Entain has named experienced chief executive Gavin Isaacs as its new CEO.The international sports betting and gambling company had been searching for a new permanent leader since Jette Nygaard-Andersen resigned from the role last…

Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto has revealed new details about his 41-game ban for violating the NHL's gambling rules.Pinto was the first NHL player to be suspended for online gambling when he was sanctioned in October 2023. Until…

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) aims to “revolutionise gambling entertainment” and benefit communities with its new five-year strategy.Pat Davis, President and CEO of the BCLC, revealed his organisation's…

A federal U.S. judge has denied a request from the lawyers of banned NBA player Jontay Porter that he be allowed to continue his pro basketball career in Greece.Porter's lawyers had asked Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall to allow the former…

Online casino game developer Wazdan has collaborated with sportsbook and slots provider Fitzdares in a partnership it says doubles its Canadian market share.Wazdan’s leading titles including Mighty Wild: Panther Grand Gold Edition,…

Super Group's sportsbook brand Betway will continue to operate in Ontario despite shutting down in all of its nine U.S. markets.The European gaming holding company announced Wednesday that Betway sportsbook operations will cease in…

Former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter has pleaded guilty in a New York federal court to the federal crime of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for his role in a gambling scheme in which he manipulated his own performances for financial…

Is Alberta the new gold rush for Canadian gaming?In light of the Alberta government’s review of potential paths towards a commercial gaming industry, and Minister Dale Nally’s declaration that the province will follow an Ontario-style…

As the issue of advertising continues to feature heavily in the conversation around sports betting, Canadian Football League (CFL) Commissioner Randy Ambrosie leader has dismissed the idea that a national framework would be helpful.…

This opinion article by Canadian Gaming Association President and CEO Paul Burns was originally published in the May 2024 issue of Canadian Gaming Business magazine.I am still amazed at how there are people who never let the truth get…