Author: Daniel Thompson

Ontario’s first sports betting exchange, STX, is adding more markets for local bettors to choose from. Most recently, the platform debuted NCAA and NFL football contracts with moneylines, spreads, and totals. The company also shared some of its big plans for the future, including a vision of turning the province […]

This week, Play’n GO announced that it has teamed up with BeyondPlay, which is a cutting-edge tech venture devoted to becoming the premier multiplayer engagement platform. The collaboration between the two is a tremendous start to the initiative, as Play’n GO boasts an impressive portfolio of online gaming titles, which […]

This week, officials of Niagara Falls gathered at Firemen’s Park to recognize the impact of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and its gambling operations on the city. The city hosts two of its casinos and through a revenue sharing agreement, it has received over CA$200 million from its gambling […]

This summer Ontario police officers examined a suspicious claim for a jackpot worth CA$70 million from a Lotto Max draw, which led to charges for a North Bay woman. The culprit was charged with attempting to defraud the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. However recent reports confirmed that she has […]

This week, New York regulators made another stand against fantasy sports contests that resemble regulated sports wagering. On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the New York State Gaming Commission voted in favour of new directions for paid fantasy sports that target pick ‘em contests similar to prop betting. The state does […]

Canadian youth problem gambling expert Dr. Jeff Derevensky has recently made a strong argument about loot boxes in video games. In an interview, the specialist, who has studied the incorporation of gambling into gaming argued that the popular mechanic in many games is allowing children to gamble and that is […]

Jackpot Digital continues on its quest to expand across regulated casino markets. Most recently, the British Columbia-based electronic table games manufacturer inked a deal with Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort in Jackson, California. Via the partnership, the supplier will install three of its dealerless poker Jackpot Blitz® electronic table games on […]

Last week saw the launch of a new PlaySmart Centre at Fallsview Casino Resort providing more inviting and educational space for patrons. The opening of the redesigned and relocated centre saw the arrival of representatives of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, the Responsible Gambling Council, and the operator of […]