Gambling Weekly News Summary in Canada – 2025/07/12
TAPPP Announces Partnership with BetMGM for Ontario Gift Card Launch
Interactive payment solutions provider TAPPP has revealed that it has partnered with online casino operator BetMGM to launch gift cards for sale in retail stores in Ontario.
Through the collaboration, BetMGM has become the first online casino operator to distribute gaming gift cards in Canada.
“We are constantly seeking new ways to increase the accessibility of our clients’ gift card products,” said Sandy Agarwal, Founder & CEO at TAPPP. “Securing the distribution of BetMGM gift cards in Ontario is another exciting first for us as it opens up an entirely new country for BetMGM and its retail customers.”
BetMGM’s gift card program, which first launched in the United States in 2021, allows players to purchase funds for both their online casino and sports betting accounts on BetMGM’s platform. “Ontario has proved to be a robust market for sports betting and iGaming with BetMGM as one of the top-tier operators. We are proud to be the first to debut sportsbook-branded gift cards and offer players another convenient way to fund their accounts,” added Matt Prevost, CRO at BetMGM.
Greentube Goes Live in Ontario with bet365 Partnership
Online slot developer Greentube has announced that it has partnered with online operator bet365 to launch its portfolio of games in Ontario.
As part of the collaboration, popular Greentube titles including Piggy Prizes, Thunder Cash, and the Diamond Cash series will be available to Ontario players on the bet365 platform.
“We are excited to announce further expansion in Ontario, an important market for Greentube, through our strategic partnership with bet365. Canada has consistently ranked among our top three growth markets over the past two years, and this collaboration marks a significant milestone in strengthening our presence in the region. We look forward to deepening our relationship with bet365 as we continue to grow together,” said David Bolas, Commercial Director at Greentube.
The partnership follows recent Greentube launches in Delaware and Pennsylvania with US operators Rush Street Interactive and Caesars Entertainment, as Greentube looks to expand its North American presence.
Ontario Regulator Grants Mixi Approval Amid PointsBet Takeover Bid
In a statement released by Australian sportsbook PointsBet, Japanese entertainment group Mixi has secured regulatory approval from Ontario’s gaming regulator, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)
As part of the approval, AGCO states that it sees no concern with Mixi’s proposed acquisition of PointsBet. At the same time, Mixi also secured written approval from iGaming Ontario (iGO).
PointsBet currently offers its sports betting platform to players in Ontario and Australia. To operate in Ontario, operators must be granted a license from AGCO and hold an operating agreement with iGO.
Mixi also entered a Bid Implementation Deed (BID) with PointsBet on 16 June. One key requirement of this agreement was for Mixi to gain the necessary regulatory approvals from Ontario’s regulators.
According to PointsBet, Mixi’s offer now awaits approval from the other conditions specified in the BID. This includes meeting the 50.1% minimum acceptance condition and gaining approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board.
Ziv (Steve) Chen
CEO at Major League Content
Ziv has been working in the iGaming industry for more than two decades, serving in senior roles in software developers like Playtech and Microgaming. He then followed his lifelong passion of writing and became a fulltime journalist, covering casinos, sports betting, legislation and other gambling topics and news with a specialty in North America.
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