Canada now has single-event sports betting capability following the passage of Bill C-218 in the Senate without amendment.

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The Canadian Gaming Association has welcomed the ability to work with provincial partners of offer this new facility. Said Paul Burns, CEO of the CGA: “This is a major milestone and achievement for the Canadian gaming industry.

"The CGA has been working to legalise single-event sports betting for more than 10 years and this bill benefited from a groundswell of broad stakeholder support across the country.”

Following Royal Assent, the Canadian provinces will have the authority to deliver a safe, legal and controlled sports betting option to Canadians and to enact strong wagering regulation for the entire country.