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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
CGA/Ipsos Study: Over 77% Only Playing Unregulated Sites in Alberta
CGA and Ipsos survey shows lower channelization for government-run platforms Most gamers in Alberta and B.C. think unregulated sites are legal AGLC has claimed over 45% market channelization to its platform in the past The...
