Richmond’s River Rock Casino has been engulfed in flames since September this year, when British Columbia’s newly-elected government made public a 2016 casino report that had been swept under the carpet by the previous government. The report revealed details regarding suspicious transactions that took place at River Rock Casino Resort […]
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Del Lago Resort & Casino Worsens Traffic Jams at Waterloo Thruway Exit
Concerns about an increase in traffic at Waterloo Thruway exit due to the adjacent del Lago Resort & Casino proved to be true. Some time ago, officials were warned about possible traffic issues related to del Lago Resort & Casino. According to reliable sources, the entertainment complex opened in February […]
Gateway Eyes Ambitious Casino Expansion in North Bay
Largest Canadian casino operator Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited seeks to broaden its reach on familiar home turf, with plans for a major investment in a casino project in North Bay. The casino may be built on the former Nordfibre location or on nearby land. Supposing that the casino proposal […]
British Columbia Gaming Corporation Ups the Ante in Anti-Money Laundering Campaign
Last week, Casino Reports produced an article regarding British Columbia Lottery Corporation’s (BCLC) new role in fighting money laundering activities at British Columbia’s casinos. As it can be recalled, BCLC increased its oversight of casinos to better help the industry crack down on illicit practices. As part of the initiative, […]
Casino Officials Gauge Parq Vancouver Economic Effect on Neighbouring Casino Businesses
The newest and hottest entertainment destination in Vancouver opened its doors to the public on 29th September this year. The casino operator Paragon Gaming LLC rolled out the red carpet of its full-fledged casino resort Parq Vancouver, located in the heart of the city. The announcement of the opening of […]
Gateway Presents Casino Project Draft, Awaits Community Feedback
Canadian gambling and entertainment operator Gateway Casinos and Entertainment presented its plan for the construction of a new casino at the Delta Town and Country Inn site. The new gambling venue is estimated to amount to $70 million. Casino officials will reveal more details on the project and announce a […]
David Baazov Seeks Dismissal of Insider Trading Lawsuit
On Friday last week, the Globe and Mail unveiled that former Amaya Inc. CEO David Baazov has filed motions with the Quebec court to dismiss the civil charges laid against him by the Quebec financial regulator in relation to insider trading indictments. The media reported that Mr. Baazov’s attorneys filed […]
Gateway’s Kingsway Entertainment District May Fall Prey to Anti-Casino Expansion Group in Sudbury
Canada’s biggest private casino Gateway Casinos & Entertainment took yet another hit after the vigorous anti-casino group Casino Free Sudbury is stepping up its campaign to convince city officials and people to say “no” to the proposed casino expansion project in Sudbury. Since Gateway announced its intention to establish a […]
Gateway’s Kingsway Entertainment District Receives Final Key Approval
Canadian gambling operator Gateway Casinos and Entertainment received thumbs up from the city council to establish a C$60 million full-fledged gaming complex on the Kingsway. The project includes a hotel, a casino and many other non-gambling amenities, including restaurants, meeting rooms, bars and open green spaces. Among all other things, […]
Local Government Grants More Power to British Columbia Lottery Corp. in War Against Money Laundering
Mere months ago, British Columbia Lottery Corp. (BCLC) has found itself in the middle of a money laundering firestorm, after a shelved casino report showed lapses in anti-money laundering controls at British Columbia. The scandal undermined BCLC’s authority, which holds the monopoly over the casino industry in the Canadian province. […]