395 stories by Mark Keast
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)...
Delta Bingo & Gaming Selects Strive to Power Digital Relaunch
On the Canadian gaming front, Delta Bingo & Gaming has chosen Vancouver-based gaming tech firm Strive Gaming to power its digital relaunch. Canadian Gaming: Meeting the Needs of Operators Delta was founded in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1966 and is a family-owned business....
AGCO Drops $120K Fine on Casino Resort Toronto Over Dealer Cheat Scheme
OPP investigation led to charges in March 2024 AGCO conducted independent compliance review Allegations into two dealers colluding with casino patrons The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a CAD $120,000 fine against Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto alleging...
Rivalry Releases KPI Growth Snapshot for Q1 2025
Rivalry undertook strategic pivot going into 2025 Preliminary KPIs and revenue figures for Q1 ended March 31 First quarter under Rivalry’s revamped operating model shows more revenue user Toronto-based Rivalry, the sportsbook and iGaming operator for digital-first players, has released an early snapshot...
