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Ontario’s sports betting market has enjoyed plenty of interest from players and operators, and now STX is willing to take the sector to the next level. Just recently, the operator announced that it is preparing to launch the first licensed sports wagering exchange in the province. The company’s aim is […]

Saskatchewan has now issued its latest set of quarterly charitable gaming grants to groups and organizations from the province. According to reports, this time the total grants amounted to approximately CA$1.9 million and have been shared between more than 1,300 groups. This includes communities such as Luseland, Macklin, Unity, Wilkie, […]

Steven Cohen has already proclaimed his interest in acquiring one of the downstate commercial gaming licenses, but his bid to bring one to Citi Field has been obstructed. The owner of the New York Mets recently learned that New York State Sen. Jessica Ramos will not be introducing a bill […]

After Casino Woodbine locked out nearly 1,000 of its employees as of May 8, 2023, picket lines in front of the casino are still going strong. The Public Services Alliance of Canada members have been joined by supporters who back their protest. Locked-out staff are hopeful to negotiate an improved […]

On Sunday, May 21, 2023, the “Say No to the Casino Civic Association” organized a rally to protest against Las Vegas Sands’ proposed US$4 billion casino resort in Nassau County, Long Island. The organization was joined by locals who also demonstrated their disapproval of the project before local legislators voted […]

After its official entry in Ontario, BetVictor is again expanding its business in the country. This time, the betting operator inked a partnership with the Canadian Elite Basketball League to become its official sports betting partner for the 2023 season. Through the deal, the two parties will provide an enhanced […]

This week, Fanatics announced that it has inked a deal for the acquisition of leading gaming brand, PointsBet in an agreement worth approximately US$150 million. Now, shareholders of PointsBet will vote on the sale in June, and the deal is still subject to regulatory approvals. However, the purchase of the […]

This week, the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens, New York City, issued a statement to support a local casino in the pursuit of a full-scale commercial gaming license. The hospital explained that Resorts World New York City has been a valuable partner and generous supporter of the neighbourhood and […]

Century Casinos has now reported that it has struck a definitive contract for VICI Properties to acquire the real estate assets of four properties in Alberta. These four sites are Century Casino & Hotel Edmonton, Century Casino St. Albert, Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, and Century Downs Racetrack and Casino […]

This week, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation informed that there will be some changes to its Game Break self-exclusion program requirements at casinos. With the new rules, patrons will be required to present government-issued photo identification in order to enroll. An official implementation date will be announced in the coming […]