The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake is patiently awaiting a verdict from the Ontario Superior Court after last weekās hearings between the tribe and Ontarioās internet gambling watchdog. The First Nation took legal action against the provinceās competitive sector for online casinos and sports betting, claiming the market was operating in […]
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Las Vegas Sands Faces Obstacle in New York Casino Pursuit
A while back, Las Vegas Sands expressed its desire to land one of the three available downstate casino licenses in New York. It plans to launch an integrated casino resort at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale on Long Island. However, on Friday, a New York State Supreme Court […]
SIGA Makes Hefty Donation to Prince Albert Food Bank
This week, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority handed a cheque worth CA$25,000 to the Prince Albert Food Bank. It is now the largest donation ever made to the organization. Also, the hefty contribution comes as part of SIGAās Community Investment Food Security Strategy, which would see it donate CA$225,000 to […]
Related Companies Sheds More Light on New York Casino Bid
Related Companies, which previously announced its intentions to pursue a gaming license for downstate New York, has shed more light on its casino bid for Hudson Yards. The company has submitted a rezoning application with the Department of City Planning, and shared its intentions to build three new skyscrapers and […]
Woodbine Ent. to Host New Claiming Pop-Up Series
Woodbine Entertainment has some exciting news in store for horsepeople and fans of harness racing. Ontarioās leading operator for horse racing has announced a new Claiming Pop-Up Series for harness pacers at Woodbine Mohawk Park in Campbellville. The four-week CA$8,000 series will kick off at the Standardbred track on Monday, […]
First Nation Challenges Ontario’s iGaming Sector in Court
Almost two years ago, Ontario kicked off its online casino and sports betting sector for private operators, and the Mohawk Council of KahnawĆ :ke was less than pleased with the province. The Quebec-based First Nation took legal action against Ontario over the legality of the market, and it recently rejected the […]
New York Reigns Supreme as the U.S. Sports Betting Capital
Over the last couple of years, New York has emerged as the leader in sports betting across the United States. This was once again confirmed by a recent report by the American Gaming Association, which reveals that in 2023, the Empire State generated US$1.7 billion in sports wagering proceeds, leaving […]
Great Canadian Entertainment Reveals New CFO
This week, one of Canadaās premier casino operators, Great Canadian Entertainment, announced an important appointment. The company revealed that it has hired Pauline Alimchandani as Chief Financial Officer, who will take over the role effective from March 31, 2024. At that time, the current CFO Darren Gwozd will step down […]
Air Dice Group Joins Ontario as a Licensed iGaming Supplier
Air Dice Group, a prominent name in the world of online gambling, has recently revealed that it has secured a license to operate in Ontarioās open and competitive iGaming market. The game developer has been approved for a B2B license by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, allowing it […]
Problem Gambling Concerns Grow Stronger in New York
Since the introduction of legal mobile sports betting, New York has seen a rise in problem gambling concerns and lawmakers are taking measures to mitigate the issue. For instance, U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko introduced a bill titled Betting on Our Future Act in Congress to ban predatory online sports wagering […]