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395 stories by Mark Keast
OLG Chief Gaming Officer: We’re All Benefitting From Private Operator Online Gambling
OLG releases Fiscal 2025-28 business plan Revenue growth projected for land-based and gambling sectors through 2028 Those arguing that an igaming market populated by private sector operators would be a boon for the lottery crown corporations operating digital casino and sports betting...
Casino Owners: Cancellation of Expansion is Reason for $220 Million Lawsuit
Multimillion-dollar Magic Palace casino expansion was canceled Casino owners filed a $220.5 million lawsuit against the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake and its Grand Chief Plaintiffs are pushing for fall court date A CAD $220.5 million lawsuit filed by two owners of Magic...
Zach Hyman Injury Aside, Stanley Cup Final is a Near Toss-Up
The Edmonton Oilers lost their 50-goal scorer for the season in the Western Final series Connor McDavid has 19% of bets on Play Alberta to win MVP Oilers favored in Game 1 on Wednesday night A quick scan of the injury report...
OLG Announces First-of-its-Kind Accessible iCasino Game
First-of-its-kind casino game designed for people with disabilities One-third of people in Ontario report disability OLG partners with Toronto firm Fable to develop inclusive game Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has announced the launch of a digital slot game with built-in...
BetMGM Announces the Most Bet NBA and NHL Teams and Players in 2025 Season
Gilgeous-Alexander and McDavid lead their teams into NBA and NHL finals The LA Lakers were the most bet NBA team, Golden Knights most bet NHL team Jokic sees new league highs in tickets and handle If you’re a Canadian sports fan, rarely has...
Cascades Casino Resort Celebrates 20th Anniversary
20th anniversary celebrations wrap up today Over CAD $121 million transferred to host municipality over 20 years Operators look at introduction of mobile wallets and cashless payment tech looking forward Cascades Casino Resort in Langley, B.C., is wrapping up a month of celebration around the property’s 20th...
Q1 Results for NorthStar Point to Revenue Growth and Margin Expansion
NorthStar celebrating three years in business Q1 2025 financial results shows 32% year-over-year revenue increase 15% increase in casino game content NorthStar Gaming Inc. today announced its Q1 2025 financial results, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, highlighted by a...
UFC 316: Underdog Sean O’Malley is Attracting Lots of Money
DraftKings is looking at record handle on the UFC this summer Money is heading to Sean O'Malley in his fight against Merab Dvalishvili fight on June 7 Oddsmakers are also liking Ilia Topuria in UFC 317 The UFC has a jam-packed calendar...
High Roller Submits Application to Enter Crowded Ontario Market
Las Vegas-based online casino operator expects to launch in 2025 Ontario one of the largest regulated igaming markets in the world High Roller has portfolio of over 5,000 casino games In a presentation to investors in January, management at High Roller Technologies...
Manitoba Court Slaps Injunction on Grey Market Operator
Court issues injunction banning Bodog PlayNow only legal platform in Manitoba Hundreds of millions diverted to illegal operators Grey market operator Bodog has been told by a Manitoba court that it must cease operations in the Canadian province, the latest salvo launched against the Caribbean-based...