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 company’s strategy to maximize its efficiency, says a Gateway official, but according to a local labour union, the lost jobs […]
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Casino Workers Rally at BCLC’s 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 […]
Canada’s 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. […]
Strike Action Might Close Four Gateway Casinos in Okanagan This Week
More than 675 employees from Gateway casinos in the Okanagan region in British Columbia voted in favour of strike action last week. Unless they receive a new proposal from their employer, workers threaten to hit the picket lines which could close four facilities, including Kelowna’s Playtime Casino. On Friday, the […]
California’s Table Mountain Tribe to Develop New Casino
Table Mountain Rancheria, one of the federally recognized tribes in the State of California, is said to build a new casino, along with a hotel and an entertainment venue. A recent environmental report says that the tribe plans to transfer it current casino into a brand new building, while the […]
Canada’s Lottery Offers Record-Breaking $112 Million Friday Night
The Canadian Lotto Max, available across all provinces, has smashed all records this week, offering the historic $112 million in prizes for the draw on Friday night. Comparable in size to some of the larger jackpots in the United States, the lottery is becoming increasingly popular, with people questioning its […]
Caesars Windsor Reopens, Fears of Strike Long-Term Effects Remain
Casino players will probably take pleasure in the sounds of cards being dealt and slot machines spinning their reels as Caesars Windsor re-opens today after 60 days of a labour strike. But considering the major role of the casino to the region’s economy, fears of the long-term effects of the […]
Court Fines Casino Rama $50,000 after Employees Slip and Fall on Icy Parking Lot
Ontario’s Casino Rama, the largest First Nations casino in Canada, has been fined $50,000 after being found responsible for a 2016 incident that left two employees critically injured. The two workers slipped and fell while walking down the casino’s parking lot which was covered in ice and snow. Following a […]
B.C. Lottery Sparks Controversy as It Keeps $30 Million Jackpot Winner Identity Secret
In April, an unidentified person won the largest lottery jackpot in the history of British Columbia but contrary to the rules, the person is allowed to remain anonymous after claiming the record $30 million jackpot. The decision sparked controversy, making people wonder why the provincial lottery corporation is breaking its […]
Concerns Rise over B.C.’s Anti-Money Laundering Measures as Police Arrests Casino Patron with $75,000 in Chips
Richmond’s River Rock Casino has been, once again, linked to suspicious cash transfers and cases of money laundering, according to Canadian authorities. Last month, they arrested an alleged international money launderer while he was playing baccarat at the casino. Despite the recently introduced measures for countering financial crime, however, he […]









