369 stories by Mark Keast
Union and Caesars Windsor Agree to Tentative Deal
Deal reached late last night Union members set to ratify in the next few days Union had been pushing for a three-year contract The union representing over 1,400 workers at Caesars Windsor has reached a deal with management to avert a strike....
MLB Players Sign Licensing Agreement with PENN
Deal allows rights to use MLB player images and names on platforms Deal impacts ESPN BET and theScore BET in Canada More fan-focused betting experiences MLB Players Inc., a commercial affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association, and OneTeam Partners today...
Union ‘Confident’ Deal Will Get Done with Caesars Windsor
Workers pushing for new 3-year contract with Caesars Windsor Deadline for new deal set for 11:59 p.m. tonight or strike will follow Increase in salaries at the core of worker demands A spokesperson for the union representing over 1,400 workers at Caesars...
Carney-Led Liberals Vault Ahead of Poilievre’s Conservatives in Canadian Election Betting
Trump tariffs? Prediction markets show Liberals far ahead CBC story this morning highlights disgruntlement in Conservative party camp Sportsbook odds lean in favour of the Liberals If the prediction markets are any indication this morning, the Mark Carney-led Liberals, particularly after a phone...
AGLC Muscles Up Play Alberta Platform with Competition on the Horizon
Play Alberta is currently the only platform where Albertans can bet legally online Platform generated CAD$235 million in net sales in 2023-24, up $42 million from previous year Alberta government tabled new igaming legislation Tuesday which will open the door to private...
BetVictor Launches Tracy McGrady Safer Gambling Campaign
NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady serves as BetVictor's Safer Gambling Ambassador March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month across Canada BetVictor executive weighs in on Alberta expansion plans BetVictor Canada has launched a safer gambling campaign through the streets of Toronto, featuring the company’s brand ambassador,...
Is the Canadian Travel Boycott Impacting U.S. Casinos?
More Canadians boycotting travel to U.S. over tariff dispute Las Vegas airport reports decrease in Canadian travellers in February LVCVA reports little impact on Canadian travel to Vegas so far Lots of talk about Canadians boycotting travel to the U.S., keeping their vacations...
AGCO Hits BetMGM with $110K in Penalties
BetMGM fined over alleged actions by third-party marketing companies Licensed operators aren't allowed to offer bonuses or inducements $110K fine the largest in Ontario in the three years since the open, regulated market went live In Ontario, iGaming operators are prohibited from...
Alberta Unveils New iGaming Legislation
Alberta tables iGaming Alberta Act Once becoming law, Alberta would launch an Ontario-style competitive, private market Major operators DraftKings, FanDuel, PointsBet Canada and others looking to jump in As reported in Casino.org ten days ago, the government of Alberta today officially tabled igaming legislation, called the...
Las Vegas Bookmaker Johnny Avello: MLB Injuries Leaving a Mark on Betting Futures
Gerrit Cole leads the way on early season injury news Scherzer thumb issues in Toronto cast doubts on Blue Jays’ starting rotation Dodgers big favourites to win it all Some major early season injuries are having an impact not only on the...
