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Ex-Maple Leaf Phil Kessel joins WPT as Canadian ambassador
Former NHL star and Toronto Maple Leafs favourite Phil Kessel has signed up as an ambassador for the World Poker Tour (WPT)."Excited to join WPT GLOBAL!" Kessel wrote on Instagram. "Poker & hockey have always been a passion of mine. I look forward to playing poker with everyone on @wptglobal…
Doug Ford, Niagara mayor pushing for change to casinos deal
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Niagara Mayor Jim Diodati both said this week that a change to the Niagara Region casino landscape is needed if the region is to maximise its gaming potential.Ford told reporters at an unrelated news conference on Wednesday in Toronto that the province is currently…
SIGA introduces new SIGA Rewards loyalty program and app
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority has launched a new loyalty program, SIGA Rewards.The scheme will introduce a new four-tiered benefits structure, with Emerald, Gold, Platinum and Diamond levels. Members can level up with exclusive rewards and personalised offers as they progress through…
Light & Wonder launches new cross-platform product for Loto-Québec
Loto-Québec has launched the first cross-platform mystery jackpot using Light & Wonder's new cross-platform technology.The progressive, named SUPER CAGNOTTE, can be found on Loto-Québec’s online gaming portal, lotoquebec.com, and on COSMIC gaming machines across casino floors within the…
Saskatchewan approves Jackpot Digital to supply games to casinos
The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) has approved Jackpot Digital, a manufacturer of electronic multiplayer dealer-less poker tables, as a registered supplier of gaming supplies and services to regulated casinos in the province.Vancouver-based Jackpot Digital previously announced…
Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto opens new high-limit rooms
Great Canadian Entertainment's Casino Resort Toronto has opened new high-limit slots and high-limit table games spaces, further expanding Canada's newest and largest casino resort.The $1 billion destination, which was opened in June 2023, already featured 328,000 sq. ft. of gaming space, along…
Great Canadian sells second BC casino to Snuneymuxw First Nation
Less than three months after selling Casino Nanaimo to the Snuneymuxw First Nation, Great Canadian Entertainment has done the same with its Elements Casino Victoria.The Canadian gaming and hospitality company announced on Sept. 10 a definitive agreement to sell the Victoria casino to Petroglyph…
Bluberi opens new Drummondville, Quebec office
Bluberi has opened a new office in Drummondville, Queb. to celebrate 30 years in the city.The Las Vegas-based gaming technology and product supplier celebrated its new location with an "unlocking" ceremony, on Aug. 7 that paid homage to the company’s popular Devil’s Lock slot theme.Bluberi…
Mohegan names Joseph Hasson as permanent COO
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has named its interim Chief Operating Officer Joseph Hasson to the role permanently.He will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of short and long-term strategic business plans across all Mohegan properties in Canada, the U.S. and …
GGPoker buys WSOP brand in $500 million deal
Online poker market leader GGPoker announced Thursday that it is purchasing the World Series of Poker (WSOP) brand from Caesars Entertainment in a $500 million deal.GGPoker's parent company NSUS Inc. will pay $250 million up front and another $250 million in five years.
Caesars will continue to…