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The Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation (SaskGaming) has selected a new leader, naming former VP of Corporate Services Blaine Pilatzke as its new president and CEO.Effective immediately, Pilatzke will lead the crown corporation's operations on a permanent basis. Pilatzke, a longtime senior employee…

In a widely circulated letter scrutinising Penn Entertainment's strategic operations, a significant investor has questioned the wisdom of the company's acquisition of Canadian sports media and betting brand Score Media and Gaming.Penn bought Toronto-based theScore in the second half of 2021 for…

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) have strengthened their collaboration by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding.The two regulatory authorities will continue to work together on common objectives and values in overseeing the gaming…

Toronto-based Rivalry reported a 51% quarter-over-quarter increase in net revenue in the first quarter of 2024 and smaller upticks in betting handle and gross gaming revenue but is still lagging behind where it stood this time last year.The jump in net revenue to $4.5 million means that as a…

theScore Bet and Golf Canada will be pairing up for Canadian golf events for the next few years.The sportsbook and the governing body have extended their existing partnership. theScore Bet will continue as the organization’s exclusive official gaming partner, including sponsorship of Canada’s…

The ongoing growth and innovation of digital platforms have significantly increased players' gaming options while simultaneously intensifying the challenge for brands to differentiate themselves from competitors and attract new players.The upcoming Canadian Gaming Summit will include focused…

It's official: Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis is not the only entity that can conduct and manage gaming in the province.The Alberta legislature has passed a bill that recognises that the provincial government has the authority to conduct and manage gaming in the province as well as AGLC.…

Slot software provider Swintt has launched in Ontario after receiving a license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to supply games in the province.The entry into Ontario is the company's first step into a regulated North American market. Swintt has previously been focused on…

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA), the organization that represents the province's counties and districts, wants Alberta's charitable gaming model to be formally reviewed.Alberta charitable organisations can apply for a license to conduct volunteer-run casino events. But the RMA says the…

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is shutting down its retail sportsbook Sports Action this weekend after 33 years.Sports Action will end operations at in-person venues on Saturday, May 25 to make way for a new retail sportsbook to come. The lottery corporation says the new…