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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…