Canada

Canadian Live Streamers Impact on Gaming Market

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4 years ago

September 28, 2022

Revenue for the video game market in Canada is expected to reach US$3.27 billion in 2022
Video game industry is expected to grow to a projected market volume of US$4.93 billion by 2027
Top 3 Canadian Twitch streamers have a collective estimated net worth of US$20 million
New data presented around live game streaming by PartyCasino, in Twitch Global Leaderboard

In 2022, Statista reported that the revenue for the video game market in Canada is expected to reach US$3.27 billion, with an annual growth rate (CAGR 2022-2027) of 8.57%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$4.93 billion by 2027.

Live streaming of games has disrupted the video game market and created a new scene for gamers and how video games are consumed through platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook.

Twitch is currently the world’s biggest live streaming platform for video game enthusiasts that stream, watch and interact in live game broadcasts. The platform currently has over 140 million active users.

PartyCasino Canada has compiled a top 25 list of the biggest accounts on Twitch, based on number of followers, viewers, and estimated earnings.

Unique insights reveal that Canadian streamers such as xQc, Shroud, and Pokimane, are within the top 10 English speaking gamers that can be found on Twitch. Collectively they have over 30 million subscribers.

The list also reveals in numbers, the impact they have on the live streaming market:

xQc makes an estimated US$323,077 per month from Twitch revenue alone and has a following of over 11 million subscribers.
Shroud, another popular Canadian gamer with over 10 million followers, makes an estimated US$50,000.
Pokimane earns an estimated US$36,315 and has a following of over 9 million users.
The top 3 Canadian streamers have a collective estimated net worth of roughly US$20 million.

The US and Canada alone account for 93 million viewers, of which, 10.5 million unique viewers are from Canada.

Alberta

Play’n GO goes live in Alberta iGaming with 10+ operators

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4 hours ago

July 16, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Supplier expands to its third regulated Canadian province after Ontario and Québec, launching on Alberta’s market opening week.

Play’n GO has entered the newly regulated Alberta iGaming market, launching its casino games with more than ten licensed operators on the market’s opening week, the supplier said on 16 July 2026.

The Alberta rollout marks Play’n GO’s third regulated Canadian province, following Ontario and Québec, and extends the company’s North American regulated-market footprint.

According to the company, its content was made available in Alberta for the first time on launch day via a network of licensed operators.

Esteban Perez, New Market Entry Lead at Play’n GO said: “Entering Alberta with more than 10 operators on day one of regulation is a significant milestone for Play’n GO and a testament to the strength of our regulated market strategy. Canada continues to be a key focus for us, and expanding into our third province reflects both the demand for our content and the strength of our partnerships with licensed operators.

“We are proud to support Alberta’s regulated market with a portfolio that prioritises entertainment, compliance and long-term sustainability.”

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Alberta

Play’n GO strengthens Canadian footprint with Alberta iGaming market entry

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4 hours ago

July 16, 2026

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The Swedish gaming giant confirms its entry into its third regulated Canadian Province with its industry leading portfolio of games now available in Alberta for the first time

Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, today announced its successful entry into the newly regulated Alberta iGaming market, with a wide range of its premium content going live with more than ten licensed operators on market launch day this week.

The milestone further reinforces Play’n GO’s commitment to regulated market expansion across North America and marks the company’s third Canadian province, following established operations in Ontario and Québec.

Play’n GO’s launch in Alberta ensures players have immediate access to a portfolio of world-class titles from day one of the market’s regulated opening. By partnering with a broad network of licensed operators at launch, the company has solidified its position as a trusted supplier in newly regulated jurisdictions.

The Alberta rollout builds on Play’n GO’s strong track record of working alongside regulators and operators to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality entertainment to players, while supporting sustainable market growth.

“We are proud to support Alberta’s regulated market with a portfolio that prioritises entertainment, compliance and long-term sustainability.”

To find out more about Play’n GO, please visit playngo.com

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Alberta

Peter & Sons launches full game portfolio in Alberta

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14 hours ago

July 16, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Peter & Sons has launched in Alberta with its full game portfolio, extending the Barcelona-based iGaming studio’s North American expansion.

The company said the Alberta rollout brings its complete catalogue to a market it described as “one of Canada’s most closely watched,” as the province continues to develop its regulated online gaming framework.

Peter & Sons said Alberta players will have access to titles including Barbarossa: Dragon Empire, The Soapranos and Greedy Alice.

Lauryn Duncan, Head of Sales at Peter & Sons, said: “Alberta is an exciting new market for Peter & Sons and an important step in our North American growth. Launching with our full portfolio gives us the chance to introduce the complete Peter & Sons experience from day one, from the art and characters to the mechanics and worlds that define our games. It is a market with strong potential, and we are proud to bring our games to players there.”

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