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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Play’n GO is partnering with Loto-Québec to launch new online casino games in Canada. Online players now have access to titles such as Tome of Madness, Colt Lightning Thunderstorm, and Boat Bonanza Down Under. Quebec joins Ontario as the second Canadian province to offer Play’n GO games, such as Tome of Madness The Swedish gaming provider …
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Gateway Casinos is reopening its Ontario properties after nearly two weeks of shutdown because of a cyberattack. Fourteen of its Ontario casinos, including Casino Rama in Orillia, Gateway Casinos Innisfil and Playtime Casinos Wasaga Beach, have been closed since April 16 after a ransomware attack knocked out its servers. Gateway Casinos has reopened its Innisfil …
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The NHL Alumni Association is suing PointsBet Canada, “Ontario’s best new legal, regulated online bookmaker,” for $1.1 million. This comes after PointsBet Canada decided to end its sponsorship agreement with the charitable organization. NHL Alumni Association alleges that PointsBet is required to continue paying for its sponsorship agreement until January 2026 In a lawsuit filed …
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Playtech, a gambling software supplier founded by Teddy Sagi in 1999, utilizes data analytics and risk identification to help players gamble responsibly. The company provides several services in the iGaming industry, including software for online casino games and sports betting. Earlier this month, the company announced its partnership via funding with the International Center of …
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Montreal Alouettes defensive lineman Shawn Lemon appealed his CFL suspension for sports gambling and arrived at Alouettes’ training camp on Tuesday. Lemon, 35, is appealing a suspension from the league for betting on games, including one he played in. The CFL’s release did not reveal where the bets were placed. Shawn Lemon is eligible to …
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