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Massachusetts Gaming Commission Launches ‘Bet on Respect’ to Ban Abusive Bettors
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has launched a new anti-harassment initiative that can ban abusive bettors from every licensed sportsbook and casino in the state. Track star Gabby Thomas was harassed by a gambler at...
Saskatchewan Extends SIGA Online Gaming Exclusivity to 2029
Saskatchewan has extended the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority’s (SIGA) exclusive right to operate the province’s regulated online market through September 2029. The deal amendment also approves a First Nations gaming centre pilot project featuring up...
VEGAS SPORTS REPORT: Tom Brady’s Influence Helps Push Raiders to Name Kirk Cousins Starting QB
Raiders minority owner Tom Brady played a major role in shaping Las Vegas' starting lineup on the eve of the new season, according to head coach Klint Kubiak, who named Kirk Cousins as starting quarterback...
VEGAS BETTING REPORT: Kawhi Leonard Trade Clearance Barely Moves Raptors’ NBA Futures
Wednesday's blockbuster NBA ruling—fining the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million, stripping five first-round draft picks, and clearing the Toronto Raptors to acquire Kawhi Leonard—had surprisingly little impact on league betting futures. Kawhi Leonard of the...
Las Vegas ‘At Par’ Campaign Lures 120,000 Canadian Visitors Amid Travel Slump
Las Vegas casino executive Derek Stevens weighed in on U.S.-Canada relations as he announced the conclusion of the "At Par" promotion, which brought more than 120,000 Canadian visitors south over its eight-month run. Golden Gate...
Proposed $1B Sudbury Casino Resort Faces Major OLG Exclusivity Hurdle
A Sudbury businessman is pushing forward with plans to build a major hotel and casino in the city by 2031, reviving a project first envisioned two decades ago. A rendering of the proposed Country Pine...
Ontario iGaming Wagers Surge to Record CA$9.88B on Casino Growth
Ontario’s iGaming market set a new benchmark in July with a record CA$9.88 billion (US$7.02 billion) wagered, driven by a 6% monthly surge in casino play. The big iGaming news in Ontario in July was...
NFL Renews Sports Betting Partnerships With DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics
The NFL extended its flagship sports betting partnerships, adding Fanatics Sportsbook alongside existing official operators DraftKings and FanDuel. The NFL officially announces new sports betting deals with DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics Betting and Gaming. (Photo...
Alberta Minister Rebukes BCLC Chair Over iGaming Criticism, Calls Comments ‘Disingenuous’
Alberta Gaming Minister Dale Nally has issued a sharp rebuttal to British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) Chair Greg Moore over his recent criticism of Alberta’s private iGaming model. Alberta's minister of Service Alberta and Red...
Canadian Regulators Shut Door on Sports Prediction Contracts
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) yesterday (Aug. 27) issued a joint notice saying they will not allow sports and entertainment prediction market event contracts to operate in Canada. ...
