Some Brooklyn residents are not happy with plans for a casino in Coney Island. A report by Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso’s office finds that locals are skeptical and concerned about a potential gaming property in the borough. It indicates that there were three times as many comments against the […]
Author: Daniel Thompson
New York Braces for Start of Saratoga Summer Meet
This week will mark the start of another 40-day summer meet at the iconic Saratoga Race Course in New York. Horse racing fans from all around the state and the country are set to converge at the track for its opening day on Thursday, July 13, 2023. This season will […]
OLG is Among Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has once more been recognized for its efforts to offer an inclusive workspace for all its team members. Recently, the Crown agency revealed it was selected for Forbes’ list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2023. Out of 150 companies in the honourable list, […]
B.C. Man is CA$675K Richer After Scratch Ticket Win
British Columbia Lottery Corporation paid out another hefty winning last week, as it informed about a massive Scratch & Win windfall. According to the BCLC, Surrey resident William Goligher has scored an impressive CA$675,000 win by playing Set for Life. The winner is still shocked by the winning and is […]
Saratoga Race Course Produces US$370M for NY, finds Study
A recent study by Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency has once again reiterated the importance of the historic Saratoga Race Course for the greater Capital Region. The study indicates that the New York Race Association’s track generates approximately US$371 million in economic benefit for the region as well as over […]
Gateway Casinos Strikes Affiliate Marketing Deal with OLG
This week, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation announced that the companies have inked a new affiliate marketing partnership. Via this collaboration, the operator will promote OLG’s online slots, table games, live casinos, and digital sportsbook, PROLINE+ on OLG.ca to guests of its 14 gaming […]
New York Sports Betting Revenue Cools Down in June
New York’s latest numbers from its mobile sports wagering market, confirm that the state suffered a significant drop in revenue in June 2023 in comparison to May 2023. New York State Gaming Commission disclosed total gross revenue of US$103.8 million in June which was 31.7% down from May, but it […]
BCLC and Pollard Banknote Present JAWS Instant Ticket
Pollard Banknote and British Columbia Lottery Corporation recently launched JAWS Scratch & Win instant ticket, inspired by the iconic blockbuster directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1975. Tickets cost CA$5 and invite players on a journey to relive the excitement of the Academy Award-winning picture and it generated more […]
Kahnawà:ke’s Alarmed about New Gambling Bill
Recently, Canada saw the submission of a gambling bill in the Senate to provide economic reconciliation with First Nations and respect gaming rights on their territories. However, the Mohawk Nation of Kahnawà:ke is alarmed that the new bill could negatively impact its decades-old online gambling industry. The bill is sponsored […]
Toronto’s Newest Casino Announces Launch of Poker Room
Canada’s new and largest gaming facility, Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto has recently announced that it will be launching its Poker Room later this summer. Also, its brand-new 400-room hotel will also commence operations with an August 1, 2023 launch date. The company said reservations for The Hotel are now […]