betting deal, and more
Nov 21, 2024
CGA's Paul Burns on Bill S-269, Media Research, and iGO’s Next Leader
Nov 19, 2024
The in-play sports betting boom keeps on keeping on
Nov 14, 2024
A sneak peek into PrimeTime Conference’s sports betting panel
Nov 08, 2024
Inside the high-stakes shakeup with gambling affiliates
Nov 06, 2024
Responsible Gambling Council Unveils Annual Report, Partners with MLSE, and Prepares to Name New CEO
Oct 22, 2024
Sports Interaction goes NHL Coast to Coast on Amazon Prime Video
Oct 16, 2024
There’s a bump on the road to regulated gambling in Alberta
Oct 10, 2024
Canadian Gaming Association chief talks Bill S-269, advertising, and, of course, Alberta
Oct 08, 2024
BetMGM insiders share bold NFL bets, Shohei Ohtani odds, and Ontario’s growing iGaming appetite
Oct 01, 2024
The Betting Roundtable: Canada’s Future, U.S. Regulation, and Lisbon’s Industry Buzz
Sep 24, 2024
Bell bids adieu to MLSE ownership stake, leaving Rogers with majority ownership
Sep 18, 2024
WagerWire Co-Founders on Growth, Fantasy, and the Future of Sports Betting
Sep 12, 2024
BCLC’s Digital Shift to ProLine
Sep 12, 2024
Betting on Alberta: A Deep Dive with Ron Segev on Gaming Law, Markets, and Canada’s Gambling Future
Sep 05, 2024
Paid Social Strategies in iGaming: Insights from Sportradar’s Michael Cryan
Sep 04, 2024
Bettormetrics’ Robert Urwin on suspension by sportsbooks, Ai, and other matters
Aug 27, 2024
IC360 and IXUP Launch Self-Exclusion Program for Ontario’s Regulated Gambling Operators
Aug 20, 2024
Geoff Zochodne Talks DraftKings, Alberta and Jeff Marek
Aug 08, 2024
Full Pull: A Coach’s Transition from NCAA to Entertainment
Aug 01, 2024
Court of Appeal for Ontario hears request to expand province’s igaming business
Jul 25, 2024
Canadian Gaming Summit postmortem, thoughts on Alberta, and Betway makes an exit of sorts
Jul 17, 2024
Play’n GO comes to Canada with online slots in Ontario and Quebec
Jul 11, 2024
BC Ventures co-founders on online gaming content, a new partner in BetMGM, and more
Jul 02, 2024
iGaming Ontario boss Martha Otton discusses Year 2, Alberta, and what’s next
Jun 26, 2024
Benjie Cherniak’s Hot Takes on the Latest Gambling Industry Developments and Innovations
Jun 18, 2024
Dr. Ian Messenger tells the story of the Association of Gaming Compliance Specialists
Jun 13, 2024
Steven Salz on the Rivalry Token, crypto, and what about Alberta?
Jun 11, 2024
BetMGM and the Taylor Swift, Caitlin Clark effect on women bettors, and betting on women’s sports
Jun 06, 2024
OLG Leaders Continue to Push Ahead on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Jun 03, 2024
iGaming Ontario wins court case, the case for gaming tax hikes, and more
May 30, 2024
Mkodo's Stuart Godfree on geolocation technology, regulation navigation in Ontario and beyond, and the art of AI
May 28, 2024
CEBL commissioner, deputy commissioner on 6th season, sports betting education, and its partner BetVictor
May 21, 2024
Sharp Alpha Advisors' Lloyd Danzig on closing Fund II
May 14, 2024
Parleh Media Group leaders on three years of innovation and lessons learned
May 09, 2024
IC360 leaders Holt and Frank talk merger, integrity compliance, AI, and commitment to Canada
May 07, 2024
SBC Summit North America & Canadian Gaming Summit highlight spring gambling conferences season
May 02, 2024
Canadian Lottery Coalition executive on the role of crown corps in sports betting and gaming
Apr 30, 2024
iGaming payments products continue to innovate
Apr 25, 2024
Jontay Porter's NBA Ban: Valuable Lessons Learned
Apr 23, 2024
Catching up with Canadian Gaming Association head honcho Paul Burns
Apr 18, 2024
Navigating the shifting responsible gaming landscape
Apr 17, 2024
How Basketball Forever captivates the attention of hoops fans around the world
Apr 10, 2024
PointsBet Canada CEO weighs in on state of sports betting and igaming biz, and what’s next
Apr 09, 2024
Ontario’s robust gambling biz turns 2 amidst sports betting (and other) controversies
Apr 03, 2024
Betty founder Justin Park on the journey to Ontario’s #1 igaming casino
Apr 01, 2024
Sports Interaction, Homestand Sports content and brand gurus discuss the integration of sports media and sports wagering
Mar 28, 2024
Recommendations on the fight vs. match fixing in Canada
Mar 26, 2024
On Shohei Ohtani, March Madness, Connor McDavid and the second anniversary of Ontario’s gambling industry
Mar 23, 2024
Sportradar on match-fixing and AI
Mar 11, 2024
SharpRank’s evolving journey through the North American sports betting business
Mar 07, 2024
It's Alberta's turn to open
Mar 05, 2024
Gaming inside the Ontario Court of Justice
Feb 27, 2024
The search for responsible gaming continues in Ontario
Feb 20, 2024
The 411 on Alberta's regulated gambling regime, ICE was nice, and setting up Super Bowl LVIII
Feb 11, 2024
CBC Marketplace episode faces flak from gambling industry experts
Feb 11, 2024
The business of betting and gaming enters February with a bang
Feb 05, 2024
iGaming Ontario’s chief of staff delivers good news while Barstool Sports and Action Network CEOs exit
Jan 22, 2024
Free-to-play’s place in the gambling industry, and Keith Pelley is MLSE's new head honcho
Jan 15, 2024
Thoughts and forecasts for the Canadian sports betting and gaming landscape in 2024
Jan 08, 2024
Being more responsible about betting: Navigating the RG landscape in North America
Dec 16, 2023
Canadian Gaming Association leader takes umbrage with concerns by Ontario’s interim Auditor General
Dec 11, 2023
Legalized betting roots out integrity and criminality issues: U.S. Integrity chief
Dec 04, 2023
Gaming industry insider deems proposed national sports betting advertising framework a non-starter
Nov 26, 2023
ESPN Bets Takes Flight with a Bang
Nov 20, 2023
The AGCO opens a dialogue on the forthcoming athlete and celebrity advertising ban
Nov 13, 2023
Shane Pinto's NHL suspension reflects urgency for sports betting education
Nov 06, 2023
The art of AI in the gaming space, and PointsBet Canada pursues profitability
Oct 30, 2023
Sports Interaction debuts live watch and bet broadcast
Oct 26, 2023
Dave Pridmore on OLG’s 2022-23 annual report and more, and drawing the curtain on G2E '23
Oct 23, 2023
What’s news this fall in the Ontario gambling biz, and a request for transparency
Oct 09, 2023
Tales of G2E ’23 and the SBC’s The Ontario Frontier documentary
Oct 06, 2023
Conor Murray on latest FanDuel/TSN collaboration, and Nic Sulsky tees up PointsBet Invitational
Sep 26, 2023
(When) will PWHL have a betting partner, and what's the fallout from BioSteel's financial follies?
Sep 24, 2023
Canadian Gaming Association head looks forward, and GeoComply looks into NFL Week 1
Sep 14, 2023
Ontario operators seeking clarity from AGCO on new standards
Sep 08, 2023
Ontario operators can now move ahead with release of AGCO rule changes
Aug 30, 2023
Behind the Bets: Harley Redlick's insider perspectives
Aug 23, 2023
Ontario gambling industry trio set the table for a busy fall
Aug 18, 2023
Ex-DraftKings and PokerStars exec weighs in on Penn-ESPN deal, the dilio in Ontario, and more
Aug 09, 2023
Of daily fantasy sports, sports betting and the growth of women in gaming
Aug 03, 2023
Conversations with head honchos of Rivalry and SIGA
Jul 27, 2023
iGaming Ontario dishes on new report, and FanDuel Canada tees up FIFA Women’s World Cup
Jul 19, 2023
A chin wag with Responsible Gambling Council and Play Anywhere leaders
Jul 12, 2023
The CFL’s deal with FanDuel is just the first act, and an update on the Quebec gaming coalition
Jul 05, 2023
No summer break for the Canadian gambling industry
Jun 28, 2023
Senators introduce S-269, the sports betting ads bill
Jun 23, 2023
The 2023 Canadian Gaming Summit wraps with a lively roundtable
Jun 16, 2023
Setting the table for the Canadian Gaming Summit
Jun 09, 2023
What's Next for iGaming in Canada? presented by GBG
Jun 07, 2023
Manipulation of sports competitions symposium highlights need for more education
Jun 04, 2023
NHL broadcasts under fire for mixing pucks with sportsbook ad bucks
Jun 02, 2023
Richard McLaren on match-fixing and gambling in sport
May 26, 2023
What the PointsBet-Fanatics deal could mean in Ontario, and more on AGCO’s plans to change the rules of (audience) engagement around ads
May 19, 2023
Capturing the buzz at SBC Summit North America
May 12, 2023
AGCO extends submission deadline as CGA CEO advocates for collaborative approach
May 05, 2023
Nuvei primed for the Ryan Reynolds bump, and a discussion on Rivalry’s latest collaboration with Pinnacle
Apr 28, 2023
NHL, NBA among pro sports leagues joining responsible sports betting advertising coalition in the U.S.
Apr 21, 2023
Insiders react to AGCO’s proposed ban on athlete and celebrity endorsements
Apr 14, 2023
Examining year 1 of sports betting and igaming in Ontario, and what comes next?
Apr 09, 2023
Ontario pops the cork on the 1st anniversary of regulated sports betting and igaming
Apr 02, 2023
iGaming, the new American dream
Mar 25, 2023
Coolbet to exit Ontario sports betting and igaming market, and AGCO chief Tom Mungham is retiring
Mar 18, 2023
Pierre Lindh previews a sold out iGaming NEXT NYC23 as our show went live from Berlin, Vancouver, New York and Toronto
Mar 05, 2023
A 24-month journey for Gaming News Canada, and are video gaming machines coming to the home of Les Canadiens?
Feb 25, 2023
Rogers Sportsnet to phase out SNBets and ‘twas a busy week for Canadian companies NorthStar Bets and GeoComply
Feb 17, 2023
theScore Bet’s Aubrey Levy talks Super Bowl plus the operator’s Ontario results, and the Responsible Gambling Council on its SB LVII survey
Feb 11, 2023
Leaders from Canadian Gaming Association, Kindred Group, PointsBet Canada and Betano discuss MP Kevin Waugh's comments, Paysafe survey and ICE London
Feb 05, 2023
PointsBet, Betano and industry insiders share perspective, ponderance, and positive thoughts from iGaming Ontario’s latest market report
Jan 27, 2023
Benjie Cherniak and SBC's Sue Schneider on the state of Canada’s young(ish) sports betting business
Jan 21, 2023
The quest for diversity and inclusiveness continues in the gambling industry
Jan 13, 2023
BET99, Betano and Unibet bosses weigh in on sports betting content
Jan 08, 2023
13. The year that’s been in the Canadian gambling industry, and James Sharman on Messi, Mbappe, and France-Argentina
Dec 18, 2022
12. Of women’s sports, women in sport, and who belongs in Cooperstown
Dec 11, 2022
11. PointsBet Canada welcomes Gaming News Canada to their new Toronto digs
Dec 05, 2022
10. Betano gets a FIFA World Cup view through Room 4-4-2, and some thoughts on the New York Times series
Nov 27, 2022
9. Steven Salz’s take on Rivalry’s rise, and GeoComply (geo)locates in Toronto
Nov 14, 2022
8. OLG announces sports betting's arrival at Ontario casinos, CGA head Paul Burns weighs in
Nov 06, 2022
7. Twitter's Conor Clarence on trending Canadian sports, Room 4-4-2 on Game+ TV, and an audit of Sportsnet's HNIC
Oct 30, 2022
6. Playmaker Capital's Jordan Gnat on a matter of M&A, a recap of G2E and iGO’s quarterly report, and going to (the Ontario) market
Oct 24, 2022
5. Presenting the 411 on the G2E with Responsible Gambling Council CEO Shelley White and Jessica Welman from SBC
Oct 10, 2022
4. A new role, what’s new and a James Sharman Room 4-4-2 rendezvous
Oct 03, 2022
3. Following the fantasy sports dilemma in Ontario with Roto Wire founder Peter Schoenke
Sep 26, 2022
2. Another AGCO licence, a new curling competition, and paying tribute to the Fed Express.
Sep 18, 2022
1. Ontario market open: looking back and looking forward
Sep 13, 2022
Welcome to the Gaming News Canada Show
Sep 12, 2022
theScore Bet and PointsBet Canada take a deep dive into the launch of Ontario’s online sports betting market
May 25, 2022