Loto-Québec opened its 2026-27 fiscal year with higher revenue and profit, supported by stronger performance from its casino operations and increased activity across several lottery products. For the three months ended June 29, the Québec government-owned lottery and gaming corporation generated revenue of C$782.6 million, an increase of 2.1% compared with the same period a year earlier. Consolidated net income reached C$398.1 million, rising 3.6% year-on-year and surpassing internal targets. The latest results highlighted the growing importance of the casino […]

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Fennica Gaming has introduced its online casino titles to players in Québec through Loto-Québec’s digital platform, the sole regulated online gaming channel operating in the province. The rollout represents the company’s first presence in Canada and adds a new stage to its broader international expansion. Teams from Veikkaus Group marked the event with coordinated celebrations in Helsinki and Montreal, while preparing for the upcoming release of the supplier’s eInstant products. Québec Launch Supports Wider Expansion Plans The company described this […]

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Loto-Québec has detailed plans for a new gaming hall in Saguenay, with the project set to reshape the Delta Hotel and its conference centre into a modern entertainment venue. The announcement was made in Saguenay on December 5, outlining an 18-month timeline for completion and positioning the upcoming Salon de jeux de Saguenay as a key addition to one of Québec’s most visited regions. Project Vision and Community Role The new venue has been designed as a space that combines gaming […]

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FanDuel, a leading name in North America’s online gaming industry, has partnered with the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) to become its Official Sportsbook Partner and exclusive in-app streaming provider in the United States. This collaboration promises to elevate fan engagement by offering unprecedented access to PWHL games through live streaming and integrated betting options. As part of the agreement, FanDuel announced that it will stream up to 90 regular-season games and playoffs directly through its app. This feature allows […]

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Loto-Québec, the crown corporation overseeing gambling activities in Quebec, Canada, reported a decrease in both revenue and profit for the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year. Despite the downturn, which saw revenues fall by 3.0% and net income by 8.2% compared to the same period last year, the corporation remains steadfast, attributing these figures to an unusually short quarter and ongoing challenges in the hospitality sector. Fiscal overview and sectoral performance: As Canadian Gaming Business reports, from April 1 to June 24, […]

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Online gambling has experienced a surge in popularity across Canada in recent years. With the convenience of playing from home and the excitement of real money wins, more and more Canadians are turning to online casinos for their gaming entertainment. Leading Canadian casino sites offer an extensive selection of games, generous bonuses, and a safe, secure environment for players to enjoy. The purpose of this article is to highlight trusted online casinos available to Canadian players in 2024. We’ll explore […]

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Although sports betting has been legalized in 37 US states, illegal gambling operations still proliferate in the states that do not allow this type of gambling. As reported by Covers, more than 201 million visits to illegal betting sites in America were recorded for the first three months of the NFL season alone to confirm that the illegal gambling activities still pose a threat to the competent authorities and regulated markets across the States. 201 Million Visits to Offshore Operators: […]

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More than 1,000 Montreal casino employees have announced a five-day strike to speed up the wage negotiations with the employer Loto-Quebec that commenced in June 2022. According to Montreal Gazette, the customer service, catering, and security casino staff said that they will use the strike mandate “at the opportune moment” less than two weeks ahead of the popular Formula 1 race event. Strike Announced: The employees gathered around a branch of the CSN union have reportedly recently stated that 91 […]

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On November 28th, 2022, the Quebec-based Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) filed a lawsuit against iGaming Ontario and the Attorney General of Ontario for unilateral changes to the way online gaming is conducted in the region. Cause of action: MCK has been in the Ontario iGaming market for 25 years. Its experience is second to none when it comes to safe gambling. Its Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC) has been licensing iGaming operators since 1996 and its subsidiary Mohawk Internet Technologies […]

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In Canada and the crown corporation responsible for overseeing all lottery and gaming activities in the eastern province of Quebec has reportedly announced that it is to begin investigating the possibility of launching retail sportsbetting. According to a Thursday report from the news domain at Covers.com, the move from Loto-Quebec comes some 14 months after Canada passed federal legislation that allowed provincial authorities to begin offering single-game sports wagering online and at land-based venues. Nevertheless, the source detailed that sportsbetting […]

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