Canada
Safety and fairness in live casinos
Online gambling has been increasingly growing on the last decade. Online casinos have developed from a relatively small business with many legal issues, to a completely legal industry that is experimenting a global exponential growth.
Nowadays, there are so many gambling websites, platforms and applications available that it can be hard to decide which is the best option for you.
In this article, we will review the live casino, a new way of gambling that is gaining popularity and helping to the economic grow across the globe.
Live casino explained
There are many ways to gamble online. You can access an online casino and choose to play just by yourself with a computer operated dealer or you can opt for a live casino, in which the land-based casino is emulated through technology.
Unlike online casinos, live casinos have real operators and real players with which you share your gambling, which makes this type of gambling the most similar to land-based gambling.
Live casinos let gamblers to interact with human dealers providing a completely different experience than online casinos.
On the one hand, you need to be connected at a specific hour time to access a live casino game and you will be sharing the game with many other gamblers from all around the world. These characteristics create a special exciting atmosphere that is sometimes lacking in online casino games.
On the other hand, most of fairness issues are solved by live casino. Many gamblers are actually reluctant to online casinos because they think randomness and fairness is nor respected by computer-based games. This problem is solved by gambling at a live casino website or platform in which a real and professional croupier is involved. The game is broadcasted through a professional studio equipped with several cameras to allow various viewing positions.
While the game is being broadcasted, gamblers from all over the world can interact through chat boxes in order to place their bets.
Are live casinos expensive?
One of the most discussed topics about live casinos is related to their cost. Many gamblers state that live casinos are more expensive than online casinos.
Truth is that providing a live casino service implies much more expenses than an online casino. Live casino operators need to invest in a professional studio, with high-definition cameras and many workers, such as camera and sound operators, a professional croupier, a pit boss, a manager, among other people. Also, a live casino needs a proper broadcasting and gambling application that also costs money.
For al that reasons, setting a live casino is much more expensive than setting an online gambling website or application. That is they reason why there are just a live casino games available. In most cases, you will find live roulette, live poker, live blackjack and live baccarat.
Even though it is expensive, most online casinos have included live games to satisfy their customer preferences, since more and more people are willing to get a live gambling experience.
Advantages of playing in live casino
There are many advantages of gambling in live casino games. Even though there are not many games available, if you are an old-school gambler, you will surely prefer them to online games.
Interaction is definitely one of the most important benefits. Through a live casino session, you can talk with the dealer, as well other players. Thus, if you enjoy conversating while playing you will surely have a great time at a live casino session.
Another advantage is related with trust. Instead of looking at a machine operating a roulette without completely understanding how it is programmed to be fair and random, you will get a real spinning ball and be able to watch it falling into a number, which ends all doubts about whether the casino is fair and random.
Last but not least, you can access a real casino experience without leaving your house. Land-based casinos are great fun. Through a live casino you can completely simulate that experience from the comfort of your home, without needing to respect a dress code or travelling to a different location. Also, you won’t need to check the opening hours, since live casinos are available almost at any time of the day.
Canada
ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario
ComeOn Group announced a significant milestone in its sportsbook expansion journey with the addition of sportsbook to their offering in Ontario following the successful acquisition of the required permits. This addition represents a strategic advancement in the Groups sportsbook growth trajectory where they are set to double its sportsbook business in the coming years.
ComeOn Group is one of 51 active operators in Ontario. The Ontario market has experienced robust growth since its launch, reaching C$6.7 billion in revenue in 2023.* By 2029, the market is forecasted to grow by a total of 29%, with 2024 expected to close with a 20% increase.
ComeOn keeps investing in its sportsbook business acceleration that is powered by its proprietary sportsbook platform and in-house risk management and trading team. As a multi product vertical operator, ComeOn is striving to give its customer base a safe and exciting entertainment destination and this approach is now expanded to their Ontario audience.
Juergen Reutter, Chief Executive Officer at ComeOn Group, said: “We are very excited about the opportunities this new milestone opens up for us. As a casino-led operator it represents a key part of our sportsbook strategy to double our business in the coming years. Like in any of our other markets, we are striving for a differentiated sportsbook entertainment experience that is powered by our in-house technology. Our goal is to deliver top-tier entertainment to our players while fostering safe and innovative gaming experiences.”
*Source – H2GC H2 Ontario Data 25.10.2024 (excl. Lottery)
Canada
INTRALOT Announces New Project with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Online Lottery Platform
INTRALOT S.A. has announced the undertaking of a new project between the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the sole lottery operator for the Government of British Columbia in Canada, and INTRALOT Inc., its US subsidiary, for the provision of an online lottery platform. The project also includes the digitalization of the existing land-based network.
The solution will be based on the Player X platform, part of the Lotos X ecosystem, and adds to the company’s overall partnership with BCLC, which has been extended until 2028.
INTRALOT is a leading player in a changing world of gaming. With significant experience in looking forward and anticipating emerging trends, the company provides future-proof solutions to regulated lottery and gaming operators around the world.
Canada
IAGR announces Toronto as host city for 2025 conference
Hot on the heels of its most attended conference in history, the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) is excited to announce that its 2025 conference will take place in Toronto, Canada, from October 20 to 23, 2025.
The event will be held in partnership with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) at the Westin Harbour Castle, offering stunning waterfront views and a premier, downtown Toronto location.
‘Fresh off the success of our Rome conference, we’re thrilled to continue the momentum with next year’s event in Toronto,’ said Ben Haden, IAGR President.
‘The IAGR 2025 conference promises to be another unparalleled opportunity for our global community to come together, collaborate and shape the future of gaming regulation. We’re looking forward to working with AGCO to bring it all together.’
AGCO CEO and Registrar Dr. Karin Schnarr, added, ‘We’re excited to welcome IAGR and its members to Toronto. This partnership provides a great opportunity to share Ontario’s innovative regulatory practices and foster meaningful discussions that drive positive change in the industry.’
Stay tuned for registration details early next year.
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