😳 Canada🇨🇦: plans to introduce a unified licensing system for gambling operators and a national self-exclusion system for players

😳 Canada🇨🇦: plans to introduce a unified licensing system for gambling operators and a national self-exclusion system for players

Authorities consider it necessary to strengthen player protection through a unified regulatory framework.

🔽 Context: Canada is a Tier 1 market and the third-largest online gambling market in the world. In 2025, online gambling revenue reached CAD 13.15 billion. The country has a population of 40 million and a GDP per capita of USD 53,834.

🔽 Current regulatory structure: the Canadian Constitution grants provinces and territories the authority to regulate gambling activities. As a result, the country currently operates with 10 independent regulatory systems, each with its own rules, authorities, and oversight mechanisms.

🔽 Expansion of offshore platforms: regulatory fragmentation has contributed to the growth of unauthorized operators. According to the Blask 2025 iGaming Landscape Report, the transaction volume of offshore operators increased by 40% over the past year, significantly surpassing the 23% growth recorded by licensed operators.
The debate over greater regulatory coordination continues as Canada’s online gambling market maintains its growth trajectory.

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