The British Columbia Lottery Corporation is well-known for its proficient practices of operation and its leading role in the gaming field of Canada in general. Now its proficiency has been further solidified by awarding the Corporationās Chief Financial Officer Amanda Hobson one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in […]
Industry Reports
Manitoba’s Casino Expansion Scrapping May Be a Blessing in Disguise for First Nations
This week saw the introduction of Manitobaās Progressive Conservative Government agenda for the following year and as it turned out, the province is no longer interested in pursuing a gambling expansion. This announcement triggered an immediate response from the Canadian federally recognized tribes, also known as the First Nation communities […]
Could New York, Michigan Sports Betting Legalization Efforts Trigger Canada’s Response?
Efforts towards elevating players experience and introducing well-regulated sports wagering sector have been put for the past several years in Canada, with the conversation flaring and coming to a halt. A renewed action was indicated recently, as Canadaās lawmakers begin to realize the best course of action would include keeping […]
Kinsmen Jackpot Bingo’s Missing Ball Caught on Live TV Sparks Controversy, CA$372,229 Jackpot Winner Awaits Final Decision
Bingo might be among the most popular types of gaming in Canada, but it is not protected from hiccups and various mishaps as it has been recently confirmed on live TV. Kinsmen Jackpot Bingo which launched only recently its TV Bingo offering appeared to have lost one of the balls […]
Former Ontario Place Renovation Project Stirs the Pot with Potential Gaming Venue
Ontario Place’s area has been a subject of wide discussion throughout the gaming field of Canada as it has the potential to become an entertainment hotspot in the foreseeable future. In a recent interview on CBC Radio, Ontario Finance Minister Vic Fedeli stated that the government will work on its […]
Golden Race Claims a Spot among Leading Canadian, US Lottery Corporations in NASPL
Golden Race is renown for its operation in the international sports betting field and ever since 2006 it has been proving its proficiency in the sector. This is further proven by the most recent news coming from the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries which signed a partnership […]
Resorts World Catskills Teams Up with bet365 Eyeing Sports Betting Operation
Empire Resorts is well known for its diverse gaming offerings which are set to be elevated by a brand new deal inked only recently between Resorts World Catskillsā parent company and bet365. The major online sports betting operator entered the arrangement through its New York affiliate Hillside LLC, pouring some […]
2017 Contribution of Western Fair Slots to London City Coffers Amounts to CA$4.8 Million
London City hall coffers were boosted with CA$4.8 million thanks to the Western Fair slots in 2017. This has been the annual cash flow received by the city, which could rise even more in case that London gives the green light to the CA$140-million casino project proposed by the largest […]
Illinois Commission Report Finds Video Gambling Legalization Equals Addition of 24 Casinos
The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability has recently released its annual āWagering in Illinoisā report, according to which the addition of video gambling in the state is identical to having more than 24 casino venues. The report tracks the stateās gambling revenue accumulated over the last fiscal year from […]
Louisiana Legislature to Consider DFS Regulation, Taxation and Age Restrictions in Months to Come
Last week, 47 of Louisianaās 64 parishes gave the nod to online daily fantasy sports (DFS). Now, they will have to decide on the regulations of the new form of gambling which is to be brought to their economies. The big question now is whether the restriction and tax rates […]