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BC Lottery Corp to review its policies after money laundering lawsuit filed

February 29, 2016

Canada, Casino Cheating, British Columbia, Money Laundering

There have been recent allegations that casinos in British Columbia have been used by criminals for money laundering purposes. While Canada has taken steps in recent times to tighten its anti-money laundering p...

20th birthday celebrated by First Nations casino in Saskatchewan

Kim M

February 20, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, World Casino News, Canada, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Saskatchewan

On March 1st, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford, in west central Saskatchewan, Canada. Zane Hansen, president an...

Amaya Gaming confirms merger of Full Tilt and PokerStars platforms

Alex Lanter

February 17, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Canada, Online Poker, Poker, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Canadian online gaming supplier Amaya Gaming confirmed plans to merge its two well established poker brands Full Tilt and PokerStars into a single platform. There has been speculation that the provider wanted t...

Two new Marriot hotels set to open January ’17 with Parq Casino in Vancouver

Lars Jones

February 8, 2016

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

Marriott International will manage two new hotels in Vancouver when the Parq Casino opens next to B.C. Place next January. One of the hotels will be a new "Autograph Collection" boutique luxury hotel called The...

Great Canadian Gaming casino proposal welcomed by Belleville city council

Alex Lanter

January 28, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Canada, Casino project updates, Ontario

Belleville city council welcomed the proposed casino project by Great Canadian Gaming and gave the green light for its construction. Shoreline Casino Belleville is expected to be finished by 2017 and the establ...

Thousand Islands Casino operator announces venue will stay in Gananoque

Sadonna Price

January 26, 2016

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

In Gananoque, the Thousand Islands Casino was acquired by the Great Canadian Gaming Company, which caused the locals to fear the venue would move to another area. The new owner assured local business owners tha...

British Columbia Lottery Corporation sued by developer over North Shore Casino License

Kim M

January 23, 2016

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Canada, British Columbia, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Lottery, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

A lawsuit has been launched against British Columbia and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) by casino operator Pinnacle Gaming Solutions, owned by David Moretto, a North Vancouver resident, who say...

Grand Villa Casino recruiting to fill as many as 200 positions at Downtown Edmonton venue

Kim M

January 19, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Alberta, World Casino News, British Columbia, Canada, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Employment & Careers, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Two career fairs are being held this week by Gateway Casinos and Entertainment to fill upwards of 200 positions for its new Grand Villa Casino. It is the first major recruiting the company has done to select in...

New casino complex in Penticton one step closer

Sadonna Price

January 6, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, British Columbia

On Monday, the Penticton City Council held a special meeting which resulted in the city being one step closer to seeing a new casino complex created in the area. The city council voted to support the plan for G...

Elements Casino in Surrey, BC officially opens tonight!

Lars Jones

December 17, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Casino News, British Columbia, Casino openings

At 8:08pm tonight, after a two hour VIP party, the forty-year-old Fraser Downs Racetrack Casino will open to the public as Elements Casino after a nearly $11 million upgrade. The lower slots floor opened to ...

McPhillips casino’s new facade hopes to appeal to younger demographic

Kim M

December 15, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, World Casino News, Canada, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Manitoba, Casino project updates

The McPhillips Station Casino in Winnipeg, Manitoba is the planned site of a $45 million redevelopment. The renovation is the casino’s first face-lift since the facility was built in the 1990’s. Owned and op...

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

Alex Lanter

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, British Columbia, Casino openings, 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, Canada, Online gambling regulation, 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...

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BC Lottery Corp to review its policies after money laundering lawsuit filed

20th birthday celebrated by First Nations casino in Saskatchewan

Amaya Gaming confirms merger of Full Tilt and PokerStars platforms

Two new Marriot hotels set to open January ’17 with Parq Casino in Vancouver

Great Canadian Gaming casino proposal welcomed by Belleville city council

Thousand Islands Casino operator announces venue will stay in Gananoque

British Columbia Lottery Corporation sued by developer over North Shore Casino License

Grand Villa Casino recruiting to fill as many as 200 positions at Downtown Edmonton venue

New casino complex in Penticton one step closer

Elements Casino in Surrey, BC officially opens tonight!

McPhillips casino’s new facade hopes to appeal to younger demographic

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

$450 Million Travellers & Suntrust Investment to Complete Westside City Resort in Parañaque

SIGA Fined $1.2 Million by FINTRAC for Violations of Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

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Vietnam’s Casino Sector Faces Diverging Fortunes