Canada

May 23, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Manitoba, Canadian Tribal

After receiving urban reserve status for the area surrounding its Mystery Lake Hotel in the city of Thompson, the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation has revealed that it is still interested in developing a casino for ...

Re-zoning approved for old industrial land in North Bay to make way for casino

May 18, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Ontario

After plans by the provincial government to bring a privately run gambling facility to one of five northern Ontario cities have been dormant for the last several years, last night the City Council in North Bay ...

City didn’t notify its staff of Shorelines casino rezoning says Slots-hosting township

May 17, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Ontario

The City of Peterborough has been notified by the township that is hosting Kawartha Downs that it received no official contact regarding the Peterborough city council planning committee public meeting on May 9 ...

DBIA report urges downtown casino; Shorelines Casino Peterborough site up for approval

May 14, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Ontario

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A new report released on Friday by the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) states that downtown Peterborough in Ontario, Canada would be hurt by a new casino on the outskirts of town. And representing ove...

Mayor moderates opposition to second Victoria area casino

May 13, 2016

Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, British Columbia, Licenses

The mayor of a Victoria suburb has revealed that he is now feeling “more positive” about a planned move by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) to license a second casino for the area of 344,630 peop...

Trio of casinos account for 16% of Detroit revenues

May 4, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Ontario, Sports betting, Taxation, Michigan

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has revealed that the $174.3 million contributed by the three casinos in Detroit last year accounted for an estimated 16% of the Michigan city’s total revenues. Detroit ...

Closure of Boomtown Casino due to area wildfire announced by Gamehost

May 4, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Alberta

According to a press release from Gamehost Inc., ('Gamehost', the 'Company') (TSE: GH), it has closed its Boomtown Casino, which is located in Fort McMurray’s downtown corridor in Alberta, Canada. Fort McMur...

Not guilty plea filed by David Baazov on insider trading charges

May 4, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Quebec, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

On Monday, it was announced that the former CEO and Chairman of Amaya Gaming, David Baazov, pled not guilty to charges of insider trading, according to the Autorité des marchés financiers. The Quebec securities...

Gateway breaks ground for new BC casino

May 3, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, British Columbia, Casino project updates

Work will begin next week on the $25 million casino in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. The Cascades Casino Penticton being developed by Gateway Casinos & Entertainment will be located next to the So...

Saskatchewan officials green light new Lloydminster casino

April 27, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Canadian Tribal

The Canadian province of Saskatchewan could soon have its ninth casino, after the Saskatchewan Liquor And Gaming Authority granted conditional approval for a new $20 million venue for the city of Lloydminster. ...

City of Orillia showing support for Casino Rama

April 27, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Ontario

The Chippewa's of Rama First Nation are the operators of Casino Rama, a gaming facility located in the city of Orillia. The Ontario gaming venue may be at risk due to a proposal for a new entertainment complex ...

Mayor opposes second Victoria area casino

April 26, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, British Columbia, Licenses

A planned move by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) to license a second casino for greater Victoria has drawn protests from a local politician who believes the area of 344,630 people is already at...

Belleville Casino groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for this week

April 24, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Ontario

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On April 27th, the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony for a new casino in the Belleville area, Shoreline Casino Belleville. The new venue will be part of an East Gaming ...

Brantford receives casino payment from OLG for $1.39 million