The lives of two Ontarians were changed in the past week due to Lotto Max, the Canadian lottery that replaced Lotto Super 7. Both winners won life-changing jackpots from the lottery draw, and immediately announced their retirement from their jobs. One jackpot was valued at $15 million, and was won by Delmer Hartwig who lives…
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888 is getting a new partner in Nevada to help enter the online poker market within the state’s jurisdiction. 888 will partner with Golden Gaming to market the Treasure Island Casino’s online poker room to Golden Gaming customers across Nevada in what the Nevada Gaming Control Commission calls “a good example of new ideas coming…
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The Gaming Standards Association, one of the leading forums that set standards for innovation in the gaming industry, is celebrating its 15th anniversary of operations this month. As part of the organization’s importance to the industry, GSA will be one of the most important presenters at the G2E Casino Industry Conference held later this month…
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Club Regent Casino, one of two government owned casinos in Winnipeg, is building a new concert hall that will be the largest concert-specific facility in Manitoba. The concert hall is proving divisive in the community as some businesses recognize the merit behind the facility, while others believe the venue will end their operations. Club Regent…
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Two of Ontario’s racetracks will continue generating slots revenue through the end of September. The agreement is part of an ongoing agreement to support racetracks in the wake of the cancelled slots at racetrack revenue sharing program shared with the OLG. Great Canadian Gaming Corporation owns the Georgian Downs and Flamboro Downs racetracks. The two…
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Bookmakers opened up the betting books on who will be named successor to Steve Ballmer, outgoing CEO of Microsoft Corporation who announced his retirement on August 23. Ladbrokes and other betting sites named several contenders expected to be favourites for the job, including Canadian-born Stephen Elop – current CEO of Nokia Corporation. Ballmer has been…
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AMP3 Gaming has a reputation for creating innovative social betting games but is especially proud of the new Oddsmaker social casino and sportsbook. The game brings together networks of Facebook friends and could send two lucky players to New York City for Superbowl XLVIII. Oddsmaker allows users to set up their own sportsbook and casino…
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The Ottawa casino is up against stiffer opposition than Mayor Jim Watson forecast. The city’s board of health voted 8 to 1 against expanding casino operations in the nation’s capital, potentially obstructing Watson’s plans for two OLG backed casinos in the community. The Ottawa Board of Health acts as an advisor to city council, which…
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The English Premier League, one of the most popular soccer leagues across the world, kicks off a new season today. The excitement surrounding the Premier League is even noticeable in Canada, where fans and sportsbetting enthusiasts eagerly await the outcomes of the opening matches. The Premier League is also a popular event at online casinos,…
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The city of Niagara Falls is in the enviable position of dividing up an extra $6.4 million for municipal projects across the region. The money was a reimbursement from the period of April through June, paid by the OLG for hosting two of Ontario’s most well-established casinos. The money is a reimbursement over only 3…
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