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.
This, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario finally updated the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming, banning athletes from featuring in betting ads and restricting the use of celebrities in such endorsements. But MPP Lisa Gretzky believes that the province must do more to deal with the matter. The regulator’s new protocol will g ...
This week, New York gambling regulators issued the first set of Q&As from downstate casino applicants which revealed what matters concern the candidates in the early stages of the process. The state’s 103-page report discussed all regulatory steps and procedures required by the 11 casino applicants who pursue one of the three available ful ...
Saratoga Race Course’s summer meet is just around the corner, and after the recent incidents, there will be two additional safety rules until the end of the meet. The changes were made by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority which was established to govern horse racing in the Empire State and aim to protect the well-being of horses c ...
New York Senator Joe Addabbo, D-Queens is organizing an online seminar on problem gambling education. The lawmaker, who is a major proponent for the legalization of online gaming in the state wants to help those who are vulnerable to gambling-related addictions. The virtual seminar will be on September 13, 2023, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Zoom.
Playgon Games has issued its financial highlights for the three- and six-month periods ending on June 30, 2023. In the said periods the propriety SaaS technology firm focused on providing mobile-first live dealer tech to iGaming operators, reported some impressive results. In Q2 2023, it saw increased growth in player activity due to new onboard ...
Based in Nichols, New York, Tioga Downs Casino Resort is once more demonstrating its social responsibility towards local communities, as it makes a hefty donation to a local veterans group. On Friday, August 25, 2023, representatives of the property handed a check worth US$128,000 to the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group.
The summer of 2023 was quite turbulent for New York’s mobile sports wagering market, as it suffered many ups and downs in terms of betting volume. However, the week of August 20 has last found some consistency, as the latest numbers released by the New York State Gaming Commission indicate steady improvement over the previous week.
Red Deer Resort & Casino has recently hosted a special dinner for the people who managed to survive and escape from the wildfires in the Northwest Territories. The event was held last Wednesday at the casino’s R&R Restaurant and its aim was to show support and comfort for more than 120 evacuees who have found refuge in the property’s ...
Ontario-based NorthStar Gaming provided a financial update on its three- and six-month periods that concluded on June 30, 2023. In the second quarter of 2023, the gambling operator recorded some impressive numbers. For instance, in 2Q23, the firm disclosed a total betting handle of CA$160.1 million which was a 15% improvement over Q1 of the year ...
After a set of protocols was suggested by the New York State Gaming Commission, the New York Racing Association is implementing similar ones. The organization will require horses entering races at its three tracks to be examined by an attending veterinarian within 72 hours of entry time. The new rule goes into effect at the end of this month.
