By Julie Moraine

Casino

High Stakes Online Casino Expands into P.E.I. and Nova Scotia

January 13, 2021

An online casino run by the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) that allows bets of up to C$100 per slot spin or C$500 per hand of blackjack for residents of New Brunswick is setting up plans to expand into the other two of the Maritimes, the provinces of Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) and Nova Scotia. Online […]

By Eva Ivanova

Casino

The First Casino in Bermuda to Open in 2021

January 13, 2021

David Burt, the Premier of Bermuda, announced that the island will get its first casino in 2021 after the Government passed the Casino Gaming Act several years ago. Green Light for Casino in Bermuda after 7 Years of Legislation Approval After a hundred days in office, David Burt, the Premier of Bermuda has announced that […]

By Julie Moraine

Casino

Online Casino Offers Wagers 40 Times Higher than Physical Games

January 10, 2021

A discrepancy between physical video lottery terminals and online casino maximum limits is nothing outside of law, the Atlantic Lottery Corporation claims, justifying limits of up to CA$100 per spin on slots and CA$500 per hand of blackjack in its online casino available for New Brunswick only. Nothing Wrong With Huge Online Stakes According to […]

By Fiona Simmons

Legal

Puerto Rico Sports Betting and Esports Bill Makes Progress

January 5, 2021

Former Governor of Puerto Rico Wanda Vázquez Garced has signed into law Senate Bill 1534, thus moving a step closer to launching esports and sports betting in the country. Project 1534 Regulating Sports Betting and Esports is Signed into Law Puerto Rico’s outgoing Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced signed into law the Senate Bill 1534, which […]

By Julie Moraine

Business

Great Canadian Shareholders Approve Apollo’s Acquisition Offer

December 24, 2020

Apollo Global Management announced it got shareholder approval for the pending acquisition of Great Canadian Gaming Corp, clearing one of the hurdles in the way of completion for the $1.9 billion transaction, executives said on a webcast. Overwhelming Majority Vote During a special shareholder meeting 79% of shareholder capital voted in favor of the deal […]

By Julie Moraine

Industry

FSB Appoints Bob Akeret as VP of Operations North America

November 28, 2020

Sports betting and gaming technology supplier FSB announced a new addition to its team, Bob Akeret. The US retail and online gambling veteran will serve as Vice President of Operations for North America as the company is preparing to enter the booming market. Bespoke Products and Services Bob Akeret will be based in New Jersey […]

By Julie Moraine

Esports

Overwatch League to Host Asia and NA All-Star Weekends

September 19, 2020

In a bid to guarantee fans the Overwatch League showdown they deserve, Blizzard has gone the extra mile to organize two dedicated All-Star Weekend events for 2020. The events will take place in North America and Asia and help avoid dealing with travel restrictions. Blizzard Adds Changes to OWL All-Star Weekend Format Blizzard will host […]