Casino
Rootz enters Ontario igaming market via iGO
Rootz will launch four casino brands in the Ontario igaming market later this month after being granted a licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).The Malta-based igaming firm has entered into an operational agreement with iGaming Ontario (iGO) and will go live on Jan 31…
Rivalry to launch new casino offering in Ontario
Toronto-based Esports wagering company Rivalry has confirmed the expansion of its casino offering in a move designed to widen its potential revenue streams.This announcement is unlikely to come as a surprise to shareholders and close spectators following the firm’s recent business update where…
Ontario igaming picks up pace as revenue rises C$190m in Q3
iGaming Ontario (iGO) has published its third quarter of operations market performance report for the Ontario igaming market, reporting a significant hike in handle and revenue.The numbers combine sports betting, online casino and online poker into lump sums, and for the period starting Oct 1…
Casino Days opts for XPoint in search for Ontario ‘digital safe space’
Casino Days has partnered with geolocation and compliance technology firm XPoint to protect and grow its brand in Ontario.The online casino company will utilise XPoint Verify, a geo-verification tool for real-money gaming operators, and integrate the service within its digital casino platform.…
Online casino drives PlayNow.com revenues in Saskatchewan
PlayNow.com generated $31.8m from wagering in Saskatchewan across November and December 2022, heavily propped up by its online casino division.The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) brand went live in the Canadian province on Nov 3, following a previously agreed deal struck with the…
BCLC appoints Mark Goldberg as CIO & VP of Business Technology
Mark Goldberg has officially begun his role today as the new Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Business Technology for the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC).Announced last week, Goldberg has been tasked with leading technology strategies that support BCLC’s lottery,…
OPTX’s Brooke Fiumara On Using Data Science On The Casino Floor
After years of experience working in the marketing departments of many casinos across North America, Brooke Fiumara is keenly aware of how many decisions operators have to make week in and week out. She also learned that aggregating all the information necessary to make those decisions was…
Mobinc elevates Ontario offering with Push Gaming distribution deal
Mobinc has enhanced its relationship with igaming supplier Push Gaming via a distribution deal across its Ontario and MGA platforms.Under the terms of the agreement, the platform provider and operator will directly integrate Push Gaming’s full suite of titles - including Big Bamboo and Generous…
Caesars Windsor opens Ontario’s first full-service sportsbook
Caesars Entertainment has officially opened its Caesars Windsor full-service sportsbook, marking the first sportsbook of its kind in Ontario.Located in front of the Legends Sports Bar within the Caesars Windsor casino resort, the sportsbook allows players to watch sports, wager on their…
VICI Properties completes acquisition of four Albertan casino properties from PURE
VICI Properties has bought non-US real estate properties for the first time, completing the acquisition and leaseback of four properties from PURE Canadian Gaming Corp.The specialised casino real estate landlord has purchased PURE Casino Edmonton in Edmonton, PURE Casino Yellowhead in Edmonton,…