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DraftKings advertising suspension lifted by ESPN

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, World Casino News, Canada, 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, Canada, Online gambling regulation, 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

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

Amaya to join fantasy sports fray after acquiring Victiv

Lars Jones

August 15, 2015

U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Canada, Fantasy Sports, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

David Baazov's Nasdaq listed Amaya went from an odd little Canadian company making seemingly senseless strategic decisions in an uncertain market to the champion of leveraged buy-outs and a potential savior of ...

Century Casinos Inc Reports Increase in 2nd Quarter Earnings

Sam Mitchell

August 10, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Canada, Colorado

Century Casinos Inc has announced that their new racetrack and casino in Canada helped increase the company's second quarter earnings. The Century Downs Racetrack & Casino is located in Calgary; however, Ce...

Amaya NYX deal for Cryptologic and Chartwell closes

Lars Jones

August 1, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Ontario, Game manufacturers, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Nevada

Amaya Inc. has completed the sale of its online gaming platform to NYX Gaming. Amaya acquired Chartwell Technology Inc. and Cryptologic Inc. in 2011 and 2012 respectively, forming the basis of the platform sale...

GVC offers $1.4 billion for Bwin.party; 888 still in the running

Lars Jones

July 13, 2015

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Canada, Economy/Finance, Online Poker, European Casino News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Last week Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment Plc confirmed that GVC Holdings Plc has made an offer to buy. The deal is reportedly worth US$1.4 billion (GBP908 million) in cash and stock. That amounts to US$1.71 (...

BIA, DEA raid major tribal pot operations in Modoc County

Lars Jones

July 11, 2015

Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Canada, California, Crime

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Last week special agents with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Drug Enforcement Administration, assisted by other federal and state agencies and the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office, raided a large marijuana g...

Woodbine Casino expansion approved with Mayor backing

Sam Mitchell

July 9, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Casino expansion projects, Ontario

Toronto- July 8, 2015, On Wednesday the Toronto City Council put the Woodbine Casino Expansion to a vote. The results were 25 to 19 for the expansion. The project proposal will integrate the casino with an ente...

Club Regent Casino announces C$30 million expansion

Sadonna Price

June 22, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Canada, Casino expansion projects

After the success of the Club Regent Event Centre, the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries is planning on expanding the Club Regent Casino even further. Setting a $30 million budget, the casino will now see a boutiqu...

Colville flagship casino now open for business

Renee Kingsley

June 17, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, Canada, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, Washington

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation invested close to $43 million to construct and furnish the 12 Tribes Resort Casino near Omak, Washington. On the 16th of June 2015, a number of key Colville B...

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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

Amaya to join fantasy sports fray after acquiring Victiv

Century Casinos Inc Reports Increase in 2nd Quarter Earnings

Amaya NYX deal for Cryptologic and Chartwell closes

GVC offers $1.4 billion for Bwin.party; 888 still in the running

BIA, DEA raid major tribal pot operations in Modoc County

Woodbine Casino expansion approved with Mayor backing

Club Regent Casino announces C$30 million expansion

Colville flagship casino now open for business

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