The Richmond RCMP continues to crack down on illegal gambling activities in the Province of British Columbia. Most recently, the local law enforcement reported that it has searched a house at Skaha Crescent in Richmond, where it discovered an alleged unlawful gambling den. After the raid, sixteen people were arrested, […]
Casino News
Pickering Casino Resort Opens Hotel to the Public
Great Canadian Entertainment kicks off this week with some exciting news, as the company’s Pickering Casino Resort has now launched its hotel. The resort opened in the summer of 2021, and it will be now complemented by a brand-new 275-room Pickering Casino Resort Hotel. The multi-million hospitality destination is now […]
New Brunswick First Nation Wins Casino Revenue Ruling in Court
Just weeks before the expiration of Madawaska Maliseet First Nation’s tax agreement with New Brunswick, the tribe scored an important win in court. Just recently, the New Brunswick Court of Appeal ruled that the province is required to pay to the band government 95% of the proceeds from video gambling […]
Woodbine Ent. Unveils 2023 Standardbred Stakes Calendar
With the start of 2023, Woodbine Entertainment and Ontario are strapping in the reins for another riveting year of horse racing across the province. On the last working day of last week, the leading equine racing operator published its 2023 Standardbred calendar. It is set to be more than exciting […]
NY Legislators Want to Put Warnings on Gambling Ads
New York lawmakers are working on ways to further protect local bettors from the possible negative effects of gambling. Last week, two legislators introduced a bill, which would require all gambling and sports betting advertisements within the state to feature warnings about the potential harm and effects that gambling could […]
Las Vegas Sands Set Sights on NY Gaming License
The competition for New York State’s three downstate commercial casino licenses is getting more interesting by the day. This week, leading integrated resort company, Las Vegas Sands has also shared its ambitions to join the race. The company’s bid would pursue the development of a multi-billion-dollar hospitality, and entertainment project […]
NHL Athletes Refuse to Discuss Promotional Gambling Deals
Since the recent advancements in the Canadian gambling industry, sports betting ads have been on the rise and are now impossible to miss. They feature some high-profile sports stars such as Great One himself, Wayne Gretzky and other NHL stars. However, as part of an investigation by The Fifth Estate […]
Mobinc’s Conquestador Set for Ontario Debut
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is busy even after the start of the new year, as the regulator licensed its first iGaming brand for 2023. This week, leading platform provider and operator Mobinc reported that it has received the nod from the AGCO to join Ontario’s internet gaming […]
New York Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Mobile Sports Betting
This month, New York State celebrates a special occasion, as the local mobile sports betting market kicked off operations exactly a year ago. In its debut year, the Empire State smashed the record for an annual mobile sports betting handle, as it reported US$16.2 billion. The previous high was set […]
Casino Rama Reveals More Riveting Spring Shows
A few weeks ago, Casino Rama announced that it will host “I Love The 90s Tour” with one of the era’s most prominent artists, but that is not all. This week, the gaming property announced that it has prepared even more exciting shows in the spring of 2023. Some of […]