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Two Casino Giants Join Forces in Multi-Million Dollar Deal

new-casinoca — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:14:05 +0000

When two huge names in the casino industry join forces, it is always very exciting. However, when it combines one of the biggest names in online gambling with one of the most well-known real-world casino resorts, then this excitement is mixed with an overwhelming amount of intrigue to boot. Hence why the latest deal between […]

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Ontario union leader comes out in support of sports betting

new-casinoca — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 10:56:05 +0000

David Cassidy, a union president in Windsor, Ontario, recently met with the Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, and urged her and her government colleagues to give further consideration to loosening restrictions on sports betting in Canada. Cassidy believes that embracing sports wagering will bring new jobs and increased tax revenue to the country, citing […]

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partypoker re-enters Czech market with online gambling licence

new-casinoca — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 13:18:15 +0000

partypoker has joined PokerStars to become only the second licensed online poker provider in the regulated Czech market. partypoker had previously withdrawn from the jurisdiction following an overhaul of the regulatory landscape almost two years ago. PokerStars, part of the Canadian The Stars Group, were the first to secure a licence in January 2017, making […]

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Arkansas Vote Shows Public Support for New Casinos

new-casinoca — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:06:04 +0000

A vote on November 6 in the US state of Arkansas is the latest indication that public opinion is shifting on the issue of opening new casinos. The measure that was approved gives the state the green light to go ahead with construction of casinos in four counties, including at existing horse and dog […]

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Drake Accuses BC Casino of Racial Profiling

new-casinoca — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 08:22:19 +0000

International superstar Drake may have had a few scandals to his name recently, but the Toronto native is still one of Canada’s most popular exports and has a huge fan base within the country as well. So it caused a bit of a stir when the rapper posted an angry Tweet at the weekend, calling […]

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Two New Studies Warn Consumers Over Gambling Habits

new-casinoca — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 11:17:00 +0000

A pair of recent studies conducted in Canada have published results which warn of potential dangers for patrons of online casino sites, including both games played for free and for real money. The first study looked at the habits of young people, and the second focused on the ever-popular online slot machines. The results of […]

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Evolution Gaming’s Successful Live Studio in Canada Opens the Door for US Launch

new-casinoca — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:55:47 +0000

In February of this year, Evolution Gaming reached new heights when they launched a brand new, high-tech live studio in Canada. The state-of-the-art studios are located in New Westminster, British Columbia, and they were the first of Evolution Gaming’s live studios to be set up in North America. On the back of this highly successful […]

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The Stars Group in the Ascendant

new-casinoca — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:21:23 +0000

It’s been a big year for The Stars Group, named in a recent industry report as one of the world’s top six online gambling companies, and the Canadian behemoth is showing no signs of slowing down in its quest for global domination. So far in 2018, The Stars Group has successfully pulled off not one […]

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Will Land Casinos be Left Behind in the Digital Revolution?

new-casinoca — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:57:43 +0000

A recent report into the condition of the land casino market in Canada gave a mixed verdict on the fortunes of the industry. Recent years have seen decent revenue, and show that many operators have bounced back somewhat after profits initially took a hit when online casinos started gaining popularity. However, despite the current buoyancy, […]

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Niagara Falls Casinos to be Run by Mohegan

new-casinoca — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:42:03 +0000

Following the recent news that only US companies remained in the running to be service provider for the Niagara Gaming Bundle, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) have announced their selection as Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment (MGE). The decision came as a surprise to many industry experts, as compared to heavyweights Caesars Entertainment and Hard […]

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Quebec Renews Attempt to Block Gambling Sites

new-casinoca — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 09:52:00 +0000

In a move that has surprised many, Quebec’s Attorney General this week filed an appeal over the controversial Bill 74, which was struck down as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court scarcely a month ago. It appears that the Quebec authorities were undeterred by this ruling, and have swiftly brought the matter back to the table, […]

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The Future of Online Gambling Regulation in Canada

new-casinoca — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 13:41:38 +0000

One of the most common queries of Canadian online casino fans is ‘is it legal?’. The short answer is yes, but in fact the legislative landscape is pretty complex, and in some places open to interpretation. With our neighbours to the south fully embracing the popularity of online gambling and writing it into the criminal […]

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Money Laundering & Allegations at BC’s River Rock Casino

new-casinoca — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 06:55:49 +0000

It’s been a turbulent year for Great Canadian Gaming. The hugely successful second quarter 2018 results have been marred and overshadowed by scandal on more than one front. Shareholders are sure to be happy with GCG’s reported 90% revenue increase, which is in part due to the recent acquisition of new casino properties in Ontario. […]

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New Vancouver Casino Faces Local Opposition

new-casinoca — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 06:58:05 +0000

The Vancouver suburb of Delta is one step closer to getting a brand new casino and hotel complex, after the city council voted approved the plans in a 4-2 vote. The site slated for redevelopment by Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd is the Delta Town & Country Inn, an 11-acre site which currently features a […]

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US Companies Vie for Niagara Casino Leases

new-casinoca — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 11:47:13 +0000

Niagara Falls’ two celebrated casinos, Casino Niagara and Fallsview Casino, are up for lease by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), and it now seems almost certain that the bid will be won not by a Canadian company, but by one from the USA. The prospect has caused concern with the federal authorities, with […]

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Quebec Scores a Victory for International iGaming

new-casinoca — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 11:48:01 +0000

The future of overseas casino domains operating in Canada received a boost last week, when Quebec’s Superior Court overturned a controversial piece of legislation designed to prevent players from using foreign operators. It’s hoped that the landmark decision will pave the way for more new online casinos to cater to the Canadian market, now that […]

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Ontario Gaming Looks to the Future

new-casinoca — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 06:59:06 +0000

It’s more than a year since the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced that they were seeking proposals from private operators to run their Central Gaming Bundle properties, and industry giant Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited was announced as the winner of the tender in March of this year. OLG has now handed over […]

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