Tagged canada

No Casino Peterborough group steps back from legal proceedings

January 2, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Ontario, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In Canada, a lobby group opposed to a plan that would bring a casino to the small Ontario city of Peterborough has reportedly stepped back as an official party to the legal battle against the envisioned develop...

Gateway Casinos And Entertainment Limited expanding into Ontario

Adam Morgan

December 14, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Ontario, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

In Canada, Gateway Casinos And Entertainment Limited is set to enter the Ontario casino market after being selected as the primary service provider for the province’s northern and southwest gaming bundles. V...

Casino Niagara to undergo multi-million dollar upgrade

Adam Morgan

December 10, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Technology, Ontario

In Canada, the Casino Niagara recently marked its 20th birthday with an announcement that it is to receive just over $5.3 million in partnership with the provincial gaming authority for an upgrade that is set t...

Ainsworth Game Technology Limited warns of decreased annual profit

Adam Morgan

November 21, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Economy/Finance

Australian slot manufacturer Ainsworth Game Technology Limited has warned investors that its pre-tax annual profit could fall to around $11 million from the $25.76 million it recorded for its previous fiscal ye...

Winnipeg casinos to run 24-hour pilot program

Adam Morgan

November 18, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Manitoba

In Canada, the two provincially-run casinos in Winnipeg have announced plans to run a four-month pilot program that will see the pair offer around-the-clock gaming over the weekends. According to a report fr...

Paragon Gaming receives Nevada Gaming Control Board approval for Hard Rock Tahoe

Adam Morgan

November 4, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Nevada

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has unanimously recommended the approval of a series of management and ownership licenses that will see Paragon Gaming acquire a majority interest in the Hard Rock Hotel And Casi...

Niagara Falls asks for local voice in casino contract decision

Adam Morgan

October 28, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Ontario, Licenses

In Canada, the city council for Niagara Falls has unanimously passed an official resolution asking the Ontario Lottery And Gaming Corporation to seek its advice and opinion as the casino regulator seeks a new s...

The Lucky Dragon Hotel And Casino receives Nevada license approval

Adam Morgan

October 21, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Casino openings, Licenses

Ahead of the 203-room property’s scheduled official opening on December 3, the Nevada Gaming Commission has approved a non-restricted gaming license for The Lucky Dragon Hotel And Casino. According to a repo...

Local officials approve plan to expand British Columbia casino

Adam Morgan

October 19, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, British Columbia

In Canada, local officials in the Vancouver suburb of Langley have unanimously approved a plan from Gateway Casinos And Entertainment Limited to expand the casino operator’s Cascades Casino Hotel And Convention...

Century Casinos Incorporated completes Apex Casino purchase

Adam Morgan

October 4, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Alberta, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

After revealing its intention to purchase the Apex Casino near Edmonton, Alberta, in early-July, Century Casinos Incorporated has announced that it has now completed the $21.2 million deal to give it a fourth c...

Seminole Tribe Of Florida takes “exclusivity” fight to federal court

Adam Morgan

October 4, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Florida, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The Seminole Tribe Of Florida is in federal court this week arguing that it should be able to keep the sole right to offer “banked” card games such as blackjack at most of its casinos in the southern state. ...

British Columbia Lottery reportedly moves to protect monopoly

Sadonna Price

September 22, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, British Columbia, Online Gambling News

British Columbia officials are putting a stop to international online gambling operators who are offering their services to residents. A warning has been sent out telling operators from other countries to stay ...

The Grand Villa Casino in downtown Edmonton now officially open

Renee Kingsley

September 9, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Alberta, Casino openings, Canada, Casino closures

Gateway Casinos and Entertainment spent $32 million to develop the new Grand Villa Casino in downtown Edmonton and officially opened the casino to the public on September 7. The facility is attached to the east...

Grand Villa Edmonton opening today 7pm

Adam Morgan

September 7, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Alberta, Casino openings

In Canada, the new Grand Villa Edmonton casino from operator Gateway Casinos And Entertainment Limited will open for business later today offering players a selection of 600 slots and 24 gaming tables spread ac...

Changes in Ontario’s gaming laws will not stop Scugog Island casino from continuing its community support

Renee Kingsley

September 6, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Canada, Casino expansion projects, Ontario

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) have proposed since 2013 to make a number of changes to its gaming laws in an effort to modernize the gambling industry in Ontario. The corporation has plans to ...