The strike at Ontarioās largest casino resort, Caesars Windsor, may end as soon as Friday when workers are expected to vote on the tentative agreement signed earlier this week. The resort has been closed since April 6 after workers rejected the casinoās proposal for a new collective contract and announced […]
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Caesars Windsor Strikes Tentative Agreement with Casino Workers
After 42 days of strike action, during which Caesars Windsor has been shut down, a tentative agreement between the striking workers and casino management has been reached. The labour union representing approximately 2,300 Caesars Windsor employees announced the news a couple of hours ago, adding that the strike continues until […]
Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands to Add a New Hotel
The small gaming venue in the town of Gananoque, Ontario, known as Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands, received city approval to construct a four-storey hotel. In a unanimous vote on Monday, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands allowed the development of a 60,547-square-foot building with 78 hotel rooms across […]
Negotiations Resume at Caesars Windsor as Detroit Casinos Post Higher Revenues
As Tuesday marks the 40th day since the beginning of the labour strike and closure of Ontarioās largest casino resort, negotiations between Caesars Windsor workers and casino management are set to resume. While the complex has shut down all operations, its competitors across the border in Detroit post higher revenues […]
Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Remains Open Despite Workersā Strike
Following months of negotiations over their new collective agreement with casino management, workers at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver announced a strike on Friday. Despite the labour disruption, the facility remains open with all slot machines available for guest play, Jimmy Ho, General Manager at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, said in […]
Caesars Windsor and Striking Workers Head Back to the Bargaining Table on Tuesday
More than a month after workers at the Caesars Windsor hit the picket line, there is hope for resolving the strike that shut down the largest casino in Ontario. In a tweet, Unifor Local 444, the union representing around 2,300 striking workers, said that they would be heading back to […]
Pakistan Bans Gambling-Related Content on TV during Holy Month
As an Islamic country, Pakistan observes the Holy Month of Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan) and this year, the Islamabad High Court has decided to ban all gambling-related content on TV channels during that time. This includes all lottery shows, either aired live or recorded, and even lotteries […]
Ottawa Gives the Thumbs Up to a $318 Million Casino Expansion Project
The City of Ottawa will be home to a full-fledged, 40-hectare casino complex after City Council voted in favour of an ambitious proposal by private gambling operator Hard Rock Casino. The CA$318 million project includes a redevelopment of the existing Rideau Carleton Raceway on Albion Road which has been the […]
NetEnt Launches Live Sports Roulette for 2018 FIFA World Cup
In an effort to capitalize on the worldās biggest sporting event this year, namely the World Cup in Russia, many software companies and gambling operators have introduced special promotions, apps and other innovations designed to bring the tournament closer to their customers. The latest offering comes from the Swedish-based gaming […]
Labour Union Urges Windsor Mayor, Ontario Government to Step in Caesars Windsor Dispute
The Mayor of Windsor, Drew Dilkens, and the government of Ontario should help resolve the disagreement between Caesars Windsor and its employees that led to the month-long strike at the casino, according to representatives of the labour union Unifor Local 444. On Tuesday, workers held a rally in response to […]