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An Expert’s Take On How Casinos, Including Gateway Casinos, Can Fight Hacks

As casinos around North America, including Gateway Casinos in Ontario, deal with cyber attacks, Lisa Plaggemier details how to fight them.

Posted on: October 10, 2023 | | Drew Ellis

Toronto-based esports betting company Rivalry hopes the nostalgia-laden games in its new online casino will appeal to young people.

Rivalry Launches New, Old-School Style Twist On An Online Casino

The Toronto-based esports betting company hopes the nostalgia-laden games in its new online casino will appeal to young people.

Posted on: November 16, 2022 | | Dave Briggs

Saskatchewan Government Launches New Crown Corporation To Oversee Gaming

Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan will launch in April 2023 and oversee casinos, VLTs, lotteries and online gaming in the province.

Posted on: November 14, 2022 | | Jose Colorado

Gateway’s Decision To Stay At Western Fair A Boon To Ontario Horse Racing

Gateway has reversed its decision to build a new casino in London, Ontario. It will remain at the Western Fair and expand operations.

Posted on: November 10, 2022 | | Dave Briggs

Expert: Canadian Match-Fixing Scandal Still Looms Large

Jeremy Luke says the lack of legislation preventing match-fixing puts Canadian athletes, coaches, officials, sports administrators and bettors at risk.

Posted on: November 8, 2022 | | Dave Briggs

Great Canadian Opens Retail Sportsbooks At 10 Locations

Mere hours after the OLG announced retail sportsbooks are now allowed at Ontario casinos, Great Canadian opened books at 10 locations.

Posted on: October 28, 2022 | | Dave Briggs

Twitch Bans Unlicensed Gambling Sites From Being Streamed

Popular streaming service Twitch will ban users from posting videos of themselves gambling from unlicensed gambling sites.

Posted on: September 23, 2022 | | Jose Colorado

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Top Streamers’ Divided Stance Shines Light On Twitch’s Gambling Problem

Following an explosive exposé, Twitch is under fire over an explosion of gambling. Twitch Gambling is big money, but not everyone is all in.

Posted on: September 1, 2022 | | Jose Colorado

Croupiers At Montreal Casino Strike Over Salary, Poor Working Conditions

For the third time in less than a month, croupiers at Montreal Casino are on strike over salary cutbacks and poor working conditions.

Posted on: May 25, 2022 | | Jose Colorado

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Update: DraftKings Ontario Entry Issues Sputter Into Weekend

DraftKings launches in Ontario on May 18, 6 weeks after the market opened, with numerous technical difficulties. Customers are not impressed.

Posted on: May 19, 2022 | | Robyn McNeil

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An Expert’s Take On How Casinos, Including Gateway Casinos, Can Fight Hacks

Rivalry Launches New, Old-School Style Twist On An Online Casino

Saskatchewan Government Launches New Crown Corporation To Oversee Gaming

Gateway’s Decision To Stay At Western Fair A Boon To Ontario Horse Racing

Expert: Canadian Match-Fixing Scandal Still Looms Large

Great Canadian Opens Retail Sportsbooks At 10 Locations

Twitch Bans Unlicensed Gambling Sites From Being Streamed

Top Streamers’ Divided Stance Shines Light On Twitch’s Gambling Problem

Croupiers At Montreal Casino Strike Over Salary, Poor Working Conditions

Update: DraftKings Ontario Entry Issues Sputter Into Weekend

Jeff Marek’s Quiet Parting With Sportsnet Tied To Leaked Draft Information

PENN Expects Alberta’s Market To Open Soon, Have Similar Tax Rate To Ontario

Ontario’s Centralized Gambling Self-Exclusion Program Under Development

Online Gambling Revenue Of $726M Ontario’s Most Successful Quarter In History

Industry Experts Not Aligned On Alberta iGaming Market’s Earning Potential