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368 stories by Mark Keast
Gateway Gets Stamp of Approval to Move Innisfil Casino
OLG and Ontario government give blessing to casino move Construction can't start until zoning approval from province Past news reports says Gateway plans to expand casino; no comment from Gateway itself Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and the government of Ontario has approved...
Canadian Election: What’s Next for Gaming if the Liberals Win?
CGA President & CEO weighs in on what will happen in igaming if Liberals win again Liberals big favourites to win election according to betting markets Prediction market still heavily favour Liberals but big Conservative betting volume We’re down to the final...
Bragg Announces Deal with Lenders to Help Propel Growth Opps
Bragg Gaming Group, the Toronto-based igaming content and platform technology solutions provider, serving online and land-based gaming operators, today announced a deal with its lenders which company executives says will give it more flexibility to pursue strategic growth strategies. New Third Party...
TCG to Launch Curling’s First Pro League
Sports betting synergies in curling's first pro league TCG launches league with six franchises Play to begin in April 2026, in Canada, U.S. and Europe If there’s one thing Nic Sulsky knows, as he continues to build The Curling Group (TCG), as its Co-Founder...
Ontario Sees 31% Year-Over-Year Increase in Total iGaming Wagers
CAD $82.7 billion in wagers, CAD $3.2 billion in GGR in FY 2024/25 Market channelization study: Less people wagering on regulated sites Casino dominates Ontario market iGaming Ontario today posted steady year-over-year growth in the province’s competitive igaming market - CAD $82.7 billion in...
2025 NFL Draft Day: Updated Sports Betting Odds
Thursday night is the start of the NFL draft, a time when the rumors, chatter, and mock-draft boards are finally are shelved, and teams get down to making their picks and filling out their rosters for next season. The first round of...
Caesars Entertainment Launches NBA-Inspired Slot as Playoffs Hit High Gear
Caesars Entertainment Inc. has announced the launch of a new NBA-inspired slot game across its iGaming platforms in New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ontario. Called NBA Triple Double Power Combo, the slot, developed in collaboration with Games Global, is now live across Caesars...
Ottawa’s Hard Rock Casino Hiring 600 Workers with Grand Opening on the Horizon
While an exact opening date for the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa hasn’t been set yet, the news that the company is hiring people for 600 positions at the property suggests that the opening is close. Canadian Gaming: Job Fair...
New Alberta iGaming Legislation Clears Another Hurdle
Bill 48 heads for debate in legislative committee Alberta iGaming Corporation would oversee Ontario-like igaming model Predictions of early 2026 market launch Bill 48, Alberta’s new igaming legislation, has taken another step forward, this week passing second reading in the provincial Legislative Assembly. Ontario-Style...
$27 Million Paid Out to Ontario Municipalities from Casino Revenues in Q4
Municipalities across Ontario received $27.3 million in Q4 Payments to Ontario municipalities based on graduated scale of casino revenues $142.4 million paid out in FY 2025 The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced Thursday it made CA$27,301,476 in fourth quarter (Jan. 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025)...