Ep 474: Trump's tariff war results in Canada rejecting US gaming equipment

It's Tariff Wars on today's episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, as SBC's Managing Editor, Jessica Welman, returns, alongside Tom Nightingale, Senior Journalist at SBC Americas and Canadian Gaming Business, after his impressive debut, to look into the significant impact of Trump tariffs on the Canadian gaming industry.

As part of retaliatory action amid President Donald Trump’s economic measures against Canada, including a since-delayed 25% tariff on all goods exported from Canada to the U.S., the government of Alberta has banned the purchase of slot machines and video lottery terminals (VLTs) from American-based suppliers.

The duo also delve into the controversial topic of Historical Horse Racing (HHR) machines, exploring the arguments surrounding their classification and the lack of scrutiny compared to online gaming bills.

To read more on what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following link:

- Canadian Provinces Tell Gaming Regulators 'Don't Buy American'

Host: Jessica Welman
Guest: Tom Nightingale
Producer: James Ross
Editor: James Ross

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