Author: Daniel Thompson

On Wednesday, Ottawa’s city council was invited to reaffirm its decision that Hard Rock Casino Ottawa is in charge of Rideau Carleton Raceway gambling operations, which was formerly owned by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). As this is the first discussion on the matter, some councilors did not […]

This Tuesday, Rep. Brandt Iden, supported by 3 other Republican members, reintroduced a package of legislation, also known as HB 4926, aiming to liberalize online casinos and online poker throughout the state. The bill was discussed on Wednesday morning by the House Regulatory Reform Committee, but its future still remains […]

The local media Canberratimes reported earlier today that on Friday, 15th September, Canberra is to discuss any possible measures, aiming to curb gambling problems and prevent social ills. Among all the measures, a central place will take pokies pre-commitments systems in clubs. For the most efficient result, industry-involved people, officials, […]

Italy’s gambling sector keeps growing, ranking the second largest in Europe. Since the government agreed to fully regulate the market, Italy seems to tease the appetite of more investors, who are currently targeting the country’s enticing market. Even though the country reported a considerable decline in its cash games, it […]

A new tendency seems to overwhelm people in Bulgaria and that is the National Lottery’s scratch-off tickets. Walking on the streets of any city (even villages) in Bulgaria, one can see small kiosks, flocked with people, who are frantically scratching the tickets of hope. Their hands are shaking most probably […]

The $1.8 billion integrated resort Jeju Shinhwa World, located on Jeju Island continues to work on finishing its project. Today, 11th September, a local investment promotion centre announced that the resort is to open a movie theme park and a K-pop entertainment center by the end of September. The project’s […]

A life-changing cash prize was won on Friday night’s Lotto Max draw. The prize is claimed by a lone ticket, which was sold somewhere in the Canadian province Ontario. The Maxmillions winner managed to match 6 out of 7 numbers in the selection plus the bonus, winning more than $431,000. […]

After operating for 22 years as a “floating” casino, located on the Ohio River, Indiana, Tropicana Evansville is establishing its gaming facility onshore to become Indiana’s first onshore gambling venue. Tropicana Evansville General Manager John Chaszar stated that the casino is to swing its doors open on 20th October this […]

At a gambling and eSports conference at the Westgate, which took place yesterday, 7th September, Nevada Gaming Control Board announced that the prohibition of sports betting on annual eSports events will be repealed. This will allow sportsbooks and operators to expand their assortment of betting options, offering not only bets […]

Vancouver soon is to celebrate the grand opening of its new urban casino resort the Parq. The casino is set to throw open its doors on 29th September, welcoming its first guests. The gambling facility is recognized as the largest and most luxurious private entertainment establishment in Western Canada. The […]