The insider trading case against David Baazov, former CEO of Canada’s largest online gambling company Amaya (recently rebranded into The Stars Group) has been postponed to give Baazov’s attorneys time to read through more than 4 million pieces of evidence and prepare the defense. Judge Salvatore Mascia of the Court […]
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Gateway’s Delta Casino Proposal Raises Social, Economic and Traffic Concerns
Last Thursday, City of Delta held its third public information meeting over Gateway’s proposal to build a $70-million entertainment complex at the 11-acre site of Delta Town and Country Inn. Delta staff, representatives from the British Columbia Lottery Corporation and Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited were available at Harris Barn […]
British Columbia Brings New Measures to Sweep All Dirty Cash
Mere days ago, British Columbia Attorney-General David Eby announced that Peter German is to expand his probe into money laundering at Lower Mainland casinos and include real estate lending market. The statement came shortly after the media agency the Globe and Mail unveiled rampant money laundering activity through Vancouver’s proliferating […]
Wynn Resorts New CEO Negates Having Information Regarding Previous Sexual Misconduct Reports
The development of events around Wynn Resorts and its leading positions is a hot topic for everyone in the industry, as there are new happenings every day. The most recent information which revolves around the company’s name came from its newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Matt Maddox who claimed that […]
Gambling Hotspot Macau Witnesses Surge of Tourists during Chinese New Year Celebrations
The Chinese New Year celebrations are a special time of the year as they provide both the people celebrating and the businesses in the region with quite the experience involving many festivities. Macao Government Tourism Office reported the information that this year has brought more people ready to celebrate in […]
Money Laundering Suspicions at B.C. Casinos Spread Tentacles Far and Wide
Casinos are often used by criminals as a front for money laundering crime. All casinos are required to have an appropriate system and to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. Canada’s gambling industry grows, but money laundering and other corrupt activities have been the scourge that needs to be tackled […]
British Columbia Officially De-Registers River Rock Casino Employee over Money Laundering Violations
Late last month, Postmedia News reported that British Columbia gaming authorities revoked the registration of Lisa Gao, a River Rock Casino employee who oversaw all high-limit betting operations at the gambling property. The employee de-registered by B.C.’s gaming policy and enforcement branch allegedly violated Canada’s anti-money laundering policies. The decision […]
Hard Rock Casino Ottawa Moves Forward with Casino Expansion Plan
Yesterday, the Hard Rock Casino Ottawa partnership that consists of HR LP Investor Inc. (owned by Hard Rock International) and RCR Investor Inc. (owned by Rideau Carleton Raceway Holdings Limited) officially announced that the two partners have already submitted a rezoning application that is to move forward phases 2 and […]
Gateway Unveils Ambitious Casino Expansion Plan in Hanover
One of Canada’s largest and most diversified gambling company Gateway Casinos & Entertainment announced that the company inked an agreement with Hanover, Bentinck and Brant Agricultural Society (the owner of an unfinished banquet hall at Hanover Raceway) to take over the place. The company unveiled plans to invest into the […]
David Baazov and the Stars Group Face Lawsuit Over Pay Dispute
The Stars Group, the Canadian gambling giant that has been making the headlines because of its involvement in Canada’s biggest insider-trading case, is now challenged to overcome yet another. Earlier today, the media agency Thr Globe and Mail found out that Gideon Van Kessel from Florida has filed an $8-million […]









