International Game Technology PLC or IGT has most recently announced that its subsidiary has won a competitive bid to install video lottery terminals with Loto-Québec. As per the agreement, IGT Canada Solutions ULC will gradually deliver PeakDual™ 27 VLTs across the province, in a multi-year deal. This is part of […]
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NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Causes Gambling Controversy
New York is in the process of expanding its land-based casino scene, but it is Gov. Kathy Hochul who steals the headlines. The governor has caused a gambling controversy by appointing Marissa Shorenstein as commissioner of the New York State Gaming Commission. Ms. Shorenstein is the daughter of Stuart Shorenstein, […]
AGCO Fines Fallsview Casino over Anti-Money Laundering Failings
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, which oversees gambling operations in the province, has issued a fine of CA$70,000 to the operator of Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls. The penalty for MGE Niagara Entertainment Inc. comes due to failing to meet provincial protocols to minimize the risk of […]
OLG Proves Once More That it is a Top Employer in Canada
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation reveals this week that it has made its way into Forbes’ list of Canada’s Best Employers for a third consecutive year. The prestigious list is mostly based on input from direct and indirect recommendations from employees who were asked to rate their willingness to recommend […]
PlayNow Awards CA$3M if Canucks Triumph with the Stanley Cup
Vancouver Canucks climbed to the top of the NHL table after a massive win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The surprising form of the team has reinvigorated fans, but it may also come in clutch for those PlayNow players who placed an early bet for the Canucks to win their […]
Windsor Collects Latest Casino Payment from OLG
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has completed the distribution of its most recent revenue-sharing payments from casino operations to host communities throughout the province. Windsor, the home of Caesars Windsor Casino, is among the larger recipients, receiving just over CA$2.1 million for the third quarter of the fiscal year […]
Coney Island Casino Bid Looks for Community Support
The consortium spearheading a bid for the development of a US$3 billion casino in Coney Island, Brooklyn, remains optimistic about securing a gaming license. Comprising Global Gaming Solutions, Saratoga Casino Holdings, and Thor Equities, the alliance is undeterred by the competition. They are seeking community input for their proposal for […]
OLG Shares Q3 Gambling Revenue with Niagara Falls
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation continues its practice of distributing gambling revenue to host communities throughout the province. The City of Niagara Falls remains one of the major recipients, being home to Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara. In the third quarter of the 2023-2024 fiscal year, the city received […]
Betting Ads Account for Nearly 21% of Every Sports Game
Gambling advertisements have become increasingly prevalent during sports games, particularly since the legalization of single-event wagering in Canada. However, the extent to which they dominate broadcasts raises questions. As per research conducted by CBC and experts from the University of Bristol, on average, betting ads can occupy up to 21% […]
Great Blue Heron Casino Opens Elegant Event Venue
Great Canadian Entertainment is upping its live entertainment levels at Great Blue Heron Casino & Hotel. This week, the operator announced the launch of a brand-new live entertainment centre at the gambling location near Port Perry, Ontario. Located on the land of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, the […]









