Author: Daniel Thompson

Loto-Québec issues its financial results for the first half of the fiscal 2023-2024, confirming that the numbers are on track to meet its targets for the year. The Crown agency reported total revenue of CA$1.412 billion and net proceeds of CA$736.8 million from April 1 through September 25, 2023. It […]

Community Boards in New York City have most recently expressed their discontent with a proposal from Mayor Eric Adams to fast-track the casino review process. The mayor’s office wants to introduce a review process for the upcoming casino bids which would take away community boards’ ability to formally have their […]

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has finally revealed who will take home the CA$68 million Gold Ball jackpot from the Lotto 6/49 draw of September 27, 2023. The winner is Noel Patricio from Toronto took his time to claim the windfall as he picked up his cheque this week at […]

Kaizen Gaming’s Betano brand announces that it will be shutting down grey market operations across Canada outside of Ontario. As of December 18, 2023, users outside of the Heartland Province will not be allowed to make deposits, place bets, or engage in iGaming on the platform. Meanwhile, existing bets will […]

Most recently, Manitoba’s newly elected government announced it will take steps towards expanding gambling in the province. In addition to that, Premier Wab Kinew commented that the government is willing to consider a First Nations-run casino in Winnipeg while noting that the province is open to working on an economic […]

For the first time in a while, Manitoba will be exploring the expansion of its gambling sector. The province’s newly elected NDP government has recently lifted a provision to halt new gaming operations set by the former Progressive Conservative government in 2018. It also announced some significant changes the Board […]

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has most recently imposed a two-year suspension on Standardbred trainer Anthony Beaton amidst horse cruelty allegations. In October, the regulator received intel that the trainer had engaged in conduct compromising equine safety and welfare, and after a thorough review decided to temporarily suspend […]

The holiday season has arrived and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation has an important message to adults in the province. As part of its #GiftSmart campaign, the Crown reminds that lottery offerings including Snatch Scratch & Win tickets should not be gifted to children. It urges parents not to put […]