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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.

Loto-Québec Awards Jurisdictional License to Tangiamo

This week, Tangiamo Touch Technology AB revealed that it has been given the final jurisdictional certification for Loto-Québec. This marks an important milestone for Tangiamo, allowing it to install its MultiPLAY Roulette gaming tables at Montreal Casino, which is the largest casino in the country, as well as other gaming venues in Quebec. Tangiam ...

Woodbine Mohawk Park Reveals Holiday Calendar

Last week, Woodbine Entertainment provided its holiday schedule for Woodbine Mohawk Park in Campbellville, Ontario. The operator explained live harness racing will continue as scheduled until December 23, 2023, and will resume with its traditional matinee card on Boxing Day. As usual, there will be no racing on Christmas or Christmas Eve. Woodbine ...

NorthStar Gaming Shines in Gaming Awards

NorthStar Gaming, a leading gambling operator, reveals that it has been recognized in the Canadian Marketing Association Awards and the Clio Sports Awards. The iGaming brand has been assigned a Bronze Award for Innovative Media in Consumer Products & Services at the CMA Awards and a Silver Award for Fan Engagement in Product/Service at the CS A ...

Canadian Gaming Summit Returns to Toronto in 2024

Canada’s largest gambling and betting event, the Canadian Gaming Summit, is on track to make a comeback to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for its next edition. The event will be hosted from June 18, 2024, through June 20, 2024, and again it will attract industry leaders who will discuss the Canadian market and wish to strengthen their positi ...

Blazesoft Debuts Social Sportsbook and Casino Platform in the US

Premier supplier of online gaming platform, Blazesoft, has most recently announced the debut of its Sportzino.com brand across numerous markets in the U.S. The platform that offers social casino and sports betting has gone online a month earlier than its scheduled launch and is now on its way to revolutionize the free-to-play gaming experience for ...

Canadians Quick to Bet Heavy on Shohei Ohtani Rumours

On Friday, Canadian sports fans thought that Shohei Ohtani was on his way to join the Toronto Blue Jays. At that time, Canadians and US bettors rushed to place their wagers on the team to win the World Series. Due to the rumours, the team’s World Series odds improved from 15-1 to 8-1. However, it was all in vain as reports were quickly dismissed. ...

NYRA Extends Winter Meet at Aqueduct Racetrack

Last week, the New York Racing Association announced a portion of its 2024 racing calendar, which revealed an extended winter meet at its Aqueduct Racetrack. According to NYRA, the meet is scheduled to start on January 1, 2024, and run through March 30, 2024. Meanwhile, the association awaits further confirmation to release its full calendar for ne ...

Manitoba Believes Casino Staff and MLL Will Find Agreement

Manitoba’s new NDP government is optimistic that the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries and casino workers who are in favour of going on strike can find an agreement. Over the weekend, 98% of around 750 workers at the Winnipeg casinos voted to go on strike, if their demands for a fair contract are not met by employer, MLL. Manitoba Liquor & Lotter ...

BetMGM Claims 22% of Ontario iGaming Sector

BetMGM, a prominent player in the North American iGaming industry, has announced a significant achievement in Ontario’s iGaming sector. As of December 2023, BetMGM holds a remarkable 22% market share in the province, alongside a notable 17% share in both sports betting and iCa ...

Belmont Stakes Moves to Saratoga Race Course in 2024

The New York Racing Association has most recently announced its decision to move the 2024 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. This change comes in connection with NYRA’s upcoming renovations worth US$455 at its Belmont Park in Long Island. However, the race will be run at a distance of 1 ¼ miles, instead of its usual 1 ½ miles. Earlier this ...