Canada
Four in 10 who bet on sports plan to place a Super Bowl wager

With Super Bowl LVI days away, a new survey from the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) shows that Ontario sports fans are gearing up to bet on the NFL’s iconic championship.
More than four-in-ten (42 per cent) of Ontario’s sports bettors plan to lay their money down on the big game. The survey also finds 38 per cent of Ontario adults believe their sports knowledge gives them an edge in predicting outcomes. This widespread belief is risky because it can lead to over confidence and motivate some to bet more than they can afford to lose.
Those who believe their knowledge gives them an advantage are predominantly between 18 and 34 (48 per cent), male (46 per cent) and Toronto based (48 per cent). This group bets more frequently.
Younger Ontarians are also significantly more susceptible to being influenced by friends and family when betting, which can increase risk. Seventy-two per cent of those 18 to 34 say they their sports bets have been impacted by others. This compares to 59 per cent among bettors 35 to 54 and 40 per cent for those over 55.
How people plan to bet
Respondents were asked how they plan to place their Super Bowl wager.
- 47 per cent will bet with friends
- 44 per cent will buy sport-based lottery tickets
- 40 per cent will bet in a pool
- 39 per cent will bet with a different sportsbook website
- 36 per cent will bet online with OLG.ca
How much Ontario Super Bowl bettors plan to wager
- 52 per cent say they will bet $50 or less
- 29 per cent say they will bet between $50 and $100
- 17 per cent say they will wager $100 or more
Managing the risks
Encouraging news emerging from this survey is that 90 per cent of this year’s Super Bowl bettors plan to employ at least one strategy to manage their gambling risk. More than half (52 per cent) say they will stay within a pre-set betting limit and four-in-ten indicate they always view sports betting as entertainment, not as a way to win money.
The Responsible Gambling Council’s take on this
“The fact that such a strong majority of sports bettors have a plan in place to protect themselves is great news,” says Shelley White, CEO, Responsible Gambling Council. “However, the risks should never be underestimated. It’s easy to get carried away by the excitement of the big game. A quarter of sports bettors reported feeling the need to bet more and more money and nearly two-in-ten have lied to people important to them about how much they gambled. The consequences of chasing losses can be financially and emotionally devastating. Knowing the risks and having a plan to protect yourself are essential to having fun and enjoying the game.
RGC tips for safe online sports betting
- Pre-set betting limits and stay within your budget
- Only gamble with money you can afford to lose – never borrow money or use money intended for necessities, like rent, the mortgage or food
- Limit your alcohol and/or cannabis intake
- Never chase losses by trying to win back what you’ve lost
- Don’t bet if you are upset or stressed
- View sports betting as entertainment, not a way to make money
- And remember there is no way to predict the outcome of the game
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Pinnacle Ontario live with CasinoEngine in North America debut

EveryMatrix has expanded its partnership with tier-1 operator Pinnacle powering its new casino in Ontario, Canada, using CasinoEngine platform technology – the first time its platform solution has gone live in North America.
The latest agreement builds on the two companies’ previous collaboration that saw EveryMatrix’s CasinoEngine productivity platform power the well-known brand’s global casino offering.
The new launch takes the relationship to North America, marking EveryMatrix’s debut CasinoEngine platform integration in that market.
BonusEngine, EveryMatrix’s cross-vertical bonusing tool will be integrated in the second phase of launch. This will equip Pinnacle Ontario with a host of bonus types as well as AI-powered bonus abuse solution Bonus Guardian.
BonusEngine is the first of multiple engagement tools from EveryMatrix’s EngageSuite that Pinnacle plans to integrate.
With this comprehensive toolkit at its disposal, and the opportunity to add even more casino products in the future, Pinnacle Ontario can tailor campaigns, segment audiences, and reward players more effectively, creating a world-class digital entertainment experience for its customers.
EveryMatrix has more than 300 global customers and holds North American licences in Ontario, New Jersey, Michigan, West Virginia, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
Stian Enger Petersen, CEO, Casino, EveryMatrix, said: “This launch marks a key milestone for EveryMatrix as we bring our market-leading CasinoEngine platform to Canada for the first time.
“We’re delighted to expand our partnership with Pinnacle and support their ambitions in Ontario with a powerful combination of platform, content, and engagement tools that are proven to drive success.”
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AGCO
Prime Skill Games Inc. Official Response to AGCO Press Release

As CEO of Prime Skill Games Inc., I feel compelled to address recent comments made by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario regarding so-called unapproved gambling machines in convenience stores across the province.
Let me be perfectly clear
Our machines are not gambling devices. They are entirely skill-based, fully compliant with the law, and built on the fundamental idea that players are in control. The outcome of every session is determined solely by the player’s ability, not by random chance.
Prime Skill Games is proud to be the only true skill game operating in Ontario today.
We categorically reject any suggestion that our products fall under the definition of unregulated gambling. Such statements are inaccurate, misleading, and fail to recognize the critical distinction between games of skill and games of chance.
We stand firmly behind the legality of our machines and the integrity of our operations. We will demonstrate this through every available means, whether through legal documentation, expert analysis, or, if necessary, before the courts. We are prepared and unafraid to defend the truth.
To our players, partners, and business community, we want to reassure you that our mission has not changed. We are committed to offering a responsible, transparent, and innovative entertainment experience. We will not be intimidated by broad and baseless accusations, and we will continue to move forward with strength and clarity.
Sincerely
Matt Zamroźniak
Chief Executive Officer
Prime Skill Games Inc.
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Canada
LuckyStart Casino Adds New Payment Method

LuckyStart Casino has announced the addition of a new payment method – Interac – available for all players in Canada, in order to make it easier for their customers to fund their account balance and cash out their winnings quickly.
The brand is aware of the popularity of this payment method amongst Canadian players, and hence, it has decided to add it and enable flexible deposit and withdrawal limits, in order to be considered as the best Interac casino in Canada, especially since the brand is also releasing Interac-exclusive bonuses and promotions.
Furthermore, LuckyStart has announced flexible limits for deposits and withdrawals, to make it easier for players to fund their account balance and cash out their winnings, offering instant approval and same-day processing, which are traits that LuckyStart believes are going to position it as the best Interac casino in Canada.
LuckyStart now supports Interac on the desktop and mobile website, offers exclusive bonuses for Interac bonuses, as well as instant withdrawals, and unrestricted access to their catalog of 5000+ real money games.
LuckyStart believes there is no better way to celebrate an accomplishment in the online gambling world than by launching new bonuses and promotions. That’s why the brand has released a new welcome bonus package for all players who deposit via Interac, as LuckyStart envisions becoming the best Interac casino in Canada.
This new welcome bonus package available for all Interact deposits rewards players with up to $4800 in free bonus money across their first 4 deposits, along with 400 Free Spins. When compared to the welcome packages offered by other Interact casinos, LuckyStart stands out with the biggest offer currently available.
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