Over the weekend, Ontarioās leading Standardbred race track, Woodbine Mohawk Park, announced that it will be holding another mandatory payout for its Jackpot Hi-5. For this instance, the payout for the game is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 2023. Last Saturday was the last chance for horseplayers to place their […]
Author: Daniel Thompson
Sports Wagering Thrives in Canada, Says Expert
Sports betting has been on the rise in Canada since the legalization of Ontarioās regulated iGaming market in April 2022, and the market continues to grow during the NHL playoffs. Michael Naraine, an assistant sports management professor at Brock University in Ontario shared that sports wagering numbers are through the […]
Coney Island Board Says No to Potential Casino Project
Thor Equities, Saratoga Casino Holdings, the Chickasaw Nation, and Legends Hospitality are preparing a casino bid for Coney Island, but their plans were met by community opposition. Recently, Community Board 13 which is one of the 59 community boards in NYC, declared that it is against having a US$3-billion casino […]
Playtime Casino Wasaga Beach is Now Up and Running
Gateway Casinos and Entertainment has started the reopening process of its properties across Ontario. On the evening of Monday, May 1, 2023, its Playtime Casino Wasaga Beach officially restarted work at its gaming floor and is now fully operational. The property was out of order for just over two weeks […]
Gateway Casinos Starts to Reopen Ontario Locations
After the recent technical issues in Ontario, Gateway Casinos and Entertainment has now started to restart work at its gaming properties across the province. On Saturday, April 29, 2023, the operator informed that it has commenced a phased reopening over the next few days. Gateway Casinos Innisfil kicked off operations […]
Jackpot Digital Adds Montana Casino to Partnerās List
Jackpot Digital resumes its expansion into regulated gambling markets, as recently, the provider announced a partnership with Gray Wolf Peak Casino in Missoula, Montana. As part of the agreement, the British Columbian supplier of gaming technology will deliver its industry-leading Jackpot BlitzĀ® electronic table game at the tribal casinoās gaming […]
CA$55M Lotto Max Prize Goes to Albertan Ticket Holder
Most recently, Canada has learned that another major Lotto Max jackpot has been won. This time a CA$55 million windfall has been claimed by a sole ticket, which is located in Alberta. Everyone in the province is urged to check their tickets and the winner has up to 52 weeks […]
Woodbine Mohawk Park Marks 60 Years of Operations
This week is one of special significance for Woodbine Entertainment as the operator celebrated the 60th anniversary of its Woodbine Mohawk Park. Over its six decades of premium horse racing, the track has become witness to many unforgettable memories for Ontarians and broader audiences. For the weekend, the track has […]
Caesars Windsor Casino Provides Free Dealer Training
Caesars Windsor Casino in Ontario is offering career opportunities to those who wish to pursue a career at the gaming property. The casino announced that it will be providing free table games dealer training. It will also host an open house on May 2, 2023, where it will respond to […]
OLG Sanctions Q4 Casino Allocation to Sault Ste. Marie
With the conclusion of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022-23, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has now distributed its casino revenue-sharing payments to host communities across the province. The City of Sault Ste. Marie which hosts Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie revealed that for the quarter ending on March […]