Paul Burns has made history by becoming the first Canadian honored with an induction into the Sports Betting Hall of Fame by SBC.

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Paul Burns, who serves as the president and CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association, has achieved a significant milestone by being inducted into the Sports Betting Hall of Fame, marking a first for any Canadian.

This prestigious recognition took place during the SBC Summit North America 2022, held on Wednesday at the Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment venue in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The Hall of Fame was established in 2016 to celebrate industry visionaries whose contributions over their careers have helped shape a lasting impact.

Burns has played a pivotal role in the swift expansion of the legally regulated sector, particularly within the online casino industry.Ontario sports betting His efforts were instrumental in amending the criminal code last summer to allow single-event betting in Canada, paving the way for the official launch of Ontario's market on April 4.

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As of Thursday, there were 31 websites for sports betting and gambling that have received approval to operate in the province.
Burns expressed his gratitude for the induction, stating to deereplanet.com, 'It’s a privilege to be acknowledged among some of the true pioneers in the sports betting field. My advocacy for the amendment to the criminal code to allow single-event wagering in Canada is crucial for the growth and maturation of our gaming sector.'

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He added, 'In these early stages of Ontario’s regulated online betting market, we are witnessing the immense potential of the sports betting industry.'Ontario online casino and sports betting markets.

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Joining Burns in this distinguished accolade were Sandy Drozd, Vice President at US Bookmaking, Vincent Magliulo, Vice President of strategic partnerships and marketing at VSiN, and Chris Andrews, who is the sportsbook director at South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa.
Amanda Brewer, Canadian Country Manager for Kindred Group (Unibet), expressed her excitement over Burns' well-deserved recognition, noting, 'His relentless efforts in altering our criminal code last year have fundamentally transformed the Canadian sports betting environment, enabling Ontario’s iGaming market to open with optimal potential for success. The industry is fortunate to have him.'

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