Following unprecedented situation-related setbacks, the highly anticipated groundbreaking ceremony for the upcoming Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is set to commence on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Media officials have been officially invited to participate in this momentous event, marking a significant milestone in the establishment of the future hotel […]
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IGT Supplies 720 New VLTs to Western Canada
On Monday, May 30, 2023, International Game Technology PLC reported that it will be expanding its operations in Western Canada via a Western Canada Lottery Corporation deal. Via this latest agreement, the leading gaming provider will deliver 720 720 CrystalDual® 27 video lottery terminals to WCLC. This will be the […]
River Rock Casino Resort Fuels Richmond’s Coffers
It is safe to say, that the unprecedented situation took its toll on the Canadian land-based gambling industry, but now it seems that the sector has put the challenges behind it. It looks like River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, British Columbia, is one to overcome the lockdown issued, as […]
OLG’s CEO Addresses Current State of Ontario’s iGaming Landscape
Since the opening of its iGaming market for third-party operators, Ontario has become an online gaming heaven which led to a barrage of betting ads. In a recent Legislative Assembly of Ontario’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts, CEO of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Duncan Hannay, said operators need […]
Lotto Max Jackpot Comes at CA$65M in Next Round
Last Friday’s Lotto Max draw did not find a winner for the mega-million jackpot, which makes the next round even more exciting for players. Now, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, the game will feature a main prize of CA$65 million. But that is not all, as there will be also […]
OLG Concludes Pre-Qualification Process for Windsor Property
At the end of last week, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation provided an update on its Request for Pre-Qualification for its Windsor casino. The Crown agency revealed that the first step for finding a qualified operator for the property has concluded. Currently, the gaming facility is operated by Caesars […]
Hockey Stars’ Father Says Sports Betting Ads Are Out of Hand
More and more people are worried about the potential effect of online gambling advertisements on children, due to their immense volume. Most recently, Karl Subban who is the father of three popular hockey players, PK, Malcom and Jordan, has shared his concern about the barrage of betting ads across Canada […]
Canadian Gaming Summit to Discuss SIGA’s Gaming Model
This year’s running of the Canadian Gaming Summit promises tons of important insight into the current state of the local gaming industry and so much more. There will be a section specifically designed for a discussion on the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority and its business model and commitment to communities. […]
OLG Warns CA$70M Winning Will Soon be Invalidated
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has recently issued a statement to remind local players that a major Lotto Max winning is just a few weeks from expiring. This is in relation to a jackpot win from the June 28, 2022 draw of the game, which to this day remains unclaimed. […]
Las Vegas Sands Receives Boost for Downstate Casino Bid
On Monday, Nassau County Legislature provided an important boost for Las Vegas Sands’ pursuit of a downstate license. Members voted 17-1 in favour of granting the lease to the gambling leader, potentially paving its way to launch a world-class casino resort. The legislature cited job creation and economic prosperity for […]