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Yolina has followed closely the latest development on the Canadian gaming scene over the past years, monitoring the land-based, lottery, and online offerings up for grabs. The dynamic nature of the local lottery and casino fields, as well as the opportunities lying ahead of Canada fire her enthusiasm for what is to come. A sports betting enthusiast, in her spare time Yolina could be found in her natural habitat – turning the pages of biographies and catching up on the latest stand-up comedy podcasts.

Woodbine Ent. Adds Swinger/Omni Wagers to its Tracks

This week, Woodbine Entertainment has a special announcement in store for its horseplayers, as the leading operator for horse racing in Ontario will be adding new wagering vertical for its tracks. Swinger, also known as Omni wager, will soon be implemented as an option for its Woodbine Racetrack and Woodbine Mohawk Park properties.

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FortuneCoins to Integrate Content from Slotmill

FortuneCoins is once again in the spotlight as the social casino brand with sweepstakes elements adds another partner to its list of gaming suppliers. This week, the operator doing business in the U.S. and Canada reported that it struck a partnership contract with Slotmill, another prominent provider of iGaming content with plenty of experience ...

5Dimes Sets Sights on Joining Ontario’s iGaming Market

Another prominent sports betting brand has set its sights on Ontario’s lucrative iGaming market. Most recently, Costa Rica-based operator 5Dimes revealed that it has submitted its application to become a licensed entity in Canada’s most populous province. Due to its application, the owner of several offshore betting sites has now suspended i ...

BetRivers Goes Offline in New York for Nearly 10 Hours

One of the leading mobile sports betting apps in New York was offline for almost 10 hours, making users wonder if everything is in order with the platform. On Tuesday, BetRivers went down for maintenance and the Pennsylvania-sportsbook revealed that it performed a schedule system update to make sure players get the best possible experience. The ...

New Bill Requires New York to Start Gaming Compact Discussions

This week, a new bill was introduced by New York lawmakers, which if passed would begin negotiations between the state and the Seneca Nation of Indians on a new gaming compact. The legislation is sponsored by Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow and Sen. Tim Kennedy. However, it remains to be seen whether Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign the bill off.

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OLG Looking to Hire Employees for Sault Ste. Marie Office

One of the leading employers in Ontario, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is looking to recruit some fresh faces for its Sault Ste. Marie head office. The Crown corporation said that there will be a two-day event online on May 30 and 31, 2023, allowing interested candidates to submit their applications for one of the many available pos ...

Fanatics Will Not Need License Transfer for NY Launch

Just recently, Fanatics announced a major deal to acquire PointsBet U.S. allowing it access to the sportsbooks leading online gambling markets in the country. This also includes New York, which is the leading jurisdiction for online sports betting in the U.S. It was announced the company will not need to transfer licenses to begin legal operatio ...

Greater Sudbury Thankful for OLG’s Community Support

Last week, the City of Greater Sudbury expressed its appreciation towards the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for its continued community funding at a cheque presentation event at Tom Davies Square. For the fiscal year of April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023, the city bagged almost CA$1.93 million for hosting Gateway Casinos Sudbury.

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New York Suffers Major Decline in Sports Betting Revenue

New York closed another week in the red in terms of mobile sports betting activity on the weekly. Just recently, the New York State Gaming Commission disclosed that for the week ending on May 21, 2023, the state saw a 3.5% drop-off in placed wagers in comparison to the previous week. However, revenue dropped by a staggering 48% from last week....

FortuneCoins Bolsters Content Thanks to Fantasma Games Deal

Leading social casino brand in the U.S. and Canada, FortuneCoins, continues its expansion, as it announces another important partnership. This time, the Blazesoft Ltd.-owned platform has teamed up with one of Sweden’s most popular suppliers of casino titles, Fantasma Games. This way both parties will benefit each other, and boost their operati ...