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Mitch Marner Mania: Why the Golden Knights Star has Become the Biggest Name in NHL Prop Betting
Vegas Golden Knights host Anaheim Ducks in Game 2 tonight at T-Mobile Arena Mitch Marner a prop betting favorite for Golden Knights Vegas are a -160 betting favorite over Ducks Prop betting on Mitch Marner is hitting fever pitch this week, with...
Ontario’s Betting Landscape Shifts Tomorrow as FanDuel and PokerStars Debut Long-Awaited Unified Experience
The PokerStars Ontario app is officially non-operational as of May 7, 2026. Access to PokerStars games is now restricted solely to the FanDuel platform for all Ontario users. No date has been set for a relaunch of a dedicated poker client while...
Alberta’s iGaming Explosion: 28 Operators Prep for July 13 Launch
AGLC confirms "high volume" of enquiries relating to new regulated iGaming market Alberta's new open igaming market set to go live July 13 DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars and BetMGM among big names targeting early market share Alberta’s July 13 iGaming launch is rapidly taking...
Betty Casino Targets UK Expansion Amid Massive Gaming Tax Hike
Group CEO announces plans as part of Q1 2026 investor update Company introduced decentralized franchise business model in 2025 Betty launched in regulated Ontario igaming market in February 2023 Toronto-based iGaming operator Betty Gaming CA Ltd. has secured a UK operating license and is set...
Lucky Ontario iCasino Player Hits Historic CAD $1.86 million Progressive Jackpot
A theScore Casino player won an all-time high $1.86 million on a $1.10 spin last Thursday. The DropZone progressive jackpot, which accumulates from opted-in player bets, automatically resets following a win. PENN Entertainment’s casino offering now features over 2,200 games in Ontario...
Nevada Gaming Revenue Jumps 12% in March As Downtown Reports Growth
11.78% year-over-year increase in Nevada net gaming revenue in March Las Vegas Strip casinos generate a 14.43% increase in gaming win compared to March 2025 State sees 17.24% year-over-year increase in taxes collected after four months in a row of YoY decreases...
Billionaire Launches Bid to Relocate MLS Whitecaps to Las Vegas
Billionaire makes formal bid with MLS on behalf of investor group to buy the team and move it to Las Vegas Whitecaps, for sale since 2024, have cited economic obstacles running the team in Vancouver MLS issues statement making commitment to keeping...
Formula 1 Announces FanDuel as New Official Betting Operator
Formula 1 names FanDuel as its new Official Sports Betting Partner. Miami Grand Prix: The highly anticipated Miami race is scheduled for this Sunday at 4:00 p.m. ET. Fans will see FanDuel betting odds and data integrated directly into official F1 digital...
Ontario’s iGaming Market Sets All-Time Revenue and Wagering Records
Non-adjusted gross gaming revenue (NAGGR) climbed to CA$387 million, representing a 13% month-over-month increase. Online casino play continued to lead the market, accounting for 87% of all wagering activity at CA$8.32 billion. Ontario’s regulated igaming market generated a record CAD $9.59 billion...
Evoke Reports 149% Surge in Losses to £549M and Confirms Store Closures
Group revenue increased by 2%, while adjusted EBITDA grew by 14%. Confirmed the closure of 230 William Hill retail locations to optimize the footprint. Management is shifting focus to digital growth and cost efficiencies to counter regulatory headwinds. Evoke CEO Per Widerström...