Members of the British Columbia Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) working at casinos petitioned BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) this week demanding fairness in wages and working conditions at casinos across the province. Workers from several British Columbia casinos held a rally outside the BCLC office in Vancouver On Monday, several workers from multiple BC …
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Great Canadian Entertainment is selling Casino Nanaimo, a well-known facility on Vancouver Island, to Petroglyph Development. The acquisition was approved by the Great Canadian Board of Directors in unanimity. Great Canadian Entertainment will offer Petroglyph transition services for a maximum of two years following closure However, the sale is still pending customary closing conditions and …
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Gigadat, a prominent Canadian fintech company specializing in online payment and security solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with PayDo, an FCA and FINTRAC-recognized Electronic Money Institution (EMI). Gigadat, PayDo announce partnership to improve payment services across Canada This collaboration aims to enhance PayDo’s innovative payment services across Canada, utilizing Gigadat’s extensive fintech experience and …
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Ezugi, a subsidiary of the Evolution Group, has launched its live casino services in Ontario’s growing online gaming market, partnering with theScore Bet and Bet99 sportsbooks. The company made its U.S. debut eight years ago in New Jersey, and now Ezugi is bringing its renowned live casino offerings to Canadian players. Ontario joins a growing …
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Bally’s Corporation, a Rhode Island-based casino gambling, sports betting, and interactive entertainment company, joins BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, PokerStars, and other operators interested in offering iGaming in Alberta. Bally’s executives hope Alberta will establish a regulated market for iGaming comparable to Ontario’s Bally’s Corporation is the latest gaming company to hire lobbyists in Alberta. Of course, …
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Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) President and CEO Paul Burns told Yogonet during a recent interview that Canada’s gambling industry is thriving because its companies, technologies, and products are in “constant demand.” Canadian Gaming Summit ran from June 18-20 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre “The pace at which the industry continues to evolve is relentless, …
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BetMGM, a leading online gaming and sports betting company in the U.S., is reportedly Ontario’s top sportsbook and casino with 20% market share, according to Eilers & Krejcik Gaming’s “The EKG Line.” BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt said the sportsbook held a 22% market share in December 2023 BetMGM’s share, which it self-reported last year as …
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Dale Nally, the Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction in Alberta, Canada, says the province can transform itself into an iGaming hub for gamblers, similar to Ontario, in the future. Dale Nally wants to expand the iGaming market for Alberta residents by establishing a gambling regulatory framework Furthermore, the only legal online casino …
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A new development project in Ontario is set to transform the skyline of Niagara Falls with the construction of twin skyscrapers that will include a casino. Hennepin Realty Holdings has filed plans with the City of Niagara Falls to build 58-floor twin towers Developer Hennepin Realty Holdings has filed plans with the City of Niagara …
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A gambler from Canada had a rewarding Friday morning at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kevin Schenk was playing Face Up Pai Gow when he was dealt five aces, winning a (USD) $219,578 jackpot by making a $5 side bet. The Canadian gambler joins other winners at The Venetian By winning the six-figure jackpot, …
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