According to the AGCO release, an investigation revealed that both sports betting operators offered bets on Ontario Hockey League, Western Hockey League, and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League games during the 2022-23 season.
AGCO Fines BetVictor and Fitzdares for Taking Wagers on Minor League Games AGCO Fines BetVictor and Fitzdares for Taking Wagers on Minor League GamesSpeaking of the penalties, Dave Phillips, Chief Operating Officer of the AGCO said:
“As the regulator of Ontario’s sports betting industry, the AGCO is resolved to maintain the integrity of sports betting which, in turn, may serve to protect the integrity of sport. This includes a clear prohibition on offering bets in Ontario on minor league sports, including Canadian major junior hockey. We will continue to carefully monitor Ontario’s sports betting markets to ensure the public interest is protected.”
This 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.