Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporationās quarterly casino payments to Peterborough come in handy to the city which uses it to fund important infrastructure projects. For instance, over CA$1.6 million of the casino money from 2022 have been used for the new Quaker Foods City Square in downtown Peterborough, splash pads, […]
Author: Daniel Thompson
BCLC Projects CA$2.5M in Super Bowl LVII Wagers
As Super Bowl is one of the largest sporting events of the year, British Columbia Lottery Corporation expects massive online wagering activity. For this yearās Super Bowl LVII which was contested last night, the Crown agency expects the final to attract approximately CA$2.5 million in sports bets on its regulated […]
River Cree Resort and Casino Bolsters Security via Genetec
Located near Edmonton, Alberta, River Cree Resort and Casino has strengthened its security, surveillance, and compliance via a collaboration with Genetec Inc. The latter is a supplier of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions and has assisted the casino in its task of tightening security measures with […]
NY Congressman Targets Ban on Sportsbook Ads
Ahead of Sundayās Super Bowl LVII, New York congressman Paul Tonko wants to take action against the abundance of sports betting advertisements. Most recently, he has introduced the āBetting on our Future Act,ā which if passed a law, would ban all online and electronic sports betting commercials in New York […]
BCLC Urges Locals to Bet for Fun on the Super Bowl
Sports fans from all around the globe are looking forward to this weekendās Super Bowl LVII, but the British Columbia Lottery Corporation has an important message for its bettors. The Crown corporation expects major sports wagering activity over the weekend, but it cautioned its customers to always play for fun […]
Former Liberal MP Wants Two Charges Dropped in Court
Raj Grewal who is a former Liberal MP involved in a gambling scandal from a few years ago is now looking to have two of his criminal charges dismissed. His lawyer argued that prosecutors have not provided enough evidence to find his client guilty of the two breaches of trust […]
New York iGaming Bill Advances to the Assembly
New York is looking for more ways of harvesting revenue and it seems that the legalization of online casino offerings is the way forward. On February 3, 2023, a bill to decriminalize interactive gambling has been advanced to the Assembly. Its introduction is even expected to overshadow the performance of […]
Half of Ontarian Sports Bettors Plan to Wager on Super Bowl LVII
Ontario is strapping in for another thrilling Super Bowl on the weekend, and local sports bettors are eager to place their wagers on it. According to a survey by the Responsible Gaming Council, 49% of provincial sports bettors will bet on Super Bowl LVII. This yearās final is a special […]
NY Smashes Monthly Mobile Sports Betting Record
Despite the drastic drop in mobile sports betting for the last week of January 2023, the first month was still a record-breaking one for New York State. The latest numbers by the New York State Gaming Commission confirm that the 31-day period was the busiest until now with over US$1.71 […]
Non-Binary Gambler Refuses to Settle with B.C. Casino
Christopher Iversen, who identifies as non-binary has now rejected Gateway Casinos and Entertainment’s settlement proposal in court. The plaintiff claimed that the offered money of CA$7,000 by the gaming company is not enough. They took the case to the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal, however, the court has decided to rule […]