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Threat of crackdown looms over online gambling industry in Canada

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The Canadian government’s friendly attitude towards online gambling is fading fast.

A new bill titled “Quebec’s Bill 74,” which is awaiting a court decision, could prevent foreign online gambling operators from taking too much of the revenue generated by the Canadian online gambling industry.

Canada’s existing online gambling laws allow for betting on an online gambling site, provided the operator does not have any offline gambling establishments in Canada. This is a big hit for the provincial casinos that operate their own websites like Espacejeux and PlayNow.com. Legislators are also concerned that a significant number of Canadians are playing an offshore websites and all that revenue is not being taxed.

Estimates show that the Canadian online gambling industry generated CAD$17.3 billion for 2017.

Bill 74 which was passed by the Quebec legislature in 2016 looks to address all of these issues. The bill also looks to get local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block foreign online casino sites and prevent gaming revenue from going out of the country. Quebec already blocked access to illegal poker sites in 2015 due to revenues being eaten up.

Loto-Quebec Pushing Hard For Bill To Take Effect

The bill has not gained as much momentum as Loto-Quebec would have expected but things are changing quickly. Loto-Quebec which operates EspaceJeux.com is the gambling body in Quebec that passes on all of the profits from EspaceJeux.com to the government. The operator has pointed out in the past that their profits have dropped while profits for foreign operators have increased. Loto-Quebec was willing to allow foreign operators to offer services in Quebec provided they were willing to share a percentage of their profits with them.

Loto-Quebec has a list of 2000 gambling websites that they have handed over to ISPs so that they could be blocked. However, several ISPs did not want the burden of handling the job. So they, along with civil rights activists who did not like the idea of the government handing down restrictions, formally filed a complaint against it. The court case has been delayed until March 2018 and is still awaiting resolution. Many legal scholars believe though that the case will end up going all the way to Canada’s Supreme Court.

If the court does agree in favour of Bill74, it would set a precedent that Canadian provincial governments would be able to restrict Internet access – and may lead to other provinces following Quebec’s lead.

Source: top10pokersites.net

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Esports World Cup: Level Up Now Streaming on Prime Video YouTube Channel

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Season 2 of the Series in Development for 2026 

Esports World Cup: Level Up, the five-part docuseries from Emmy-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler (Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry, Elton John: Never Too Late, Martha), is now streaming for free on Prime Video’s official YouTube channel.

The Level Up series, produced by This Machine (part of Sony Pictures Television) in partnership with the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF), offers an unprecedented look behind the scenes of the world’s largest esports and gaming festival, redefining what it means to be a champion in the digital age. A second season is now confirmed, continuing the story of the EWC and the next generation of Clubs and players shaping the future of global esports.

In the first season, Level Up captures human stories of the competition. From Oakland’s Soka of Team Falcons, a swaggering extrovert who defies gamer stereotypes while carrying the weight of a tough past, to FAKER of T1, a South Korean icon battling the loneliness of his own legend, each player’s journey reveals the person behind the avatar.

In the Philippines, 19-year-old Sanford of Team Liquid fights for his family after tragedy strikes, while Drazah of Atlanta FaZe traces his rise from a small shed in Alaska to the global stage. Indonesian sisters Chel and Cinny of Team Vitality lead a dominant women’s team even as personal loss tests their resolve.

Beyond the players, Yevhen Zolotarov of NAVI competes to support a war-torn Ukraine, and Mossad Aldossary, the 24-year-old CEO of Team Falcons, shoulders the hopes of a nation as he strives to keep the championship at home in Riyadh.

Together, their stories reveal what truly drives esports’ greatest figures, not just victory, but purpose, pride, and resilience.

Stay tuned for more information about Season 2 of Esports World Cup: Level Up.

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Innovecs Games Hosts Expert-Led Webinar: “From Crisis to Clarity — A New Blueprint for AAA Game Development”

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Innovecs Games, a leading game development studio under the Innovecs brand, announces its upcoming live webinar: From Crisis to Clarity: A New Blueprint for AAA Game Development!

Following two years of widespread studio closures and layoffs, the webinar will focus on how forward-thinking teams are reimagining workflows and talent structures to sustain creativity, efficiency, and innovation.

Confirmed speakers include:

  • Nader Alikhani, VP of Games at Innovecs
  • Chris Rowe, Business Development Director at Innovecs Games
  • Amir Satvat, Founder of Amir Satvat’s Games Community
  • Sam Carlisle, Co-Founder of XDS Spark

“These conversations are crucial as we collectively reimagine how the AAA ecosystem can thrive,” said Nader Alikhani, VP of Games at Innovecs. “Our goal is to share not just insights — but real frameworks for sustainable growth and creative resilience.”

The event will take place on November 19, 2025, at 9:30 AM PDT / 6:30 PM CET, and will include a live Q&A session. Participation is free and open to all professionals in game development and production.

Register here: innovecsgames.com/online-webinar-future-of-aaa-development/

 

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Softquo Holding to showcase integrated content strategy for Caribbean market at GAT Expo Santo Domingo

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Softquo Holding, the international technology group driving innovation across the global igaming sector, announced its participation at GAT Expo Santo Domingo 2025 (12th–13th November). The group will present the unified strength of its ecosystem, featuring industry leaders GoldenRace and Spinmatic, at Stand B3, highlighting a complete content and technology strategy for the burgeoning Dominican and Caribbean markets.

Softquo Holding’s focused presence in Santo Domingo acknowledges the region’s rapidly ascending market status. The Dominican Republic is emerging as a crucial igaming hub, bolstered by the imminent regulation of online gaming and a strong commitment to transparency and prevention of money laundering. GAT Expo Santo Domingo represents the essential meeting point for operators seeking secure, scalable and high-performance solutions in this high-potential region.

At Stand B3, Softquo Holding is dedicated to demonstrating how the combined expertise of its brands delivers holistic, integrated solutions for every betting and content vertical:

  • GoldenRace: Highlighting the global market’s leading Virtual Sports, including the high-revenue Multiplier feature on horse and dog races and the dedicated LatAm solution, Baseball2Win, designed for unparalleled player engagement.
  • Spinmatic: Showcasing a premium portfolio of slots and casino games, engineered for immersive gameplay and deep resonance with Caribbean and global audiences, driving increased Lifetime Value.
  • Novusbet: Available for strategic discussions regarding its next-generation sportsbook and omnichannel platform technology, essential for rapid customisation and market entry.

Meet the Softquo Holding team at Stand B3 on 12th and 13th November to discuss how this unified content, platform and technology approach can immediately elevate your strategic growth in the Caribbean and LatAm markets.

 

 

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