Author: Daniel Thompson

Ontario’s new market for iGaming has already risen to the top five jurisdictions in North America, as since its launch it saw the licensing of 55 operators. But the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario projects that the sector will grow even larger in the future, as currently, there are […]

The battle for New York’s three downstate licenses will be a fierce one, but there are already frontrunners for it. Recently, Wells Fargo analyst Daniel Politzer said that Las Vegas Sands’ proposal to launch a multi-billion gaming project in Nassau County was one of the favourites for a license, as […]

Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission remains firm on its decision not to allow the requested relocation of Camrose Resort Casino to Edmonton. Last week, during a hearing decision, a panel confirmed the gambling regulator’s 2022 verdict and explained that the plans to relocate the casino did not have enough […]

Councillors of North Bay are currently negotiating on how the city should spend the gambling allocations it receives for hosting Cascades Casino North Bay from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. The city’s financial plan committee met on Monday afternoon to pitch ideas on what area of the city government […]

Videoslots is set to expand its area of legal operations, as it has obtained a license to operate in Canada’s most populous province – Ontario. The operator was licensed under the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, allowing it to offer iGaming content from its partners to players in the […]

New York Sen. Joe Addabbo is looking into expanding the Empire State’s gambling market, as he wants to add legal online casino play and internet lottery in the mix. It was recently revealed that the mobile sports wagering market delivered US$1 billion for education, but the Senator wants to build […]

Some New York sports bettors may have already seen for themselves, but Bally Bet has stopped accepting sports wagers in the Empire State. This is due to the recently announced suspension across the country, as the operator will shut down its online platform, in order to integrate technology from Kambi. […]

The issues for Loto-Québec continue as employees of four casinos continue their strike. On Friday, June 23, 2023, staff members of casinos in Montreal, Mont-Tremblant, Charlevoix and Gatineau went out on an unlimited general strike. The shift from a five-day strike to a general one was decided by workers in […]

This week, the New York Racing Association issued a press release to inform that it will be increasing purses at Saratoga Race Course. The new series of purse bumps will apply to New York-bred horses which will compete at the upcoming summer meet at Saratoga Race Course. Purses will increase […]

Starting from Monday, June 26, 2023, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation will require guests of its casino properties to present a photo ID to gain entry. This change was announced several weeks ago and it aims to raise awareness and help individuals who experience gambling addictions, while also enhancing its […]