It is true that Peter Kappel was only recently appointed at his new position as the British Columbia Lottery Corporationâs (BCLC) Board Chair, but he has already projected that the Kamloops-situated headquarters of the Crown corporation is to see a major overhaul in terms of its downtown location. The new […]
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New Tribal Casino to Open in Western Washington in September
A small, rural tribe in Washington State announced the development of a new casino near Darrington. After several attempts at opening their own gaming facility, the Sauk Suiattle Indians have finally succeeded at launching the casino project with a helping hand from another sovereign nation, the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe. […]
Detroit Casinos Report Increased Revenues during Caesars Windsor Strike
The gaming industry in Detroit has most probably benefited from the two-month closure of the largest casino resort in Ontario, which is just a few miles away from properties such as MotorCity, MGM Grand Detroint and Greektown. Analystsâ predictions just became concrete as Detroit casinos reported increased revenues during the […]
Americans and Canadians Lost over $117 Million in Lottery Scams in 2017
Lottery scams, sweepstakes and prize schemes are among the most serious frauds in North America in recent years, with $117 million in losses reported in Canada and the United States in 2017 alone. Researchers warn that this type of scams targets mostly seniors through cold calls, direct mail, text messages […]
Okanagan Casino Workers Return to Bargaining Table on Friday
The union representing around 675 striking casino workers in the Okanagan region will renew talks with casino management on Friday. The new mediation date is scheduled exactly one week after employees of four Gateway casinos voted in favour of strike action. With the latest announcement from the BC Government and […]
Workers Remain behind Picket Lines at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver
Hard Rock Casino Vancouver employees remain behind picket lines after they announced strike action more than a month ago. Despite that, the casino still tries to maintain its operations and keep the events schedule, but many people have decided to miss a show or a concert and respect the workersâ […]
Court Dismisses Ajax Appeal against Durham Live Casino Project
The Town of Ajax is apparently losing the battle with its neighbour, Pickering, over which community should have a full-fledged casino within a year or two. On Tuesday, the Divisional Court dismissed an appeal filed by Ajax against the Durham Live in Pickering, which means the casino project can now […]
Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Announces Layoffs at Ontario Facilities
One of the largest gaming and hospitality operators in Canada, Gateway, has started layoffs at different facilities across the province of Ontario. The staff reductions come as part of the companyâs strategy to maximize its efficiency, says a Gateway official, but according to a local labour union, the lost jobs […]
Casino Workers Rally at BCLCâs Offices to Call for Respect, Fair Wages
More than a hundred unionized casino workers held a rally at the offices of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation in Vancouver on Monday, demanding fairness across the gaming industry. They signed a petition asking the government-run agency to intervene in the month-long Hard Rock Casino Vancouver labour strike and to […]
Canadaâs Record $60 Million Lottery Jackpot Hit in Quebec
The $60 million Lotto Max jackpot which, smashed all records last week, has been hit somewhere in Quebec but the lucky winner has still not claimed the historic prize. When the identity of the winning ticket holder is confirmed, this would be the largest lottery jackpot ever won in Canada. […]