Weekly Canadian Sports Betting Recap
Titanic Pursuit: Bills Aiming for Division Crowns, GeoComply Renews CEO Post
Laces 'em up, folks! Welcome to our Canadian sports betting roundup, where we'll be bringing you the hottest headlines and Game of the Week!
Top Canadian Sports Stories
- Esports Wagering Platform Launch by Fandom Sports
Step into the realm of virtual sports with Fandom Sports' new peer-to-peer esports wagering platform.
- Toronto Raptors and the San Antonio Spurs Showdown
The Raptors are on a two-point streak, but can they keep it going against the San Antonio Spurs? Find out in this thrilling matchup!
- NHL's Penguins Scores Big as the New Year Begins
The Penguins are on a roll, and they're not stopping anytime soon. Witness their dominance as they charge into the New Year.
- Ontario Casinos Close Due to Rising COVID Numbers
Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic still has a grip on Ontario, prompting the closure of its casinos.
The Game of the Week
New York Jets @ Buffalo Bills (-15.5, O/U 40.5 - PROLINE +) - Sunday, Jan. 9
It's the rematch Buffalo Bills (10-6) fans have been waiting for! As the regular season comes to a close, the Bills are poised to clinch the AFC East division for a back-to-back victory. Will the Jets (4-12) manage to spoil the party? Let's find out!
The Bills dominated their previous encounter with the Jets, winning 45-17 as 13.5-point favorites. Will Buffalo repeat history as heavy 15.5-point favorites this time around? Only time will tell!
Other News and Tidbits
- Anna Sainsbury Returns as CEO at GeoComply
Anna Sainsbury returns to her role as CEO at GeoComply, bringing her expertise in fraud prevention and cybersecurity to the table once again.
- OLG's PROLINE + Platform Issues
One PROLINE + bettor reported technical difficulties and limit issues while wagering on the platform. The OLG acknowledged the occasional backlog, but assures no issues with the OLG.ca bank withdrawal process.
- Rivalry Corporation Licence Application Confirmed
Rivalry Corporation, an internationally regulated sports betting and media company, has submitted an application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to operate in the province.
Have a fantastic weekend of sports, everyone! Remember to bet responsibly and enjoy the games!
### Enrichment Data:Official regulatory bodies in Ontario include the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). The AGCO is responsible for issuing licenses to sports betting operators, while the OLG operates regulated online gambling platforms like PROLINE +.
The Ontario sports betting market generates substantial revenue, with the regulated online gambling market reaching CA$3.2 billion in gross gaming revenue during the 2024-25 financial year and experiencing a 32% increase from the previous year. Sports betting operators in Ontario collectively generated approximately $724 million from an $11.4 billion handle during the latest fiscal year.
Some operators currently active in Ontario's sports betting market include DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, theScore Bet, Caesars, PointsBet, and BetRivers. These companies, along with Rivalry Corporation, continue to expand their presence in the Canadian market.
- Fandom Sports enters the virtual sports arena with a new peer-to-peer esports wagering platform, bringing sports betting to a digital realm.
- The Toronto Raptors and San Antonio Spurs face off in an anticipated matchup, with the Raptors aiming to maintain their two-point streak.
- The NHL's Penguins continue to dominate, winning games as they head into the New Year.
- The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the closure of casinos across Ontario.
- The New York Jets will face a tough challenge against the Buffalo Bills in the Game of the Week, with the Bills aiming to secure back-to-back AFC East division victories.
- Anna Sainsbury returns as CEO at GeoComply, bringing her expertise in fraud prevention and cybersecurity to her role.
- One PROLINE + bettor reported technical difficulties while wagering on the platform, but the OLG assures no issues with OLG.ca bank withdrawals.
- Rivalry Corporation, an international sports betting and media company, has submitted an application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to operate in the province. The Ontario sports betting market is seeing significant growth, with companies like DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM also active in the market.
