Industry
April 28, 2026
MGBHLM First Nation Advances $100M Casino and Resort Project
Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada, is making steady progress with its plans for a new casino and resort complex near North Battleford. The project, valued at roughly $100 million, will begin by relocating and modernizing the existing Gold Eagle Casino and developing a hotel and convention center. The […]
Casino
April 21, 2026
RubyPlay Expands with Caesars Entertainment in Ontario
RubyPlay has become the latest supplier to bolster its footprint in North America, delivering its extensive range of online casino games with a new partner in Ontario, Canada. The tie-up sees the studio inject its portion into Caesars Entertainment in the province, boosting each of their respective footprints. Caesars Entertainment Welcomes RubyPlay’s Games in Ontario […]
Legal
April 20, 2026
Police Arrest Human Traffickers Who Laundered Money Via Canadian Casinos
Canadian authorities have arrested two people as part of a crackdown on a human trafficking operation that laundered money via casinos across the country. The two have been charged with various offenses, with one of them remaining in custody. Victims Helped the Authorities with the Investigation On April 17, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) […]
Sports
April 17, 2026
DraftKings Outlines Expansion Plans for Alberta, Canada
DraftKings has confirmed that it will be among the 32 or so companies looking to gain entry in Alberta, Canada. As the province is preparing to launch its online sports betting and iGaming industry, DraftKings is among the leading names to join the fray. Alberta Will Be Second Canadian Opportunity for DraftKings The company will […]
Industry
April 17, 2026
Alberta’s Online Betting Market Draws 32 Operators Before Launch
It’s set: Alberta will launch its regulated online gambling market on July 13, 2026, bringing about a significant shift in the way the Canadian province tackles the activity. As expected, dozens of major operators, including DraftKings and PointsBet have already expressed their intention to enter the market. DraftKings said it plans to offer both sports […]
Industry
April 16, 2026
iGaming Ontario Showcases Centralized Self-Exclusion System BetGuard
Ontario’s online casino market has quickly become one of the top markets globally. However, the rapid growth of gaming also necessitates stronger player protection measures. As a result, iGaming Ontario just unveiled its new centralized self-exclusion system. BetGuard Will Shield Players from Harm The reveal happened at the recent Responsible Gambling Council’s RGC Discovery conference […]
Lottery
April 14, 2026
Canada’s Lotto Max Introduces Many New Prizes, Including an Increased Jackpot
One of Canada’s national lottery games, Lotto Max, will increase its maximum jackpot to CAD 90 million, up from CAD 80 million ($65 million from $58 million previously). But that’s not all, as the lottery will also introduce many more changes, designed to expand how and how often players can win. Lotto Max Introduces New […]
Industry
April 7, 2026
Ontario Unveils New Safer Gaming Campaign Aimed at Young Men
Ontario’s government and the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) have teamed up for a new safer gaming campaign, seeking to raise awareness of the increased risk of problem gambling that younger men face. According to the announcement, the campaign will focus on male players in the 19-24 age range, since they are considered to be an […]
Industry
April 1, 2026
Alberta iGaming to Go Live on July 13
Authorities have confirmed that Alberta’s iGaming market will launch on July 13, as many eagerly await seeing if it will replicate the success of Ontario’s online casino sector. Alberta Prepares to Launch Online Gaming Dale Nally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction of Alberta, contacted gaming industry stakeholders, telling them that authorities have […]
Casino
April 1, 2026
VICI Plans to Buy Alberta Casino Assets in $144M Deal
The S&P 500 experiential real estate investment trust VICI Properties has agreed to buy the real estate behind three casino venues in Alberta, Canada, in a deal worth $144.4 million (CAD 200.6 million). New Rent Underway The transaction, which includes Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Great Northern Casino, and two “limited-service hotels that are adjacent to […]
