Since the opening of its iGaming market for third-party operators, Ontario has become an online gaming heaven which led to a barrage of betting ads. In a recent Legislative Assembly of Ontario’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts, CEO of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Duncan Hannay, said operators need […]
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Lotto Max Jackpot Comes at CA$65M in Next Round
Last Friday’s Lotto Max draw did not find a winner for the mega-million jackpot, which makes the next round even more exciting for players. Now, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, the game will feature a main prize of CA$65 million. But that is not all, as there will be also […]
OLG Concludes Pre-Qualification Process for Windsor Property
At the end of last week, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation provided an update on its Request for Pre-Qualification for its Windsor casino. The Crown agency revealed that the first step for finding a qualified operator for the property has concluded. Currently, the gaming facility is operated by Caesars […]
Hockey Stars’ Father Says Sports Betting Ads Are Out of Hand
More and more people are worried about the potential effect of online gambling advertisements on children, due to their immense volume. Most recently, Karl Subban who is the father of three popular hockey players, PK, Malcom and Jordan, has shared his concern about the barrage of betting ads across Canada […]
Canadian Gaming Summit to Discuss SIGA’s Gaming Model
This year’s running of the Canadian Gaming Summit promises tons of important insight into the current state of the local gaming industry and so much more. There will be a section specifically designed for a discussion on the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority and its business model and commitment to communities. […]
OLG Warns CA$70M Winning Will Soon be Invalidated
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has recently issued a statement to remind local players that a major Lotto Max winning is just a few weeks from expiring. This is in relation to a jackpot win from the June 28, 2022 draw of the game, which to this day remains unclaimed. […]
Las Vegas Sands Receives Boost for Downstate Casino Bid
On Monday, Nassau County Legislature provided an important boost for Las Vegas Sands’ pursuit of a downstate license. Members voted 17-1 in favour of granting the lease to the gambling leader, potentially paving its way to launch a world-class casino resort. The legislature cited job creation and economic prosperity for […]
STX Eyes Launch of Sports Betting Exchange in Ontario
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 […]
Sask. Sends Out Charitable Gaming Grants to Organizations
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, […]
Citi Field Casino Plans Depend on NY Lawmaker
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 […]