IGaming
Live5 Launches Content With BCLC Via Scientific Games
Slot game developer Live5 has received approval to launch in the Canadian province of British Columbia for the first time.Live5, which already holds a license with Loto-Quebec, has been certified by the British Colombia Gaming Enforcement and Policy Branch (GEPB).The company will now…
Nova Scotia Still Weighing Up Pros & Cons of Online Casino
Nova Scotia's government is still assessing the potential benefits and pitfalls of opening up a regulated online casino in the province.Finance minister Allan MacMaster said the government's focus has been on healthcare and housing since being sworn in at the end of August and he needs more time…
Luckbox and Nuvei Partner for Payment Enhancement
Real Luck Group and its subsidiary Luckbox has announced a partnership with global payment technology company and fellow Canadian Gaming Association member Nuvei.As a result of the partnership, Nuvei will provide its payment solutions to improve deposit methods for Luckbox players.Luckbox…
Aristocrat Targeting North American iGaming with $4.6B Acquisition of Playtech
Online gambling company Playtech has agreed to a £2.7 billion ($4.6 billion, US$3.7 billion) takeover by Australian gaming and slots manufacturer Aristocrat, reports BNN Bloomberg and others.Aristocrat says the acquisition, which the companies expect to be completed in the second quarter of 2022…
Rush Street Interactive Makes Canadian Debut with Launch of BetRivers in Ontario
Online casino and sports betting giant Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has made its debut in the Canadian market with the launch of its social gaming platform, CASINO4FUN, in the province of Ontario.The free-to-play online casino and sportsbook is available now on all mobile devices, tablets,…
OLG Adding 12 New iCasino Games from Everi
Ontario Lottery and Gaming is adding 12 new digital casino games from Everi Digital to its platform, OLG.ca, over the next few months.An Everi press release states the titles will include games that recall classic three-reel mechanical slot machines.“OLG is constantly exploring opportunities…
DraftKings Agrees Sports Betting, DFS & iGaming Deal with NHL
DraftKings has signed on to become an official sports betting, daily fantasy sports (DFS), and iGaming partner of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the U.S.A press release confirms that the deal will also see DratfKings reach an agreement with Turner Sports, including Bleacher Report, to be…
NorthStar Gaming Names Michael Moskowitz as CEO as it Prepares for Ontario Entry
NorthStar Gaming has named Michael Moskowitz, former Chairman and CEO of Panasonic North America, as Chief Executive Officer and founding partner.A press release notes NorthStar is intending to operate in the regulated Ontario online gaming market with a made-in-Ontario product for casino and…
Wondr Gaming Launches Comprehensive Gaming/NFT Loyalty & Rewards Platform
Wondr Gaming, a publicly traded entertainment company on the Canadian Securities Exchange, on October 12 launched what it calls the first comprehensive loyalty and rewards platform in the gaming/NFT space.WondrRewards.com is the result of partnerships with several organizations in the gaming,…
Scientific Games Strikes Exclusive US Content Deal with White Hat Studios
Scientific Games has signed an agreement to become the exclusive and sole content aggregator of White Hat Studios, White Hat Gaming’s new U.S.-focused casino content division which recently acquired a catalogue of games for the U.S. market from slot developer Blueprint Gaming.Through Scientific…