Canadian iGaming News

What is changing in Canadian online gambling, province by province. We follow the regulators in Ontario and Alberta, the provincial lottery corporations and the courts, and explain what each change means for players. We update a story if the facts change.

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9 September 2026

Quebec Court of Appeal: Kahnawake’s licensing decisions can be reviewed by Quebec courts

The Quebec Court of Appeal upheld a 2024 ruling that Quebec courts may review Kahnawake Gaming Commission decisions in the Magic Palace case.

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2 September 2026

British Columbia’s gambling oversight in 2026: the Independent Gambling Control Office replaces GPEB

On 13 April 2026 the Independent Gambling Control Office replaced GPEB as BC's gambling regulator under the new Gaming Control Act; PlayNow continues unchanged.