A while back, Alberta shared plans to launch an online gambling market similar to the one in Ontario and there were no updates on it for a while. But at the recent ICE conference in London, Dale Nally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction provided an update on […]
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Bear Hills Casino Kicks Off Operations This Spring
After breaking ground in October 2022, Bear Hills Casino & Travel Resort is nearing its official opening. The gambling establishment located close to the QEII between Wetaskiwin and Ponoka in Alberta, will kick off operations in the spring of 2024. The new location will start with 80 full and part-time […]
PrizePicks Suspends Fantasy Pick’ Em Contests in New York
PrizePicks will be suspending its operations in New York State. Just recently, the popular fantasy sports contest platform agreed to a settlement with the New York State Gaming Commission and pay almost US$15 million in penalty, due to operating in the state without authorization. Data from the regulator shows that […]
Booming Games Earns iGaming Supplier Spot in Ontario
Ontario’s competitive internet gambling market grows even larger, as Booming Games announces its entry. This week, the iGaming supplier of content revealed that it has been awarded a B2B license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. With its newly acquired permit, the supplier will be able to team […]
Penn Entertainment Gains Access to New York’s Betting Sector
After previously expressing interest in joining New York’s gambling scene, Penn Entertainment has finally found its entry to the Empire State. This week, the operator of ESPN Bet revealed it has paid around US$25 million to Wynn Resorts to acquire its mobile sports betting license for the Empire State. It […]
SIGA Adds EV Charging Stations to Three Casinos
In an announcement from this week, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority revealed that it has installed electronic vehicle charging stations at three casinos. Now, guests of Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert, Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford and Painted Hand Casino in Yorkton have access to Level 3 fast […]
OLG Installs Its First Self-Serve Lottery Terminals
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has an update on its new and innovative self-serve lottery terminals. Most recently, the Crown agency reported that it has begun piloting process for the kiosks at select retail locations across the province. The terminals feature some of the industry’s most advanced self-service solutions, […]
B.C. Braces for Record-Shattering Super Bowl Betting
There is no doubt that the Super Bowl is among the largest sports events around the world, and this year’s edition has gathered quite the momentum in Canada. British Columbia Lottery Corporation predicts that its PlayNow betting platform will see a record-setting wagering volume. Meanwhile, on Sunday, the Kansas City […]
Ontarians Wager Over CA$1.4 Billion on Football Action
Just before last weekend’s Super Bowl LVIII, iGaming Ontario released some interesting data regarding football wagering in Canada’s most populous province. It was revealed that since April 1, 2023, Ontarian sports fans have wagered more than CA$1.4 billion on football on the province’s over 50 legal iGaming operators. It is […]
Quebec Warns of Fraudulent Betting Sites Ahead of Super Bowl
Super Bowl LVIII is just over 48 hours away and as one of the largest sporting events in the world, it is expected to bring some immense betting volume. However, Loto-Québec advises Quebecers who plan on betting on the event to be careful about fraudulent online gaming websites, which use […]









