Location: Canada

04/28/23 3:49 PM

Ontario casino ransomware attack ‘as bad as it gets,’ expert says

  • CTV News
Several casinos in Ontario remain closed nearly two weeks after a cyberattack, with no official reopening date. The ransomware attack that... more
04/27/23 9:30 PM

Ontario: New CAD$500 million Pickering Casino Resort opens with a bang

  • Mark Keast, CDC Gaming
The confetti was flying, Bryan Adams performed a sold-out concert, dignitaries gathered: The brand new $500 million Pickering Casino Resort... more
04/27/23 9:15 PM

Canadian Gaming Summit 2023 to offer sports-betting conference track

  • CDC Gaming
    The 26th edition of the Canadian Gaming Summit is approaching. Alongside speakers, panels, and the exhibition floor, attendees will be... more
    04/27/23 8:51 PM

    The Gaming News Canada Fiver: Friday, April 28, 2023

    • Steve McAllister—Gaming News Canada
    Rivalry co-founder and CEO Steven Salz explained that the company’s $10 million financing commitment announcement with Pinnacle this week... more
    04/26/23 8:46 PM

    Rivalry announces strategic investment by Pinnacle

    • Mark Keast, CDC Gaming
    Esports betting platform Rivalry on Wednesday announced a $CAD10 million ($USD7.3 million) strategic investment led by global bookmaker... more
    04/26/23 8:45 PM

    Northstar Gaming Holdings acquires Slapshot Media

    • Mark Keast, CDC Gaming
      NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc.’s acquisition of Slapshot Media Inc. positions the company to capitalize on regulated markets in other... more
      04/24/23 9:04 PM

      Gateway Casinos working toward phased re-opening in Ontario after week-long shutdown due to ransomware attack

      • Mark Keast, CDC Gaming
      A spokesperson from Gateway Casinos & Entertainment says that while all their 14 Ontario casinos remained closed due to a ransomware... more
      04/23/23 11:55 AM

      Playing his late girlfriend’s favorite slot, man wins $CAD3.2M jackpot at Woodbine

      • Mark Keast, CDC Gaming
      A Toronto man, reeling after the sudden death of his long-time girlfriend on April 5, has been searching for ways to channel that grief.... more
      04/23/23 11:54 AM

      Ontario hands out $CAD70,000 in fines to three internet gaming operators

      • Mark Keast, CDC Gaming
      The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced they are slapping three regulated igaming operators with a total of... more
      04/23/23 11:43 AM

      Province had authority to set up online gambling site, Alberta’s top court rules

      • Kevin Martin, Calgary Herald
      The province’s gaming authority had the right to set up an online gambling site, Alberta’s top court ruled Friday in upholding a lower... more