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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...
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...
$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...
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,...
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...
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...
ESPN BET and ESPN Deepen Integrations with “Mint Club” Launch
“Mint Club” goes live for ESPN BET users today Improvements in integration between media and betting experience Announcement is first in a series of bet-tracking enhancements to follow PENN Entertainment is looking to further leverage...
UFC’s White Addresses U.S. Broadcasting Negotiations
Broadcasting agreement with ESPN expires end of this year Rumors of Netflix deal Multiple broadcast partners going forward? The buzz was still in the air after UFC 314 in Miami Saturday night when UFC CEO...
Conor McGregor Puts $500K Bet Down on Chandler by TKO at UFC 314
It was a great night of action last night in Miami at UFC 314, but not so much on the betting front for former dual-weight champion Conor McGregor, who put down a bet of $500,000...
ToonieBet Partners with Ottawa Senators as NHL Playoffs Approach
Online casino brand hooks up with exciting, emerging NHL team In-arena activation opportunities with NHL playoffs set to start ToonieBet part of Soft2Bet Soft2Bet’s ToonieBet brand has announced a partnership with the Ottawa Senators that...
