Ontario Liberals Move to Ban iGaming Advertising Four Years After Privatization

Ontario Lawmakers Propose Sports Betting Advertising Ban

The Stop Harmful Gambling Advertising Act would make it illegal for Ontario operators to advertise sports betting and iGaming on television, social media, or paid sponsorships. Operators could lose their license and be fined up to $1 million for violating the proposed law. Bill 107 is another attempt to limit gambling advertising in Ontario in response to an increase in problem gambling assistance. TORONTO – Ontario lawmakers aim to crack down o…

Ontario Liberals Move to Ban iGaming Advertising Four Years After Privatization

An Ontario Liberal MPP introduced the Stop Harmful Gambling Advertising Act, a bill that would prohibit licensed online gambling operators and their marketing partners from advertising to Ontario residents. Ontario became the first Canadian province to introduce a privatized iGaming market in 2022, and the only one to date, with Alberta set to follow suit […]