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 […]
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Long Islanders Protest Against Nassau County Casino Bid
On Sunday, May 21, 2023, the āSay No to the Casino Civic Associationā organized a rally to protest against Las Vegas Sandsā 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 […]
BetVictor Joins Forces with Canadian Elite Basketball League
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 […]
Fanatics Purchases PointsBet in US$150M Deal
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 […]
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 Canadaās 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 […]