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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Bragg Gaming Group and Spin Games announced today they entered into a definitive agreement under which the global B2B gaming technology and content provider will acquire the Reno-based technology and content company servicing US markets, subject to regulatory approval. Eyeing US and Canada The merger agreement provides for the acquisition of Spin Games in a […]
Rich Coleman, British Columbia ex-gaming minister testified in light of the ongoing inquiry into money laundering. During his testimony, he rejected claims for neglecting money laundering investigations over casino revenue. Furthermore, Coleman deemed those allegations ridiculous and stressed that such a thing has never happened. BC’s Money Laundering Inquiry Continues, Ex-cabinet Minister Testifies Rich Coleman, […]
British Columbia has been embroiled in a scandal of its own for the past two years or so. The province is facing allegations that the government knowingly turned a blind eye to money laundering in casinos several years back. British Columbia’s Probe into Casino Corruption Rages On Commenting on the issue, former B.C. finance minister […]
The Atlantic Lottery Corporation has produced two new reports looking into the potential link between legalizing online gambling and the increased prevalence of problem gambling practices. ALC Explores Online Gambling and Potential Link to Gambling Harm Two new reports commissioned by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation have looked into the potential dangers of gambling and reached contrasting opinions […]
Daily fantasy sport operator FanDuel teamed with Captain Morgan to launch the Captain Morgan Soccer Pick’Em contest series featuring games from the top-flight professional soccer league of the US and Canada. Weekly Cash Prizes The new contest series will take place on Saturdays and other designated days and will give Major League Soccer (MLS) fans […]
Currently limited to parlay-style games, the Canadian sports betting market holds significant potential. The market is estimated at $14 billion annually by the Canadian Gaming Association and if legalized, it may bring significant tax revenue for the country. Sports Betting Popularity Continues to Grow in North America Although the popularity of sports betting is continuously […]
