461 stories by Mark Keast
Report: Durant Traded to Rockets, Odds Shift Accordingly
Durant traded to Rockets in exchange for players and draft picks Rockets odds to win 2026 NAB championships moves to +850 Durant a 15-time NBA Allstar, surefire Hall of Famer The Kevin Durant trade has reportedly finally gone down, with the 15-time all-star going...
Penn Entertainment Announces Layoffs at theScore
75-100 laid off at theScore in Toronto Penn says layoffs part of ongoing evolution of digital business Former employee: theScore "lost its heart" Penn Entertainment has announced major layoffs in work staff at theScore in Toronto, as the company deals with a months-long proxy fight...
Quebec Online Gaming Coalition Bears Down With Election Approaching
One fact that stood out during this week’s Canadian Gaming Summit, held in Toronto, was the gross gaming revenue being lost to the unregulated market in Quebec – CAD $1.97 billion. $1.97 Billion Lost to Unregulated Market That was according to data...
Ontario Looks to Crack Down on Illegal Gaming Websites
Attorney General speaks at Canadian Gaming Summit in Toronto Industry looks to pivot to enforcement against unregulated sites three years after market launch Ontario market still has 16%-17% of residents using unregulated gaming sites There’s a new focus on enforcement against grey market players...
Minister Announces Review of Ontario Gaming Industry
Strategic review of online and land-based gaming industry iGaming Ontario Act turned iGaming Ontario into standalone agency Minister for Tourism, Culture and Gaming Ontario makes comments at Canadian Gaming Summit There was a little buzz going into Minister for Tourism, Culture and...
What Goes Into a Great Slot Game, According to Brian Christopher
Slot gaming celebrity talks the power of influencers at Canadian Gaming Summit Christopher's media company generates 50 million monthly video views There’s no bigger influencer in the gaming industry than Brian Christopher, who appeared today at the Canadian Gaming Summit (CGS) in...
Alberta Gaming Minister Dale Nally Confirms Early 2026 ‘Ribbon Cutting’ for Alberta Launch
Nally confirms iGaming market launch for early 2026 Ontario tax rate 20% 3-year-old Ontario iGaming regulatory regime used as road map Those iGaming operators and others industry types looking for updates on subjects like a launch date for the new Alberta market...
Betty Announces Partnership With Maple Leafs and Raptors
Multiyear deal between Betty and Leafs/Raptors Slots operator committed to expansion in 2025, including new territories Activations with Leafs, Raptors to start in October If you live anywhere in Toronto, you know the power of the Toronto Maple Leafs brand. That’s on...
Inspired Entertainment Launches First of Its Kind Hybrid Dealer Roulette Game
Online roulette game creates live casino experience for players Hybrid dealer game debuts on Loto-Québec's online casino platform Inspired Entertainment has announced it has launched the first branded Hybrid Dealer Roulette game with Loto-Québec, the first of its kind in Canada. Live...
Casino Days Fined $54,000 in Ontario for “Deceptive” Bonuses
AGCO cites "deceptive" bonus practices with $54,000 fine Casino Days was offering $2,000 welcome bonus for new players Player had complained after $8,500 in winnings were confiscated The operator behind Casino Days has been fined CAD $54,000 by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of...
