Sports
August 25, 2021
FansUnite Taps Sports IQ for Live and Player Props Betting
Canadian sports gaming and technology company FansUnite has turned to Sports IQ to use the latter’s full portfolio of live player prop bets. Sports IQ to Bolster FansUnite Sports Betting Offer with In-Play Props FansUnite has struck a multi-year partnership with Sports IQ, a platform dedicated to odds and prop bets. As a result, Sports IQ will […]
Industry
August 24, 2021
Take Your COVID-19 Card If You Want to Gamble at a BC Casino
Not much has caused the amount of controversy in recent times as COVID-19 vaccine cards. Some people view them as governments abusing their power; others believe they’re a necessary component of a return to a non-pandemic society. There have been plenty of confrontations over the cards recently, and British Columbia (BC), Canada, now has to […]
Industry
August 23, 2021
BMM Testlabs Certified as iGaming Testing Facility in Ontario
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has approved BMM Testlabs, the world’s best gaming testing laboratory and product certification consultancy, to provide compliance and testing services for online gaming products in the region. BMM Testlabs Approved in Ontario On August 19, BMM Testlabs announced its recognition as an iGaming independent testing laboratory (ITL) by the Alcohol and […]
Casino
August 23, 2021
Casino Niagara in Niagara Falls, Canada Welcomes Back Table Games
Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada is welcoming back its casinos. Fallsview Casino and Resort and Casino Niagara, both operated by Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment, reopened last month, but only Fallsview launched round-the-clock operations. Casino Niagara limited its capacity and operating hours, as well as the gaming options it offered. The casino has now extended its […]
Business
August 19, 2021
Steve Bornstein Becomes Genius Sports’ President for North America
The former CEO of ESPN, Steve Bornstein, becomes the president of Genius Sports Limited’s executive team in North America. Genius Sports Appoints Steve Bornstein As President in North America Sports data provider Genius Sports Limited has appointed Steve Bornstein as the president of its North American team, effective immediately. Genius Sports’ US and Canadian activities […]
Business
August 16, 2021
Betsson Eyes the Canadian Market through Investment in Slapshot Media
Betsson AB continues its unrelenting quest to become a household name in the gaming industry. With the pending introduction of new sports betting options in Canada, the global brand wants to hit the ground running in the country. It’s now banking on a new partnership to lead the charge, having announced the acquisition of a […]
Sports
August 13, 2021
Starting August 27, Canadians Will Be Able to Place Single-Event Bets
Canada’s rules for sports betting to be spread across multiple matches and games are now in place and the residents can finally start betting on single events from August 27. David Lametti, the Justice Minister, announced the news on Thursday at the Fallsview Casino Resort (Niagara Falls), around 40 days after Bill C-218, also known […]
Industry
August 11, 2021
FansUnite Appointed Michael Lee as Vice President of Gaming
Sports betting and gaming technology supplier FansUnite Entertainment announced another high-level talent acquisition with the appointment of Michael Lee as vice president of Gaming. Product Expansion and Global Distribution Strategy Michael Lee, the former CEO of iGaming solutions provider Genesis Gaming, was appointed by FansUnite to direct the company’s efforts towards expanding its portfolio of […]
Business
August 11, 2021
Great Canadian Issued Its Q2 2021 Financial Report
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation released its second-quarter earnings report posting C$70.7 million ($56.6 million) in revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Decrease in Expenses Led to Higher Revenue and EBITDA Q2 2021 revenue is up 13% on the C$62.8 million ($50.2 million) in the respective quarter in 2020, mainly due to the […]
Business
August 5, 2021
Penn National Gaming Set for $2bn theScore Acquisition
Penn National Gaming revealed today it entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Score Media and Gaming in a cash plus stock deal worth approximately $2 billion. 50% Cash, 50% Common Stock Penn announced the agreement for the acquisition of theScore, a leading digital media, sports betting, and technology company, values each theScore share at $17.00 in cash plus 0.2398 shares […]