Gambling News - 'Canada'
Industry
May 14, 2024
Trial Against Suspected Casino Money Laundering Shooter Picks Speed
A trial against a man, accused of killing an alleged money launderer in a criminal case dating back to 2020, picked up speed with closing arguments earlier this month. The violent crime involves Jian Jun Zhu, a suspected casino money launderer, who was shot and killed. He was together with his associate, Paul “King” Jin, […]
Industry
May 14, 2024
Terror Squad Gang Member Convicted of Killing Casino Winner
A gang member accused of the attempted robbery and fatal shooting after a home invasion of one casino winner in North Battleford, Canada, was recently sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison. The offender, whose name was not released as he wasn’t even 18 at the time of the killing, agreed to be sentenced as […]
Sports
May 8, 2024
CF Montreal vs. Inter Miami 2024 MLS Odds, Time, and Prediction
Last weekend, Inter Miami demolished their Eastern Conference rivals, the New York Red Bulls, who were third in the conference before that game. It was 6-2 for the Herons, with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez putting on a vintage show. Messi was the best player in the match, but it was Suarez who scored a […]
Industry
May 6, 2024
Ontario Students Embroiled in Illegal Gambling Operation
Orillia, Ontario, has become the focal point of an alarming online gambling scheme targeting high school students, prompting a police investigation. Reports surfaced in April revealing that a gambling website called Topbets lured underage individuals. Once signed up, students found themselves embroiled in a dangerous cycle of debt, accompanied by threats from those behind the […]
Casino
May 3, 2024
Elements Casino Chilliwack Donates $680K to KRLA
Elements Casino Chilliwack, a casino property in British Columbia, Canada, has unveiled a donation of almost a million Canadian dollars to The Knight Road Legacy Association (KRLA). The funding, according to the casino’s official announcement, will fuel dozens of local charities, in line with the gaming property’s goal to make a positive change. As announced […]
Industry
April 29, 2024
Ontario Sports Betting Ads Broadcast across Canada
This April marked the two-year anniversary of the launch of the regulated online gambling market in Ontario, Canada’s most populous province. The flourishing market proved its potential over the last two years, going from strength to strength and expanding the offering for customers in the province. Currently, there are more than 70 licensed gambling operators […]
Casino
April 25, 2024
Quebec Considers Ontario-inspired Model as Budget Solution
Alberta may seem like the frontrunner, but Quebec is also emerging as a contender in the debate over which Canadian province will follow Ontario’s lead in implementing a regulatory model for online gaming. Report Reveals Ontario Gaming Model as Solution to Quebec’s Budget Woes With Quebec facing budget challenges, the government has tasked crown corporations, […]
Sports
April 25, 2024
Former CFL Player Shawn Lemon Suspended Indefinitely for Betting Scandal
In a stunning revelation that has rocked the Canadian Football League (CFL), veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon has been slapped with an indefinite suspension for his involvement in sports wagering activities related to CFL games, including one in which he participated. The announcement came following an extensive investigation conducted by the league, shedding light on […]
Casino
April 23, 2024
AGCO Issues Caution Amid Rising Online Casino Scams in Ontario
Ontario residents are being urged to exercise caution as fraudulent online casino schemes continue to proliferate. Recent reports have surfaced regarding deceptive advertisements on social media platforms, falsely linking reputable establishments like Casino Rama to unregistered online casinos. Vigilance Urged as Ontario Cracks Down on Online Casino Scams Ontario’s law enforcement agencies, including the Ontario […]
Industry
April 19, 2024
AGCO Tells Operators to Cease WBA Betting Amid Integrity Issues
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that all licensed sports betting operators in the Canadian province should stop offering and accepting wagers on World Boxing Association (WBA) games, effective immediately. The measure comes amid integrity concerns following a comprehensive review of WBA-related wagering activity. The regulator explained that it has been conducting […]