Following the announcement of its approval from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), online sports betting company Pinnacle Sports will officially launch a legal Canada sportsbook, in Ontario on Wednesday October 26th.
While Pinnacle will first focus its efforts in Ontario on sports betting and eSports content, the company has said that it will launch online casino games at some point in the near future. Further sports betting content will also be provide at a later stage.
Speaking of the Paris Smith, CEO of Pinnacle, said:
Pinnacle Launches Sports Betting in OntarioWe want to give our customers a true and unique betting experience. At Pinnacle.ca, that means great odds on the sports Ontario bettors care about, a strong focus on responsible gambling, and the welcoming of both recreational customers and the sharpest professionals around.”
Pinnacle Launches Sports Betting in Ontario revealing that from July 1st through September 30th, licensed online iGaming platforms accepted CA$6.04 billion (€4.5 billion) in wagers. This was a 48% increase on the previous period.
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