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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.

Las Vegas Sands’ NY Casino Faces Lengthy Legal Challenge

Just until recently, Las Vegas Sands’ bid for a casino in Nassau County in Long Island, New York was considered a frontrunner for a full-scale casino license. But the company’s plans are now facing a lengthy legal challenge, as a lawsuit alleges that county officials skipped state environmental requirements before awarding the lease to the c ...

TonyBet Relies on Soccer to Succeed in Ontario

The Canadian Premier League and one of its official gambling partners, TonyBet, are both trying to expand their brand exposure. The Baltic-based sports betting brand is one of Ontario’s licensed iGaming operators, allowing the company to offer legal online gambling in the province, which was followed by a partnership between the operator and t ...

New York with Another Massive Sports Betting Week

After the return of the major sports leagues in September, it has become the norm for New York’s mobile sportsbooks to produce hefty betting volume every week. This is further confirmed by the latest numbers by the New York State Gaming Commission, as for the week ending on November 19, 2023, they generated another handle above the US$500 mill ...

BCLC Celebrates Diversity with New Employee Program

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation is once more showing recognition for its diverse employees by introducing a new inclusive holiday program. This new program allows its members the flexibility to swap up to six BCLC-observed statutory holidays in a calendar year for other days that may have a personal, cultural, or religious importance to ...

GeoComply Reaps Success in Ontario, Launches New Office

Leading geolocation and anti-fraud solutions provider GeoComply is celebrating the launch of a new downtown Toronto office in Ontario, where it partners with numerous iGaming operators. For the unveiling of the new headquarters at 1 Richmond St. W, the supplier’s employees were joined by industry representatives, and government officials, who ...

GameOn and Sportsology Announce Project $GAME

This week, the next-generation fantasy sports platform, GameOn, announced that it has inked a software development agreement with Sportsology. Via the collaboration, the two parties will team up for the creation of a fantasy sports infrastructure branded, $GAME. It will be designed to drive fan engagement and generate revenue for game developers ...

Woodbine Ent. Closes Winter Series Nominations on December 1

Recently, Ontario’s premier horse racing operator, Woodbine Entertainment, issued a statement to remind of the looming deadline for its annual Winter Series at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Those planning to register for the upcoming winter series of events must do so before Friday, December 1, 2023. The operator also provided some conditions for the ...

New York Regulators Up Problem Gambling Efforts

New York is again putting more effort into trying to tackle problem gambling, by enhancing the process for individuals when enrolling to voluntary self-exclusion. The Empire State’s Responsible Play Partnership, announced a VSE Support Program to help individuals who recognize they may have a gambling issue and quickly find the resources to jo ...

Pragmatic Play Rolls Out Sports Betting to DAZN BET

Leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, Pragmatic Play, is taking its offering to a new level, as the provider launches a new sportsbook in Spain. The debut of its new product is possible through a landmark deal with DAZN BET, delivering its full-service iGaming solution to the operator. Slots, Live Casino, and Virtual Sports are also ...

Bragg Gaming Discloses Fiscal Numbers for Q3

Internet gambling technology and content provider, Bragg Gaming Group, has recently posted its financial reports for the third quarter, which concluded on September 30, 2023. In Q3 the company saw a solid 8% increase in revenue over the same quarter of 2022, amassing approximately CA$24 million, in comparison to the CA$22.2 million from last yea ...