Sports
November 2, 2021
BCLC Sees Big Uptick in Number of NHL, NFL Bets
Canada’s decision to regulate single-event sports betting has opened the sluicegates of progress in earnest, and with it, the first results are already looking promising. In the first two months of operation, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) registered over $25 million worth of sports wagers, placed through the flagship website, PlayNow.com. BCLC introduced PlayNow.com […]
Industry
October 29, 2021
Rivalry Plans to Become Registered Online Betting Operator in Ontario, Submits Application
Back in August this year, the government in Canada put forward Bill C-218. This enabled each of the country’s provinces to introduce and manage single-event sports betting. Ontario was the first province to start accepting applications. Now, Rivalry is looking to become a licensed operator in the province. Rivalry Submits Application with AGCO Rivalry, the […]
Business
October 28, 2021
PointsBet: Q1 FY2022 Generated 42% Turnover Increase
Australian sports betting and gaming operator PointsBet released today its fiscal year 2022 first quarter report (Q1 FY2022), posting exceptional performance across its core markets. PointsBet registered growth across all key metrics as on its domestic Australian market, as well as in the US. Turnover for the three-month period ended September 30, 2021, was AU$979.9 […]
Business
October 28, 2021
Scientific Games Agrees to Sell its Lottery to Brookfield for $6B
Yesterday, B2B gambling products and services provider Scientific Games announced its intentions to sell its lottery business. The buyer, the Canadian investment firm Brookfield, is putting forward $6 billion for the purchase. Scientific Games to Sell its Lottery Out of this total sum, $5.8 billion will be paid upfront, followed by another up to $225 […]
Casino
October 28, 2021
Evolution Launches Live Casino with Ontario Lottery in Canada
Evolution has launched its product portfolio with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) on Wednesday. The company is streaming its products directly from its Vancouver studio, and locals can now access Evolution’s Live Casino services at the OLG.ca website, the province’s officially licensed iGaming portal. Players Now Able to Access Brand New Products Players can access a […]
Business
October 27, 2021
Gateway Obtains $1.25B Refinancing Plan from Fortress Investment
Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited found a solution for its $1.25 billion in corporate debt by completing the process of refinancing. The operator of 23 Canadian casinos received a Senior Secured Term Loan B from Fortress Investment Group, a lead investing organization. The Funds Were Used to Refinance Gateway’s Debt The money that the company […]
Business
October 26, 2021
Live5 Gaming to Launch Slot Content in British Columbia
Premier digital game developer Live5 Gaming announced today it is set to expand its footprint in Canada after the Gaming Enforcement and Policy Branch (GEPB) in British Columbia authorized the firm to launch its content in the province. Entering Second Canadian Province The approval issued by British Columbia GEPB allows Live5 Gaming the right to […]
Industry
October 25, 2021
Ontario Authorities Lift Customer Capacity Restrictions at Niagara Casinos
Last Friday, Doug Ford, the Ontario Premier, announced that the customer capacity limits would be lifted on numerous businesses, casinos included, and the two gambling facilities in Niagara Falls saluted this decision by stating that it is a step “in the right direction.” The president of Niagara Casinos, Richard Taylor, also praised the decision by […]
Sports
October 21, 2021
Oscar Rivas vs Ryan Rozicki Odds, Picks and Prediction
For boxing fans out there, the fight between Oscar Rivas and Ryan Rozicki is a great way to spend your Friday night. The bout is taking place on Friday, October 22 at 7 pm EST and it will feature two established fighters with the WBC title on the line. DraftKings predicts that Rivas is the […]
Sports
October 20, 2021
Parleh Media Group Rolls Out Dedicated Sports Channel in Toronto
Founded earlier this year, Parleh Media Group announced the launch of new sports-dedicated news and information channel in Toronto. Parleh TV Toronto is available online for free and operates 24/7, offering sports fans hot tips and details regarding local and international sports events. Parleh TV Toronto Offers Dedicated Multi-Sport News and Info Founded earlier this […]