Canada: Latest News

Amid rising US-Canada tensions fueled by Trump’s tariffs, some Canadian players are rethinking their WSOP 2025 plans—but will it impact participation? Here’s what players are saying.

Online qualifiers for WSOP Circuit Toronto are back, offering entry for as little as C$1 for both Ontarians and players across Canada.

Although not officially confirmed, a Facebook post has leaked the dates, indicating that WSOPC Toronto will run from April 10 to 22 at Great Canadian Casino Resort. GGPoker to run online qualifiers.

“I want to do meaningful work in poker and make a difference in poker. That’s my north star at the moment. Meaningful work.”

The Québec Online Gaming Coalition (QOGC) said the NBA, MLS, and CFL support the establishment of a regulated market for online casino and sports betting that closely resembles Ontario’s.

PlayNow launched online casino and sports betting in the province last fall. Online poker was lined up for a launch “sometime in 2023,” but it now appears delayed until later this year — or maybe into 2024.

Fancy winning a $500 Ticketmaster Gift Card for free? GGPoker Ontario has teamed up with Live Nation Canada offering players a chance to win tickets to Live Nation events happening throughout Canada through weekly freerolls.

The Québec Online Gaming Coalition (GOGC) advocates for a regulated iGaming market, inspired by Ontario’s success, to modernize Québec’s outdated system and potentially increase tax revenue.

The industry-led Québec Online Gaming Coalition (QOGC) aims to set up a regulated market in Québec that closely resembles Ontario’s.

GGPoker is launching its Ontario-exclusive online tournament series, featuring CAD $3M guaranteed and its big debut of the red-hot Mystery Bounty format.

Transformative change came down the pike in 2022, but this year Canadians are unlikely to see the same degree of change.

Players have a rare chance to play online satellites to a live event in Alberta as WSOP Circuit returns to Calgary.