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Winnipeg’s Largest Casino The Target Of Fake App Social Media Scam

Authorities are warning of a scam on Facebook promoting a fake online casino fraudsters claim is connected to Winnipeg's Club Regent Casino.

Posted on: January 10, 2024 | | Matthew Lomon

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New Winnipeg Casino Workers Contract Includes 11.25% Raise, Bonuses

A new contract was reached the day before some 750 Winnipeg casino workers were due to hit the picket lines.

Posted on: January 3, 2024 | | Matthew Lomon

Manitoba flag marking its spot on a Canadian 3D map. The Manitoba government has announced plans to explore retail casino expansion

Manitoba Government Announces Plans To Explore Retail Casino Expansion

Manitoba's newly-elected NDP government has ended the five-year pause that prevented the province from expanding its retail gambling sector.

Posted on: December 13, 2023 | | Matthew Lomon

Winnipeg skyline at night. Casino workers in the city have voted to authorize a strike before Christmas

Winnipeg Casino Workers Vote To Authorize Strike Before Christmas

A trio of Winnipeg casinos could see some of their union workers strike if a new contract isn't met by Dec. 23.

Posted on: December 4, 2023 | | Drew Ellis

Canadian Summer casino road trip. Highway panorama photo and surrounding snow covered mountains in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Visit These Canadian Casinos For Summertime Fun From Coast-to-Coast

Hot summer days are a great excuse to head out on a Canadian road trip and check out some of the country's best casinos.

Posted on: July 11, 2022 | | Katarina Vojvodic

Gambling Addiction Hotlines Available In Each Canadian Province

Each of Canada's 13 provinces and territories have helplines for gambling addiction support. Here are the numbers and resources available.

Posted on: March 11, 2022 | | Jose Colorado

March Madness NCAA Tournament Canada Betting

How To Bet On March Madness In Canada: A Province-By-Province Look

While Ontario's launch of private market operators only allows for men's NCAA final bets, you can still get action on all of March Madness.

Posted on: March 7, 2022 | | Jose Colorado

Most Canadian Provinces Will Have Winter Olympics Betting As Beijing Games Approach

Expanded market of Ontario online sports betting operators will not be ready by opening ceremony, may not be ready at all for Beijing Games.

Posted on: January 14, 2022 | | Katarina Vojvodic

Highway sign that reads, "Manitoba" stands on side of the highway in front of a blue sky and flat green fields

Online Gaming Thrives In Manitoba As Casinos Struggle

Manitoba gambling changed in a big way in the 2020 – 2021 fiscal year. According to Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries (MBLL) end-of-year report, changes include a $51 million spike in online gaming revenues. Meanwhile, traditional in-person options such as casinos and video lottery terminals (VLT) went the other way.

Posted on: October 21, 2021 | | Jose Colorado

Text: 'single bets are here' appears on the left with a picture of football players on the right

Manitoba Launches Single-Event Wagers On PlayNow

Single-event sports betting is now live in Manitoba. Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries (MLL) launched single bets on PlayNow.com on day one of legal singles betting in Canada.

Posted on: September 8, 2021 | | Katarina Vojvodic