On Friday morning, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) revealed that they are reinstating UFC betting options on PlayAlberta.ca. This decision comes after the UFC suspended James Krause, the coach involved in an ongoing investigation regarding betting integrity.
In an official statement released this morning, AGLC remarked: \"Following the UFC's recent announcement that states Krause, his management, and fighters are barred from participating in any UFC events while the Nevada State Athletic Commission conducts its inquiry, AGLC is reinstating UFC betting markets on PlayAlberta.ca.\"
The AGLC emphasized their commitment to ensuring consumer safety in Alberta. They vowed to keep a close watch on the developments in this area, guaranteeing that players enjoy safe and secure gaming experiences on Play Alberta.
The next move lies with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, especially after their December 1 announcement banning all registered operators in the province from permitting or accepting UFC wagers.Ontario sportsbooks As it stands, they appear hesitant to lift this current ban.
"The AGCO has taken note of the UFC's recent statement and appreciates their focus on maintaining integrity,\" stated a spokesperson from AGCO in a conversation with Ontario Bets. “Our priority is to protect the betting public by implementing necessary measures against the risks of insider betting and ensuring the integrity of wagering. We acknowledge the recent actions taken and are committed to collaborating with Ontario's gaming sector, the UFC, the OLG, and iGaming Ontario to establish a robust framework for betting integrity, particularly concerning wagers made by UFC insiders.”
Interestingly, amidst all of the buzz surrounding this issue, the UFC has yet to generate significant betting enthusiasm.
Before the ban, one well-known sportsbook had ranked UFC eighth in terms of total wagers, trailing other sports such as basketball, football, soccer, hockey, tennis, baseball, and cricket in that order.Ontario betting apps UFC 282 is set to take place tomorrow in Las Vegas, featuring an exciting title fight between light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz and challenger Magomed Ankalaev.
According to OLG, one Proline customer placed a $20,000 bet on the total points over 229.5 in the Chicago-Golden State game just a few days ago, with a potential payout of $35,000.
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In another instance, a $2,000 bet on a four-leg NBA parlay involving New Orleans, Phoenix, Boston, and the L.A. Lakers rewarded a customer with $15,872. Additionally, a $20 wager on an eight-leg NFL parlay netted a Proline customer $3,883.
One lucky bettor transformed a $5 wager into a staggering $9,187 payout from a parlay involving the first field goals made by Kawhi Leonard, Fred VanVleet, Kevin Durant, and Trae Young.
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There are currently 35 licensed entities in Ontario that have operational agreements with iGaming Ontario, providing casino applications and sports betting platforms.
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