Casino
Loto-Quebec laments ‘missed opportunity’ after Montreal mini casino plan withdrawn
Loto-Quebec has withdrawn its proposal to launch a ‘mini casino’ in downtown Montreal, citing Montreal Public Health’s verdict as a significant factor in its decision.The provincial gaming authority had planned to rent the 1909 Taverne Moderne restaurant - which adjoins the Bell Centre - to open…
Loto-Quebec ‘surprised’ at Montreal Public Health reaction to mini casino proposal
Montreal Public Health has poured cold water on the idea of Loto-Quebec opening a ‘mini casino’ near the Bell Centre, citing the “risk” for vulnerable members of society nearby.Loto-Quebec’s plans to rent the now closed 1909 Taverne Moderne restaurant - which adjoins the home of the Montreal…
Casumo onboards mkodo’s GeoLocs solution for Ontario igaming operations
Casumo has called on the services of mkodo and its geolocation verification solution, GeoLocs, as the online casino operator strives to achieve full compliance with geolocation regulations.The Maltese-based firm was approved for a license to enter the Ontario igaming market by the Alcohol and…
‘Dealer collusion’ lands Woodbine Casino hefty AGCO fine
Ontario Gaming GTA Limited Partnership (Casino Woodbine) has been served with a Notice of Monetary Penalty totaling $80k by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).The regulator took action after conducting an “in-depth compliance review” to assess Casino Woodbine’s adherence to the…
Gateway Casinos London ‘raises the stakes’ with gaming floor expansion
Construction has begun on the renovation of Gateway Casinos London, which will feature an expanded gaming floor, Gateway Casinos has confirmed.As part of the $50m overhaul, the gaming floor will be expanded from 70,000 square feet to 84,000, and will include 891 slot machines and 18 live gaming…
Red Deer Resort & Casino achieves ‘major milestone’ with new casino
Red Deer Resort & Casino has completed the expansion of its new casino, which officially opened its doors last Friday, Sept. 8.Located in the heart of Downtown Red Deer, the casino offers a wide range of gaming options such as slot machines, table games, and a poker room, and is set to serve…
Atlantic Lottery encouraged in pursuit of online casino entry
The Atlantic Lottery has undergone a “rigorous process” in an attempt to implement online casino games in all four provinces it serves in.Online casino games are already live in Atlantic Canada, but the Atlantic Lottery is determined to protect consumers from the presence of the unregulated and…
Century Casinos finalizes sale-leaseback of four Alberta properties
Century Casinos has officially completed the sale of four casino properties in Alberta to VICI Properties, with all four being leased back to the company.The casino entertainment firm announced in May that a $221.7m deal had been agreed for subsidiaries of VICI Properties to acquire the real…
Rivalry widens Casino.exe access through new mobile app
Rivalry has announced the launch of the interactive casino platform Casino.exe on its iOS mobile app in Ontario.The Toronto-based firm went live with Casino.exe earlier this year, debuting eight casino games alongside it. In the same announcement, Rivalry reaffirmed its plan to bring out a…
Playgon Games posts substantial revenue growth in Q2 amid rise in wagers
Vancouver-based games developer Playgon Games has highlighted the upward trajectory of its business after publishing its financial results for the first half of 2023, which reveal substantial revenue growth.The firm generated revenues of $413,388 from VegasLounge - its live dealer platform - for…