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toronto gamblet living in texas will serve 30 months for deraudung the us out of nearly $2 million in taxes

Toronto Gambler Will Serve 30 Months For Defrauding The US Government

A Toronto gambler living in Austin, Texas, has run out of luck and will spend 30 months in federal prison for making false statements on income tax returns. The 67-year-old must also repay US$1,771,011.67.

Posted on: January 30, 2023 | | Jose Colorado

olg host community payments decrease for the second consecutive

OLG’s Host Community Payments Fall For Second Consecutive Quarter

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation announced a third-quarter payment of more than $32 million to its 29 host gaming communities. On the one hand, the $32 million is nothing to balk at; on the other, that's the second drop in as many fiscal quarters.

Posted on: January 25, 2023 | | Jose Colorado

Despite record numbers for both lottery and digital gaming, COVID-19 casino closures sharply impacted the OLG's bottom line in fiscal year 2021-22.

OLG Annual Report: Numbers Improved, But Pandemic Hangover Lingers

Despite record numbers for both lottery and digital gaming, COVID-19 casino closures sharply impacted the Crown corporation's bottom line.

Posted on: January 10, 2023 | | Dave Briggs

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BetMGM Ontario Suffered Data Breach Less Than Two Months After Launch

BetMGM Ontario's player information was compromised less than two months after joining the Ontario online casino and sports betting market. On Dec.21, the sports betting giant informed customers of a data breach the company believes occurred in May 2022 but remained undiscovered until Nov. 28.

Posted on: January 10, 2023 | | Jose Colorado