Canadian lottery enthusiasts will be glad to learn that they can also participate in the next draw for the popular U.S. game – Mega Millions. On Friday, the main prize for the draw-based game hit the mind-boggling US$1.1 billion or CA$1.4 billion. But with no one able to claim the […]
Author: Daniel Thompson
Bally Bet to Partner with the New York Yankees
On August 1, 2022, gambling leader Bally’s Corporation announced that it has inked a lucrative partnership with the New York Yankees. The agreement comes shortly after the betting company made its official debut in the Empire State’s online sports wagering market. It is also the first sports team collaboration for […]
PointsBet Canada Reports First Ontario Numbers
Ontario’s gaming industry has finally heard some financial feedback on the province’s new iGaming market. On Thursday, July 28, 2022, the Australian-based PointsBet reported that it has accumulated over CA$14 million in online sports wagers for the first three months of operations in the new market. However, the province is […]
Unifor Members Form Picket Line at Casino Woodbine
With Unifor Local 1090 and Great Canadian Gaming Corporation failing to reach an agreement on a new collective agreement, a new picket line has been formed. Following the strike at the employer’s Pickering Casino Resort, another demonstration rally has formed and this time at the company’s Casino Woodbine. With all […]
BCLC Reminds of Expiring CA$15M Ticket
The clock is ticking as the British Columbia Lottery Corporation reminds its players of an expiring Lotto Max ticket worth millions of Canadian dollars. The ticket in question was purchased last August somewhere in Vancouver and it is worth the amazing CA$15 million. However, almost a year later, the winner […]
Betway Goes Live in Ontario in the Next Few Days
The list of online operators in Ontario will soon grow bigger as Betway is preparing for an imminent launch. The company received its license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario in April this year, but it did not have the needed documentation to commence work. Now, everything is […]
Manitoba Says No Rule Violations in Assiniboia Downs Race
Recently, the Manitoban harness racing sector has been shaken up by a peculiarly run race at Assiniboia Downs on July 20, 2022. The provincial regulator for Thoroughbred racing the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba, has most recently ruled that there have been no violations committed in a controversial […]
Former MP Gets Trial Extension over Breaches of Trust Charges
This week, Canada learned that the trial of former Liberal MP Raj Grewal will be extended to later this year. Mr. Grewal who was MP for Brampton East was charged by the RCMP over abuse of his authority during the time of his term, thus soliciting millions of Canadian dollars […]
Loto-Québec Advertises Its Amenities in New Spot
Early this month, Loto-Québec launched a brand-new campaign, aimed to promote how its gaming entertainment offerings are more than just casino experiences. The campaign is titled “We’re All Play”, and it features a one-minute-long spot which showcases the premium amenities of the Crown corporation’s land-based casino properties across the province […]
Three Women Take Schenectady Casino to Court
Three Schenectady women have decided to take a local casino property to court over alleged assault earlier this year. Takeylyn Gibson and her twin daughters, Tajhanae and Tahziana Gibson claim that they were verbally and physically abused by several security guards of Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady. The three are […]