Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has most recently published its annual report for the fiscal 2022-2023. The Crown agency disclosed another record-setting FY in which it delivered CA$2.5 billion in net proceeds to the province via its gambling operations. These results shattered the previous annual record of CA$2.3 billion clocked […]
Author: Daniel Thompson
Senate Gives First Nations Gaming Bill a Second Reading
This week, Senator Scott Tannas’ Bill S-268 has progressed for a second reading in the Senate. If passed, the legislation would grant First Nations the opportunity to license, conduct, and manage gambling operations on reserves. The legislation was initially tabled in June 2023, and Mr. Tannas who has never sponsored […]
Ontario’s Charitable Gaming Brings Over CA$460M to the Province
Ontario’s Charitable Bingo and Gaming Centres may not enjoy the popularity of online and retail casinos, but they are still a major economic engine to their host communities. Since 2005, the province’s 37 charitable gaming locations have provided over CA$460 million for local communities, funding healthcare, social services, youth sports, […]
Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Rebrands to Great Canadian Casino
One of Canada’s leading brick-and-mortar gambling operators, Great Canadian Entertainment has most recently announced the rebranding of its Hard Rock Casino Vancouver. Starting from December 2023, the gaming location will be known as Great Canadian Casino Vancouver. Its announcement comes after the transformation of Casino Woodbine into Great Canadian Casino […]
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment is Up for Sale
Reports broke earlier this week that one of Canada’s premier operators of brick-and-mortar casinos, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment, is up for sale. Two months after the passing of its Chief Executive Officer Tony Santo, unnamed sources from the industry claimed that the company had hired Macquarie Group and Morgan Stanley […]
BCLC and IWG Debut Set for Life in Digital Form
On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, British Columbia Lottery Corporation announced that the popular retail offering Set for Life will be now available to customers online. By teaming up with leading eInstant provider, Instant Win Gaming, the Crown agency now offers the product on its PlayNow.com. The game is the only […]
NeoPollard Lands New West Virginia Lottery Deal
NeoPollard Interactive, a subsidiary of Pollard Banknote and NeoGames S.A., announced that it will be continuing its work with the West Virginia Lottery. Just recently, the prominent lottery product provider received a contract extension from the U.S. agency. Via the deal, the supplier will deliver its turn-key iLottery System to […]
New York Casinos Report Slower September 2023
Three of New York’s four commercial casinos have clocked lower gross gaming revenue in September 2023, than the same month last year. However, the non-tribal gaming properties are still in contention to match last year’s record-breaking revenue performance. For September this year, the four establishments reported just under US$59.6 million […]
Niagara Falls Casino Suspends Work at The Grand Buffet
Soon Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario will be saying goodbyes to one of its most iconic dining venues – the Grand Buffet. A few weeks ago, management of the gaming hotspot reported that after 20 years of premium dining amenities, the Buffet will be closing down its doors […]
B.C. Seeks to Confiscate Illegal Gambling Den Property
The Province of British Columbia has expressed its intention to seize a property in Vancouver which was used to offer illegal gambling activities until June 2022. In a recently submitted civil forfeiture lawsuit, the local government also wants a commercial building on Kingsway to be handed over, as fentanyl and […]