The Canadian Gaming Summit 2025 is scheduled to take place at Toronto’s Metro Convention Centre from June 17 to 19, featuring an extensive agenda focused on some of the most pressing issues facing the industry. Topics of discussion will include the potential return of international liquidity to Ontario, the prospect of Alberta opening its gaming market, and the role of artificial intelligence in player safety.
With more than 150 speakers representing industry leaders, the summit aims to highlight significant developments in areas such as regulation, compliance, responsible gambling, advertising, payments, cybersecurity, and innovation. The 2025 edition will include six conference tracks, covering a wide array of topics related to the Canadian gaming landscape, with specific sessions focused on leadership, player protection, sports betting, advertising, compliance, and cybersecurity.
The event will facilitate discussions on various critical issues, including crypto betting, affiliate regulation, and AI-driven responsible gambling tools. Attendees can expect in-depth explorations of omnichannel strategies and insights into the evolving political climate in Canada. Regulation and compliance are anticipated to take center stage, as the gaming industry navigates significant changes in Ontario and debates surrounding future affiliate regulations.
Player protection and responsible gambling will be key themes at the summit. The dedicated Player Protection Symposium will address AI-powered support tools, assess the effectiveness of self-exclusion programs, and promote new strategies to encourage healthy gaming behaviors.
As Canada’s gaming market rapidly expands, operators are also confronted with challenges relating to differentiation and sustainability. Alberta’s potential opening of its iGaming market and the growing interest in women’s sports betting will inform discussions at the Sports Betting & Casino track, where topics such as micro-betting, omnichannel integration, and the resurgence of daily fantasy sports will encourage operators to rethink their engagement strategies.
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In addition to regulatory and market considerations, advancements in marketing, payments, and technology will be pivotal for competitive advantage in 2025. As Ontario enforces stricter advertising regulations, operators and affiliates are adapting by focusing on brand building and content marketing strategies that foster organic customer loyalty. Meanwhile, innovations in digital wallets, blockchain technology, and cybersecurity are reshaping the gaming industry’s financial and technological landscape, addressing issues like geolocation compliance and player data protection.
The Canadian Gaming Summit 2025 will serve as a central hub for approximately 3,000 decision-makers, offering opportunities for networking, strategizing with regulators, and forming partnerships to drive business growth in the Canadian market.
