Which private sportsbooks will officially launch this Monday as the competitive sports betting and iGaming landscapes are set to open, and which companies might take a more gradual approach to their launch?Ontario sports betting The specifics can vary depending on who you consult. For several months, Monday has been pinned as the kickoff date for Ontario's regulated sports betting and iGaming industries.
Patrick Eichner, a representative for the organization, informed deereplanet.com that they are prepared to go live on Monday, accepting wagers on prominent events such as the NCAA National Championship basketball game scheduled for that evening, the Blue Jays' home game against the Texas Rangers on April 8, and the playoff runs of the Leafs and Raptors along with the World Men’s Curling Championship among others.
PointsBet Canada Eichner expressed enthusiasm about the launch, stating, \"We are thrilled to finally kick things off. Being one of the first entities authorized by the AGCO, we take pride in the initiatives we’ve implemented and our strategic planning. We are all set for the April 4 launch, and it’s an exciting time for the industry due to the plethora of sports events happening in that initial week.\"
On Thursday, FanDuel Group announced its imminent entry into the Ontario market, although the exact launch date is still being finalized. A spokesperson shared with deereplanet.com that the FanDuel sportsbook and casino applications should be operational in April.
FanDuel Timing Uncertain
According to the AGCO website, the gaming company has successfully completed its registration with the AGCO. Those operators who pass this registration must also sign an Operator Agreement with iGaming Ontario before they can commence operations legally within the province.FanDuel Ontario’s iGaming Ontario was created by the provincial government in 2021 to oversee and manage online gaming activities offered through private operators.
As of April 1, the AGCO website lists the internet gaming operators cleared to launch in Ontario no sooner than April 4:
Surprisingly, DraftKings is absent from the updated list; however, it has previously indicated plans to enter the Ontario market.
Which Operators Have Approval?
The launch of sports betting and iGaming products is confirmed for Monday.
- Caesars
- LottoGo
- BetMGM Ontario
- Coolbet
- FanDuel Ontario
- Fitzdares
- Bet365
- LeoVegas
- WSOP
- Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp.
- PointsBet Ontario
- Rivalry
- Royal Panda
- BetRivers
- theScore Bet
- Casigo
- Casimba
- Dream Vegas
- FireVegas
- Gate 777
- Hello Casino
- Jackpot Village
- Playzee
- Unibet Ontario
- 888
Amanda Brewer, the country manager for Kindred Group in Canada, commented, \"Nonetheless, the timing is not fully guaranteed. It will be a gradual rollout as we aim to establish a lasting and sustainable relationship with our Ontario customers. Updates will be provided as they become available.\"
Unibet to Soft Launch
Kindred Group, with its flagship brandUnibet Ontario Their platform will enable single-game sports betting starting on Monday. A representative mentioned that the company will utilize social media to communicate all official timings.
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