Just in time for the holiday season, on GivingTuesday, Loto-Québec announced that this fall, it has contributed approximately CA$1,000,000 to local charity organizations. Via these donations generated by projects, initiatives, promotions and charitable items, the Crown agency is able to assist many non-profit organizations in the Province of Quebec. The […]
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Burnaby Casino Worker Stole Chips to Help Cancer-Struck Brother
This week, Metro Vancouver learned that a former employee of Grand Villa Casino Burnaby who was fired for stealing chips has received a reduced sentence. Kim Shing Leung was caught stealing from the casino’s gaming tables in an effort to help his cancer-ridden brother’s medical bills. The 58-year-old former casino […]
MCK Continues its Legal Battle against Ontario
Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is resuming its legal charge against the province of Ontario over the recent changes in online gambling. On Monday, the tribe filed a notice of application in the Ontario Superior Court, thus stating that the changes to the province’s iGaming sector made by the provincial government […]
Stefan Soloviev Eyes Downstate Casino License in NY
Yet another candidate has emerged who is interested in joining the New York State’s casino industry, and his name is Stefan Soloviev. The real estate developer has expressed interest in one of the three available downstate casino licenses and has allegedly already started discussions with Las Vegas brands to potentially […]
Insider Claims Two Ontario Operators Took Advantage of High-Rollers
An industry insider familiar with casino VIP programs has recently alleged that two operators in Ontario, Canada, encouraged high-stakes bettors to continue gambling and place large bets. The informant said that VIP employees of the two operators were informally told to keep customers, and even stop high-rollers from using responsible […]
Parq Vancouver Adds a Par-Tee Golf Shop
Parq Vancouver has added one more amenity to build on its already exceptional offerings, and this time it benefits golf enthusiasts. At noon on Monday, November 21, 2022, the Vancouver downtown play-and-stay location launched a new full-service retail store Part-Tee Golf. The new shop is a perfect location for golfers […]
Nova Scotia Casino Workers Protest Against Employer
The latest news coming from Cape Breton’s Casino Nova Scotia Sydney is that staff of the property have formed a picket line for the Cape Breton Eagles game on Thursday. The security workers are unhappy with their employer – Great Canadian Gaming Corporation and are hopeful that the protest will […]
The University of Guelph Posts Findings from New Gambling Research
Most recently, the University of Guelph has published its newest gambling research, which can be found in the Psychology of Addictive Behaviors journal. This latest research suggests that many gamblers break their own limits on stressful days when there are other temptations. The new funding also applies to those who […]
Albertan Scores Largest Lotto Max Win in the Province
Once again, a Canadian lottery player has been transformed into a lottery multi-millionaire by playing Lotto Max. On Monday, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission reported that Calgary business owner Mitchel Dyck has won the stunning CA$70,000,000 in Lotto Max. His major winning is the largest Lotto Max one […]
Calgary’s ACE Casino Airport Prepares for Friday’s Opening
This week Calgary’s gambling enthusiasts are in for a treat, as the city’s new premium casino ACE Casino Airport is opening its doors to the public. The grand opening ceremony for the 70,000-square-foot casino will be held on Friday, November 25, 2022, at 40 Aero Crescent NE. Besides exceptional gambling […]