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Casino
February 2, 2021
Canada’s Prince Edward Island Close to Launching Online Gambling
A newly-proposed and expedited online gambling legislation in Prince Edward Island province in Canada has raised some criticism for lack of following due process. P.E.I Wrestles with Opposition over Online Casino Gambling Canada’s Prince Edward Island maritime province is forging ahead with a plan to launch online casino, circumnavigating some due process which has, in […]
Legal
February 2, 2021
BCLC Urges Laws on Sports Betting Ahead of Super Bowl
Super Bowl single-event betting in Canada is close to realization, but a split-second decision to enable betting on the event for the weekend is unlikely. BCLC Wants to Have Single-Event Betting on Time for Super Bowl B.C. Lottery Corporation is making a dash for sports betting regulation ahead of the weekend’s Super Bowl game, hoping […]
Industry
January 28, 2021
Mashantucket Pequots and LionGrove Team Up to Reopen El San Juan Casino
In a press conference at Fairmont El San Juan Hotel on Tuesday, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and LionGrove revealed plans to open Foxwoods El San Juan Casino at the legendary Fairmont El San Juan Hotel in Puerto Rico. The Project Will Result in $22M and 360 New Jobs for the Island On Tuesday, the Mashantucket […]
Business
January 28, 2021
Award-Winning 1X2 Network Sets Foot in Canada with Loto-Québec
1X2 Network, a slot and table game developer, has signed a deal with lottery operator Loto-Québec to launch its games in Canada for the first time. Loto- Québec First to Introduce Games by 1X2 Network to Canada The leading slot and table game developer 1X2 Network has been quickly gaining popularity in regulated markets. The […]
Industry
January 25, 2021
IGT Extends Partnership with Jamaica’s SVL By Seven Years
International Game Technology (IGT) and Jamaican Supreme Venture Limited (SVL) have extended their business partnership by seven years. IGT and SVL Extend Partnership by Seven Years International Game Technology (IGT) has extended its agreement with Jamaica-based Supreme Venture Limited (SVL) by an additional seven years. During this time, IGT will continue supplying the Jamaican premier gaming and […]
Casino
January 23, 2021
Foxwoods’ Owners Re-Open El San Juan Casino in Puerto Rico
El San Juan Casino at the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel in Puerto Rico is on course to re-opening following a media announcement from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe. Casino Re-Opening Announcement The Native American tribe from Connecticut alerted the media about a scheduled for next week news conference which would take place in the hotel’s […]
Legal
January 23, 2021
Cullen Toothless to Investigate Banks’ Role in Money Laundering
Commissioners investigating money laundering in British Columbia (BC) were told during the in-camera hearing of anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance officers at some of the top banks in Canada that the jurisdiction of the investigating body is limited. In-Camera Hearing for Banks The Cullen Commission, the body spearheaded by Justice Austin Cullen which was launched […]
Business
January 20, 2021
OneComply to Assist FansUnite in Entering North American Market
OneComply Inc will assist FansUnite Entertainment in obtaining operational licenses for the booming US online gambling market. Entry Into North America Compliance and licensing leader OneComply Inc has entered a deal with Canadian sports entertainment specialist FansUnite Entertainment. Under the terms of the agreement, OneComply will help FansUnite navigate the North American gaming jurisdictions. The […]
Sports
January 19, 2021
Queen’s Plate Rescheduled to 22 August due to Covid Concerns
Canada’s Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has rescheduled the Queen’s Plate to 22 August due to the ongoing pandemic. Queen’s Plate Rescheduled to August Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has announced that its iconic Queen’s Plate event will be postponed this year as well, again due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. The Queen’s Plate race was […]
Business
January 14, 2021
theScore off to a Stellar Start with F2021 Q1 Financial Results
According to recent numbers revealed by the Canadian digital media company, theScore, it looks like the company is off to a stellar start of the year. First-quarter results of the fiscal 2021 year show that the gaming handle of the company grew by 535%. theScore Revealed Numbers Outlining a Stellar 2021 Start The Canadian digital […]