Location: Canada
Ontario study finds surge in young men seeking gambling help
An Ontario study has found that the rate of young men contacting the province’s mental health helpline for gambling-related problems has... more
Will Alberta be a billion-dollar sports betting and igaming market?
There is good reason to believe that Alberta will be a real moneymaker for the online gambling industry. It may even be a near... more
Montreal mock casino lets researchers study digital gambling behavior
At first glance, it looks like a fun night out at a casino: gaming terminals, bright lights, and an inviting atmosphere that encourages... more
Quirky curling has turned into a betting magnet at the Winter Olympics
MILAN (AP) — Hockey is the top Winter Games sport among gamblers, but curling with its sliding stones, spirited sweeping and cheating... more
British Columbia: Vancouver council approves increase of slots from 600 to 900 at downtown casino
City council voted 5-4 Tuesday to allow Parq Casino to expand its number of slot machines from 600 to 900, despite concerns raised by the... more
International Association of Gaming Regulators names Kevin Mullally its first CEO
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Kevin Mullally as its first Chief... more
IGT games deliver million-dollar-plus jackpots in January
IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Slots, Powerbucks, and MegaJackpots games awarded four jackpots in January. Lucky slot players won the... more
Nevada’s congressional delegation pushes for creation of U.S. tourism working group with Canada, Mexico
U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced legislation today that would direct the U.S. Trade Representative to create a transnational... more
British Columbia gambler must continue proving source of cash at casinos, judge rules
A B.C. man has lost a petition to have himself removed from a program designed to combat money laundering at casinos in the province. Ali... more
John Connelly steps down as Interblock CEO
Luxury ETG supplier Interblock has announced that long-time CEO John Connelly has stepped down from the role as part of what the company is... more
