521 stories by Mark Keast
British Columbia Lottery Commission Appeals FINTRAC Decision to Federal Court
The British Columbia Lottery Commission (BCLS) was fined more than $1 million after an AML investigation Provincial corporation says it will appeal the decision BCLC says it was "ambushed" by FINTRAC's notice of violation The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) announced it's appealing...
iGaming Ontario Announces Appointment of New President and CEO
Joseph Hillier brings a blend of public and private sector experience Hillier was the former chief strategy officer of AGCO Industry observers see further growth of Ontario's iGaming market The board at iGaming Ontario (iGO) has finally announced the appointment of a...
Online Casino Handle in Ontario Hits 89% Market Share
Online casino market share increases compared to June Sports betting sees 10% month over month decrease in wagers and revenue Overall market handle increases 4% month over month There’s typically a downturn in sports betting during the summer months, but the level of...
Sports Betting Hall of Famer Oddsmaker Avello on NFL Betting Strategy
NFL season kicks off Sept. 4 with Cowboys versus Eagles Bills and Ravens Super Bowl betting favourites Sports Betting Hall of Famer Johnny Avello weighs in on what to focus on The American Gaming Association today announced its NFL betting estimates for...
Social Gaming and Sweepstakes Platform Shuts Down Canadian Operations
Sweepstakes casino to be shut down in Canada by October Virtual Gaming Worlds says it will be focusing on U.S. operations Chumba Casino is closing down its Canadian operations, the company behind the social gaming and sweepstakes platform confirmed in a statement...
Trump Jr.’s VC Firm Announces Multimillion Dollar Investment in Polymarket
Terms of investment not disclosed Polymarket names Trump Jr. to its advisory board Justice department and CFTC dropped investigations into Polymarket in July Donald Trump Jr. is adding to his prediction market portfolio with Tuesday's announcement that his venture capital firm is investing...
Una tradicional cita nocturna se convierte en 34 millones de dólares de premio en la lotería
Una pareja de Ontario gana 34 millones de dólares en la lotería Una nueva casa de ensueño, un viaje por todo Canadá y un anillo de diamantes, entre los deseos por cumplir Una pareja de Ontario ha transformado su tradición de salir...
Weaknesses in Las Vegas Tourism Forces Strategic Re-Think, Especially Regarding Canada
Downturn in Las Vegas tourism prompts strategic re-assessment on how to attract customers Canadians travelling to Las Vegas less Pro sports boosting casino traffic With Las Vegas casino operators reporting Q2 earnings in late July, a new report by Octus shone a spotlight...
MIXI Again Improves Offer for Control of PointsBet
MIXI Australia increased its takeover bid for PointsBet to AU$1.30 per share New price dependent on company securing 90% of shares What does MIXI do with PointsBet Canada? The back-and-forth battle between Betr Entertainment Ltd. and MIXI for control of Australian gaming...
Trader Talk: Brewers the Big Major League Baseball Betting Story
Caesars Sportsbook Head of Baseball weighs in on MLB betting trends Betting focus on the Brewers, Blue Jays Yankees gaining ground in AL East We’re in the dog days of summer; a time Major League Baseball races start to get interesting. MLB...
