The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced that it has fined BV Gaming Limited (BetVictor) and Fitzdares Canada Limited a total of CA$30,000 (€20,762) for alleged breaches of internet gaming standards.
AGCO Fines BetVictor and Fitzdares for Taking Wagers on Minor League GamesOntario iGaming rules and regulations clearly state that sports betting operators must not offer odds or accept wagers on minor league sports under any circumstances. This includes Canadian Hockey League’s three major junior hockey leagues. As a result of the breaches, each operator has been issued with a financial penalty of CA$15,000 (€10,383).
AGCO Fines BetVictor and Fitzdares for Taking Wagers on Minor League Games AGCO Fines BetVictor and Fitzdares for Taking Wagers on Minor League Games AGCO Fines BetVictor and Fitzdares for Taking Wagers on Minor League GamesThis brings the total fines for 2023 to €62.8 million. According to the latest data gambling industry fines in 2022 came to €251,712,034 / $269,532,490 – a significant increase of 443.9% compared to 2021’s total of €44,753,969 / $48,642,992.
Based in London, Natasha is a former sports journalist with experience working for some of the biggest athletes & brands in the world of sports and iGaming.