International Game Technology is well-known as one of the leaders in the gaming world and its constant pursuit of new opportunities for development has brought it to Canadaās Lottery field. Through its partnership with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, IGT is striving to introduce e-bingo offerings to the wide […]
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Gateway Casinos Gets BCLC Approval for Cascades Casino Delta Construction
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has given the nod to a new casino which is set to be built on the old Delta Town & Country Inn site with construction works set to start at the beginning of 2019. The casino, called Cascades Casino Delta, is to be operated […]
Both Gateway Casinos and BCGEU Members Reap the Benefit from New Collective Agreement Ratification
Last Friday, unionized casino workers of Gateway Casinos decided to ratify a new contract with their employer, which put an end to an almost 5-month strike. As a result of the decision, nearly 700 employees at the Gateway Casinosā venues in Penticton, Kelowna and Kamloops Vernon were to get back […]
Shorelines Casino Peterborough Opening Raises Some Questions about Problem Gambling Rates in the Region
The new Shorelines Casino Peterborough opened in the middle of October, offering 22 table games, 500 slot machines, along with a 230-seat buffet restaurant and a 40-seat a la carte restaurant. As Casino Reports revealed at the time, hundreds of gambling enthusiasts have visited the casino during the official opening, […]
New Provincial Planning Rules Dispute Delays Sudbury Casino and Arena Decision
The debate regarding the new provincial planning rules could lead to an actual decision on the controversial Sudbury arena and casino in 2019. The proceeding which already started at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) as part of the debate on the construction of the new Kingsway Entertainment District project […]
BC Attorney General Says Rules Apply to Everyone Following Parq Vancouver Casino Incident with Drake
The Attorney General of British Columbia said that new gambling rules aimed at tackling money laundering in the provinceās casinos apply for everyone. Mr. Eby refused to make comments on private issues such as the incident which happened to Canadian rapper Drake at Parq Vancouver but emphasized on the fact […]
LPAT to Hear Appeals On New Sudbury Arena and Casino
The debate over a new Sudbury arena and casino is set to be brought to a provincial tribunal. Today, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) is scheduled to meet with the two parties of the argument for the first time. The Tribunal is to see representatives of the City of […]
Parq Vancouver Denies āProfilingā Drake after Accusations of Banning the Rapper from Gambling
The Parq Vancouver casino apologized and said it is categorically against racism, following some accusations it faced from the Canadian rapper Drake. A few days ago, the rapper used his official Instagram accountās story to call Parq Vancouver āthe works run businessā he has ever seen. As revealed by Aubrey […]
Gateway Casinos Reaches Tentative Agreement with BCGEU That Could End Okanagan Casinos Workersā Strike
The four-month strike of the union member workers of Gateway Casinos has been brought to an end. A tentative agreement has been reached between the Canadian gambling operator and the British Columbia Government and Service Employees Union (BCGEU), as revealed by the workersā union in a short e-mail. A spokesperson […]
UBC Researchers Find Connection between Catchy Audiovisual Features of EGMs and Gambling Addiction
A new research published on Monday revealed that flashing lights and electronic sounds coming from electronic gambling machines (EGMs), which are also known as slot machines or poker machines/pokies, could make players take more risks while playing, which on the other hand boosts the machinesā addictive potential. Scientists from the […]