HeyJaredThe Great Canadian Gamble
The Great Canadian Gamble offers a deep dive into the dynamic world of online gambling and betting in Canada.
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- Sep 21, 2026
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Are your casino winnings taxable? The CRA line that just got a lot harder to ignore (opens the original)
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Following a landmark June 2026 Supreme Court decision, the Canada Revenue Agency is officially targeting poker players who treat the game as their primary livelihood, turning once tax-free windfalls into taxable business income. This episode digs into the critical factors the CRA uses to distinguish a hobbyist from a professional, the legal precedents shaping this shift, and how you can protect your bankroll with proactive tax planning. 👉 Read the full supporting article with all insights here .
How Canadian iGaming affiliates are getting operators fined — and what the new CGA code changes (opens the original)
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With Ontario's iGaming wagers hitting CAD $69.6 billion, the AGCO is cracking down on affiliate marketing violations, as proven by a massive CAD $110,000 fine levied against BetMGM for non-compliant promotions. This episode digs into the strict operator liability rules under Standard 1.19, the ban on public bonus advertising, and the upcoming 2026 CGA Code so you can keep your marketing campaigns fully compliant and avoid devastating penalties. 👉 Read the full supporting article with all insight
Ontario poker liquidity at the Supreme Court: what the ruling means for every Canadian player (opens the original)
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In March 2026, Ontario's iGaming market hit a record $9.59 billion handle, but a massive 26% year-over-year surge in online casino revenue exposed a dramatic cooling in the province's sports betting sector. This episode digs into the factors behind this casino-driven dominance, the record-breaking month for online poker, and what these shifting player preferences mean for Alberta's upcoming market launch so you can stay ahead of the Canadian iGaming curve.👉 Read the full supporting article with
BetGuard is live — what it actually means for Canadian players (opens the original)
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As Ontario's iGaming handle surges past a record-breaking $9.59 billion, the province has launched BetGuard to allow players to block access to over 70 licensed brands in under 10 minutes. In this episode, we unpack how this centralized platform works, its flexible exclusion terms, and its direct integration with 24/7 support services like ConnexOntario so you can understand how the province is reshaping player safety. 👉 Read the full supporting article with all insights here .
First Nations and iGaming: Bill S-241, revenue sharing, and who really controls Canadian gambling (opens the original)
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"While Canadian provinces currently hold exclusive control over multi-billion-dollar gaming markets, the proposed Bill S-241 threatens to disrupt this monopoly by granting First Nations full regulatory sovereignty on their territories.This episode digs into the legislative mechanics of the bill, the potential creation of a national Indigenous gaming authority, and lessons from the U.S. tribal model to show you how this shift could fundamentally rewrite Canada's gambling landscape.👉 Read the full
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