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 […]
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Queens Hospital Back Casino for Full-Scale License
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 Sells Four Locations to VICI Properties
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 […]
B.C. Alters ID Requirements for Self-Exclusion
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 […]
Seneca Nation and NY Continue Gaming Compact Talks
Seneca Nation of Indians and New York State are in the middle of gaming compact discussions as the current contract is set to expire in December 2023. However, State Sen. George Borrello, a Republican from Sunset Bay, has recently shared that he was not hearing great things about the compact […]
Toronto Woman Comes in Possession of CA$10.6M Jackpot
This week, Ontario learned the name of the latest lottery-minted millionaire from Canada’s most populous province. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has awarded a jackpot worth CA$10.6 million from Lotto 6/49 to the 66-year-old Toronto woman, Xiaomin Han. Now, with the amazing prize, she plans on buying a new […]
Experts Discuss the Impact of Sports Betting Ads in Canada
In the last several years, Canada has witnessed some major developments in its gambling industry, leading to a surge in sports betting advertisements. But with the bombardment of ads, experts from the country debate whether it has become out of control, as it can have a negative effect on young […]
Ontario Needs to Crackdown Suspicious Casino Cash, say Ex-RCMP Officers
Recently, two former officers of the RCMP have directed a message to the Province of Ontario to conduct a complete investigation into the hundreds of millions of dollars of shady cash transactions at casinos. According to recent reports, despite the measures against suspicious transactions and money laundering, Ontario casinos still […]
Canadian Mental Health Association Wants Ban on All iGaming Ads
The Canadian Mental Health Association calls for a more drastic change when it comes to online gambling ads in the country. CMHA has recently proposed to ban all iGaming ads as a way of protecting teens and young adults. The recommendations to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario come […]
Paysafe Introduces Revamped iGaming Wallet for Ontarians
Leader in providing payment solutions, Paysafe, has now introduced a new and improved Skrill online wallet for online bettors in Ontario, Canada. This new version of the wallet has been specifically developed to meet the payment criteria for the needs of online gamblers, as it will allow Ontarians to instantly […]