Tribunals Ontario

AGCO issues $150,000 in penalties to PointsBet for violations of internet gaming responsible gambling standards

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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The penalty relates to several alleged violations of the responsible gambling provisions of the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming (the Standards), including, but not limited to:

Key Points: 
  • The penalty relates to several alleged violations of the responsible gambling provisions of the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming (the Standards), including, but not limited to:
    Failing to appropriately intervene and provide assistance to a player who was potentially experiencing gambling harms.
  • Ensuring registered igaming operators comply with Ontario’s strong responsible gambling provisions is an AGCO priority.
  • 2.12 – ensure that employees understand the importance of responsible gambling and are adequately trained to respond appropriately to, and assist, players who may be experiencing harm from gambling.
  • In accordance with AGCO Board Guidelines, the Registrant has been served an Order of Monetary Penalty totaling $150,000 for these alleged infractions.

AGCO issues $80,000 penalty related to dealer cheat scheme at Woodbine Casino

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has served Ontario Gaming GTA Limited Partnership (“Casino Woodbine”) with notice of a Monetary Penalty totaling $80,000, following allegations of a cheat-at-play and dealer collusion scheme at Toronto’s Woodbine Casino.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has served Ontario Gaming GTA Limited Partnership (“Casino Woodbine”) with notice of a Monetary Penalty totaling $80,000, following allegations of a cheat-at-play and dealer collusion scheme at Toronto’s Woodbine Casino.
  • In April 2023, the Ontario Provincial Police Investigation and Enforcement Bureau (IEB), embedded within the AGCO, laid charges against five individuals.
  • The charges follow an investigation into allegations that an electronic craps dealer at Woodbine Casino was in collusion with these patrons.
  • In addition to these penalties, the AGCO will continue monitoring to ensure Casino Woodbine appropriately addresses their controls to better detect and prevent casino cheats and dealer collusion.

AGCO issues $100,000 in penalties to Apollo Entertainment for violations of internet gaming responsible gambling standards

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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The penalty relates to multiple alleged violations of the responsible gambling provisions in the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming (the Standards), including, but not limited to:

Key Points: 
  • The penalty relates to multiple alleged violations of the responsible gambling provisions in the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming (the Standards), including, but not limited to:
    Failing to conduct required interventions with players who may be experiencing gambling related harms.
  • Failing to ensure their employees understood the importance of responsible gambling, including assisting players who may be experiencing gambling related harms.
  • The AGCO’s responsible gambling framework was developed following an in-depth review of approaches taken in leading jurisdictions around the world.
  • The Standards address a wide range of high-risk gambling issues, including prevention, awareness, early intervention, and support.

AGCO issues monetary penalties to BV Gaming and Fitzdares Canada for offering prohibited bets on Canadian major junior hockey

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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The operators are alleged to have offered numerous bets on Ontario Hockey League, Western Hockey League, and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League games during the 2022-23 season.

Key Points: 
  • The operators are alleged to have offered numerous bets on Ontario Hockey League, Western Hockey League, and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League games during the 2022-23 season.
  • This includes a clear prohibition on offering bets in Ontario on minor league sports, including Canadian major junior hockey.
  • Bets were offered on all three CHL leagues: Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and Western Hockey League.
  • Bets were offered on all three CHL leagues: Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and Western Hockey League.

AGCO moves to revoke the liquor sales licence of Afro-East Restaurant in Kitchener

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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TORONTO, May 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Deputy Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a Notice of Proposal (NOP) to revoke the liquor sales licence of Afro-East Restaurant, located at 91 Queen St S, Kitchener, ON.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, May 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Deputy Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a Notice of Proposal (NOP) to revoke the liquor sales licence of Afro-East Restaurant, located at 91 Queen St S, Kitchener, ON.
  • During subsequent inspections conducted by the AGCO, the same back exterior gate was observed closed and chain locked once again.
  • Further, the licence holder failed to notify the AGCO of these charges as required by a condition on its liquor sales licence.
  • AGCO inspectors observed the licence holder permitting patrons to remove liquor from the licensed premises.

AGCO issues $70,000 in monetary penalties to three internet gaming operators for offering uncertified slot games

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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In addition, contrary to Standard 1.22, the uncertified games that Mobile Incorporated Limited allegedly provided were from suppliers who are not registered with the AGCO.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, contrary to Standard 1.22, the uncertified games that Mobile Incorporated Limited allegedly provided were from suppliers who are not registered with the AGCO.
  • The Standards were put in place to protect Ontarians from potential harms while ensuring game integrity and fairness.
  • “The AGCO holds all registered operators to high standards of responsible gambling, player protection and game integrity, and monitors their activities in the interest of Ontarians.
  • A critical feature of our regulatory framework requires operators to only offer games that are from registered gaming suppliers and have been certified by an AGCO-registered independent testing laboratory to meet the highest standards of game integrity.

Tribunal Watch Ontario: Justice Denied – The Access-to-Justice Crisis at Tribunals Ontario

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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TORONTO , Dec. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tribunal Watch Ontario says there is an access-to-justice crisis at some of Ontario’s most important adjudicative tribunals, including the Landlord and Tenant Board and Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, which are part of the Tribunals Ontario cluster.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO , Dec. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tribunal Watch Ontario says there is an access-to-justice crisis at some of Ontario’s most important adjudicative tribunals, including the Landlord and Tenant Board and Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, which are part of the Tribunals Ontario cluster.
  • People who must rely on these adjudicative tribunals to resolve legal disputes are experiencing unprecedented delays, and discovering that justice delayed is indeed justice denied.
  • Tribunal Watch Ontario is calling on the Ontario Government and Tribunals Ontario to take immediate action to provide access to justice for the tens of thousands of individuals whose lives are affected by these important tribunals.
  • Tribunal Watch Ontario is a public interest organization with a mission to monitor Ontario’s tribunal system, advocate for independence, and promote access to justice.

AGCO issues $48,000 in monetary penalties to Unibet ON Inc. for alleged advertising and inducement infractions

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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The AGCOs igaming regulatory framework exists in part to ensure Ontarios igaming market achieves high standards in such important areas as responsible gambling, protection of minors, and game integrity.

Key Points: 
  • The AGCOs igaming regulatory framework exists in part to ensure Ontarios igaming market achieves high standards in such important areas as responsible gambling, protection of minors, and game integrity.
  • Ontario strictly prohibits broad public advertising of bonuses and other gambling inducements, and the AGCO will continue to take regulatory action.
  • We expect all registered operators to achieve and maintain the high standards of responsible gambling, player protection and game integrity.
  • The AGCO will continue to monitor these gaming sites activities, and ensure they are meeting their obligations under Ontarios Gaming Control Act and the Standards.

AGCO suspends and moves to revoke the liquor licence of EFS Social Club in Toronto following fatal shooting

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Friday, July 29, 2022
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TORONTO, July 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an Order of Suspension for the liquor licence of EFS Social Club located at 647 King St. W. Toronto.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an Order of Suspension for the liquor licence of EFS Social Club located at 647 King St. W. Toronto.
  • The suspension is in immediate effect and the club is not legally allowed to sell or serve alcohol for the duration of the suspension.
  • Under the authority of the Liquor Licence and Control Act (LLCA), the Deputy Registrar has also issued a Notice of Proposal (NOP) to revoke the liquor licence of EFS Social Club for allegedly breaching a condition of its liquor licence.
  • On Sunday July 17, 2022, it was reported that a fatal shooting had taken place inside of the establishment.

AGCO issues $227,250 in monetary penalties to HR Ottawa LP for alleged regulatory violations following audit of Rideau Carleton Casino

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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The Registrar has taken these actions following an AGCO audit that assessed HR Ottawa LPs compliance with the Registrars Standards for Gaming.

Key Points: 
  • The Registrar has taken these actions following an AGCO audit that assessed HR Ottawa LPs compliance with the Registrars Standards for Gaming.
  • The Standards exist to protect Ontarians and audits of gaming operators are one of the tools the AGCO regularly uses as part of its regulatory oversight of the gaming industry.
  • Among the 36 violations identified by the AGCOs audit, HR Ottawa LP is alleged to have:
    provided advertising and marketing materials to individuals who had self-excluded from gambling activities.
  • These penalties are intended to drive the improvements needed at the Rideau Carleton Casino, and we will be carefully monitoring the casinos activities to ensure these significant audit findings are addressed.