The Canadian Gaming Summit 2025, organized by SBC Event, is scheduled to take place on June 17-19 in Toronto, Canada. The CGS event is Canada’s premier annual conference and exhibition for Gaming and Sports Betting senior executives from across Canada and beyond.

Canadian Gaming Summit 2025 - The Largest Annual iGaming Conference

The 28th edition of the renowned industry event will be proudly produced by SBC in collaboration with the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) and various industry stakeholders.

Taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on June 17-19. Canadian Gaming Summit 2025 will reflect the changing face of the industry, with a conference agenda and exhibitors that encompass both the newer sports betting sector and the more established casino gaming and lottery verticals, making it a must-attend for every company keen to do business in one of the world’s most exciting gambling markets.

The event attracts over 3,000 industry experts and offers three days of business, learning, and excellent networking opportunities. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the Canadian gaming market by meeting with Crown Corporations, First Nations, land-based and digital operators, affiliates, suppliers, regulators, and sports organizations. Each ticket provides access to SBC Connect Plus, the event app, and an AI-powered matchmaking tool.

Canadian Gaming Summit 2025 Heads to Toronto With Industry-shaping Agenda

With Ontario’s move to a regulated online gaming market in April 2022. Sports betting is one of the most newly published industries since cannabis legalization. Ontario’s advertising market has been flooded with messages from major international brands in the sports betting category. This concerned some Canadians, who have expressed discontent with the volume and content of the messages. Featuring Ipsos’ Scott Morasch and Ted Doering, this session will share recent research exploring the efficacy of sports betting ads. The goal was to understand consumer response to the advertisements on several key dimensions; this session will share the results and key lessons learned.

Key Issues

Key issues on the agenda include the potential return of international liquidity to Ontario. As well as the long-anticipated opening of Alberta’s online gaming market, and the role of artificial intelligence in player protection. Regulatory changes, compliance, and political shifts will also be under the spotlight.

Six conference tracks will cover leadership, player protection, sports betting and casino, advertising and affiliation, payments and compliance, and cybersecurity.

A major highlight of the summit will be the Player Protection Symposium. The focused program addresses AI-powered player support tools, self-exclusion efficacy, and new behavioral approaches to safer gambling.

The Sports Betting & Casino track will highlight emerging trends like micro-betting, omnichannel strategies, and the rise of women’s sports betting. Sessions will also cover the potential return of daily fantasy sports.

Moreover, marketing, payments, and technology innovation will also take center stage. Affiliates and operators are also shifting toward content-led brand strategies and customer loyalty initiatives amidst Ontario’s stricter advertising rules. The sessions will also focus on advancements in digital wallets, blockchain applications, and cybersecurity.

Canadian Gaming Summit 2025 Final Thoughts

The Summit is Canada’s largest annual conference and exhibition for senior gaming and sports betting executives. It brings seniors from across the country and around the world. The 28th edition of this event will be organized by SBC in collaboration with the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) and important industry stakeholders.

The event brings together over 3,000 industry professionals across all of Canada and beyond. It will be 3 days of business, learning, and unmatched networking opportunities. The event highlights all facets of the Canadian gaming space. It provides a home for Crown Corporations, First Nations, Land-Based Operators. As well as digital operators, affiliates, suppliers, regulators, sports organizations and much more.

Each individual ticket is accompanied with access to SBC Connect. The Event App where you will be able to connect with other delegates and book meetings in advance.

• Date: 17 - 19, June, 2025
• Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto
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