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Poker
June 8, 2021
World Poker Tour Reveals 2021 Event Schedule for North America
The World Poker Tour unveiled its schedule for events planned until the end of the year. After many exciting events planned for the summer, Season XIX of the WPT Main Tour continues until the end of the year. WPT Unveils Events Schedule for North America Last week, the World Poker Tour presented its schedule for […]
Sports
June 8, 2021
Canada Premier League and ComeOn! Sign Sports Betting and Online Casino Partnership
The Canadian Premier League has secured a multi-year deal with ComeOn!, under which the online gaming site will act as the league’s Official Sports Betting and Online Casino Partner. Canadian Soccer Business Arranges Multi-Year Deal Between CPL and ComeOn! Canada’s top professional men’s soccer league Canadian Premier League (CPL) has named the online gaming site […]
Sports
June 8, 2021
Kahnawake Threatened by Canadian Online Sports Betting Bill
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) sees implications in the new sports betting bill which threatens its gaming operations and the benefits for the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) community of Kahnawake. Kahnawake Sees Bill C-218 as a Threat to Its Community The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) and some senators in Canada see Bill C-218 as a threat to the […]
Sports
June 7, 2021
The Hockey News Appoints BetMGM an Exclusive Betting Partner
The Hockey News and BetMGM have entered into a partnership, which will provide the magazine’s readers with relevant details about the hockey world from a betting point of view. BetMGM Gains Exposure to The Hockey News’ Global Readership Base Canada-based ice hockey magazine The Hockey News has named BetMGM its exclusive sports-betting partner under a […]
Business
June 4, 2021
PointsBet Names Nic Sulsky Chief Commercial Officer
PointsBet named the industry veteran Nic Sulsky as its new chief commercial officer. In his new position, Sulsky will help the company build a unique leadership team to capture the potential of the growing Canadian market. Industry Veteran Nic Sulsky Joins PointsBet as CCO Premier global online gaming operator, PointsBet announced on Thursday that it […]
Sports
June 3, 2021
Hockey Icon Wayne Gretzky Becomes BetMGM’s Brand Ambassador
Hockey icon Wayne Gretzky has become BetMGM’s official brand ambassador and will help the company tell its story in a unique way while helping the brand gain further clout within North America. Wayne Gretsky to Tell BetMGM’s Story BetMGM has secured a multi-year deal with hockey icon and former NHL legend, Wayne Gretzky, making him its official […]
Sports
June 2, 2021
Former CFL Commissioner Smith Among Senate’s Members Reviewing Bill C-218
Larry Smith, a former commissioner of the Canadian Football League and a current part of the Senate’s banking committee, will be a part of the people reviewing bill C-218. Bill C-218 is a private member’s bill that Kevin Waugh, a Conservative from Saskatchewan, pitched and pushes for the potential legalization of single-game sports betting, currently illegal in Canada. The Future of […]
Business
May 26, 2021
BC’s Restart Plan May Reopen Nightclubs and Casinos in July
Shut since last year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, nightclubs, and casinos in British Columbia may soon reopen. A new restart plan rolls out on July 1 and if the COVID-related hospitalizations are low and more people are vaccinated, more restrictions may be lifted. Casinos and Nightclubs in British Columbia Remain Closed for the […]
Business
May 20, 2021
BCLC and Scientific Games Help Greentube Launch in Canada
Scientific Games and BCLC have assisted Novomatic’s interactive division, Greentube, with its market entry into the Canadian iGaming market. Greentube Arrives on Canadian Market with BCLC Novomatic’s interactive division, Greentube, has launched on the Canadian market through a partnership with Scientific Games and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC). The partnership will see Greentube bring several dedicated titles, including […]
Casino
May 19, 2021
Scientific Games Adds Pixiu Titles to Aggregator Platform
Supplier of gaming technology Scientific Games announced today it entered into an exclusive multi-year agreement with games developer Pixiu Gaming to distribute its titles via the OpenGaming ecosystem in North American regulated markets. Pixiu Offers Diversification Away from Slots The deal which makes Scientific Games’ content aggregation OpenGaming platform the exclusive distributor of Pixiu games, […]