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Woodbine Entertainment lobbying to expand Mohawk Racetrack into a full-blown casino

December 14, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Canada, Ontario

Woodbine Entertainment Group, the owning company of Mohawk Racetrack in Ontario, revealed its plans to expand the racetrack into a full-blown casino. The Group’s CEO, Jim Lawson, has already said that residents...

Fraser Downs to become Elements Casino Dec. 17

Lars Jones

December 13, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Casino openings, British Columbia, Brick-n-Mortar Poker Rooms, Casino project updates

The long awaited unveiling of Elements Casino in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada is set to happen on Thursday, December 17. Visitors to the renovated Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino can expect to find live e...

Interblock study touts electronic table games as money makers

Sadonna Price

December 3, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Canada, Game manufacturers

Interblock is a luxury gaming manufacturer that recently commissioned a study of electronic table games to be completed by Andrew Jones and Brand Outlook. The study took place in July and August of this year, w...

Quebec moves closer to blocking gambling sites

Alex Lanter

November 17, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Canada, Quebec

In April 2015 the government of Quebec introduced a new law that is going to block different gambling websites. A few days ago, Quebec authorities announced that they are moving forward with the plan to block u...

Scientific Games inks lottery deals in US and Canada

D. Graham

November 10, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Canada, Arizona, Technology, Game manufacturers, Lottery, Iowa

Lotteries in the US states of Iowa and Arizona, plus Loto Quebec in Canada have created new agreements with gaming products and service provider Scientific Games (SG). Loto Quebec will be receiving online re...

West Edmonton Mall to receive a $45M investment from Gateway Casinos

Kim M

November 5, 2015

Alberta, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, World Casino News, Canada, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News

On Wednesday, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment CEO Tony Santo announced that the Palace Casino on the north side of the West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada will be rebranded and redeveloped as th...

Rebranded Elements Casino opening December 17

Sadonna Price

November 5, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Canada, Casino project updates

The Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino of Surrey will soon be introducing the Elements Casino after a major overhaul of the gaming property. On December 17th, the newest entertainment destination will be launche...

New sports betting legislation for Canada

Kim M

October 29, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Canada, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News

Canada will get another shot at approving single-game sports betting legislation, although it remains to be seen as to whether the effort will garner any more success the second time around. The C-290 sports...

DraftKings advertising suspension lifted by ESPN

Sadonna Price

October 14, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Canada, Fantasy Sports

ESPN previously announced that the sports network would be suspending advertising provided by DraftKings based on the allegations of employee data usage. The company, along with FanDuel, has been accused of all...

Retirement plan agreement reached between casino workers and Ontario Lottery

Kim M

October 13, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Canada, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Ontario, Lottery, Horse Racing, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Labor Relations

A tentative agreement was reached on Friday between unionized workers at a casino and two Ontario racetracks and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), according to a statement issued on Sunday. S...

Toronto police crack down on illegal gambling

Lars Jones

October 10, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Ontario, Unlicensed Operation

Toronto police have raided gambling dens and illegal casinos in several areas of the city resulting in the arrests of more than 30 people and seizure of enough gambling equipment and other evidence to fill two...

Canadian gambling law and regulations

Lars Jones

September 24, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Canada, Conferences / Trade Shows, Indepth / Featured Articles

America’s northern neighbour has seen steady growth in its casino industry. The regulated gaming industry in Canada includes Lottery, Casino Gaming, Horse Racing, Slots at Racetracks, Video Lottery, and Charita...

Great Canadian to open new casino in Belleville or Quinte West

Kim M

September 10, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Canada, World Casino News, Ontario, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Ontario Gaming East Limited Partnership, a partnership which the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation owns a majority share of, was selected by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) as operators of the ...

High Roller’s attempt to avoid $11.1m casino debt spoiled by Canadian Court

Sadonna Price

August 25, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Canada, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Financial Fraud, Singapore

Back in February of 2013, Jian Tu, also known as Tu Jian, visited the Marina Bay Sands and opted for a credit line of S$9.94m. The Las Vegas Sands property is still waiting on payment as Tu has not been willing...

Cascade Casino opens in Kamloops, BC

Kim M

August 19, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, Canada, World Casino News, Casino project updates

Kamloops, British Columbia’s newest casino, Cascades Casino Kamloops, will have its grand opening this evening after receiving residents and council approval a year ago. The plan by Gateway Casinos and Enter...

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Woodbine Entertainment lobbying to expand Mohawk Racetrack into a full-blown casino

Fraser Downs to become Elements Casino Dec. 17

Interblock study touts electronic table games as money makers

Quebec moves closer to blocking gambling sites

Scientific Games inks lottery deals in US and Canada

West Edmonton Mall to receive a $45M investment from Gateway Casinos

Rebranded Elements Casino opening December 17

New sports betting legislation for Canada

DraftKings advertising suspension lifted by ESPN

Retirement plan agreement reached between casino workers and Ontario Lottery

Toronto police crack down on illegal gambling

Canadian gambling law and regulations

Great Canadian to open new casino in Belleville or Quinte West

High Roller’s attempt to avoid $11.1m casino debt spoiled by Canadian Court

Cascade Casino opens in Kamloops, BC

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