A new survey has shown that most voters in British Columbia believe that the Canadian provinceās government should hold a public inquiry regarding the circumstances which led to money laundering at the casinos of British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC). The poll, which was conducted by Mario Canseco for Research Co., […]
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Penn National Continues Shopping Spree with Margaritaville Resort Casinoās Operations Purchase
Pennsylvania-based casino and racetrack operator Penn National Gaming revealed that it entered into a definitive agreement under which it is to acquire the operations of Bossier City-based Margaritaville Resort Casino. Penn National Gaming further revealed that it is to partner with New York-based VICI Properties Inc. in order to purchase […]
Louisiana Brings Major Changes to Local Gambling Legislation
The gambling landscape in the state of Louisiana is to see some major changes brought to life, as the local Legislature and the State Governor John Bell Edwards gave the green light to a number of new gambling laws in 2018. The truth is that some of the changes brought […]
BCLC Headquarters Set for Major Overhaul, Says Corporationās Chair
It is true that Peter Kappel was only recently appointed at his new position as the British Columbia Lottery Corporationās (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 […]
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. Analystsā 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 workersā […]
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 […]









