5 Key Casinos, Gambling & Lotteries Stories for Industry Leaders
Stay informed with the latest news on casinos, gambling, and lotteries in Canada. According to Press Monitor's media monitoring of Canadian publications, here are five key stories shaping the industry.
1. [6.2026-08-28.62] Canada’s Legalization of Single-event Sports Gambling
Why it matters: Five years after the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, single-event betting is now widespread, but problem gambling has increased.
Key detail: Ontario opened its market to private operators in 2022, and provincial online gambling organizations now offer single-match betting.
Source: The Globe and Mail, by Dexter McMillan.
Next step: Monitor provincial regulatory updates and responsible gambling initiatives.
2. [6.2026-08-28.61] Canadian Regulators Decline Oversight on Sports, Entertainment Contracts
Why it matters: The Canadian Securities Administrators and CIRO clarified that securities laws do not apply to sports and entertainment bets on prediction markets.
Key detail: Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis supports this direction, leaving prediction markets unregulated under securities law.
Source: The Globe and Mail.
Next step: Assess the impact on prediction market operators and investors.
3. [22.2026-08-28.54] Gambling Revenues in Canada
Why it matters: Provinces raised about $8 billion from gambling in the past year, funding health and community programs.
Key detail: Gambling taxation varies globally; Canada does not tax gamblers' winnings, unlike the U.S.
Source: National Post.
Next step: Compare provincial allocations and tax policy implications.
4. [22.2026-08-28.55] Ontario Gambling Tax
Why it matters: High taxes on gambling may drive operators abroad, eroding the tax base, warns Jack M. Mintz.
Key detail: The article highlights the risk of losing tax revenue as gambling moves offshore.
Source: National Post, by Jack M. Mintz.
Next step: Evaluate tax competitiveness and regulatory reforms.
5. [22.2026-08-28.52] HST and Gambling Taxes Threaten Canadian Tax Base
Why it matters: Combining HST with high gambling taxes could push the tax base abroad, according to Jack M. Mintz.
Key detail: The article warns of a future where Canadian governments lose significant revenue.
Source: National Post, by Jack M. Mintz.
Next step: Consider fiscal policy adjustments to retain gambling activity.
Press Monitor provides media intelligence for the gaming industry, tracking print media from coast to coast. What is your take on these developments? Let us know in the comments.
