- FansUnite Entertainment, the Vancouver-based gaming technology company, announced this week that Darius Eghdami is stepping down from his roles as president and director although he will remain with the business as an advisor. Eghdami has been with FansUnite since its beginning and led the company to its public listing in 2020.
- Enhanced player support and the promotion of positive play behaviors on digital gaming platforms are among the priorities in the new three-year strategic responsible-gambling plan for the Ontario Lottery Corporation.
- Gaming attorney Jack Tadman delivered four takeaways from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario’s order to regulated online sportsbooks for a ban on UFC wagering while the organization is investigated for suspicious betting activity and integrity concerns.
- High-end fashion brands Harry Rosen and Nobis collaborated on a “Pros vs. Joes”-style esports event putting together four Toronto Ultra gamers with three fans for a double-elimination tournament.
- The Cost of Living with Paul Haavardsrud radio show on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) delved into the cornucopia of online sports betting advertising and the angst it’s causing with sports fans and provincial lottery corporations.
The latest edition of the Gaming News Canada newsletter digs into the opportunities for legally operating sportsbooks and the provincial lottery corporations to invest some of their marketing dollars in women’s sports. In The Company Line, an esports company founded by a former Canadian Football League player is profiled.
