The Gaming News Canada Fiver: Friday, December 15, 2023

Thursday, December 14, 2023 8:10 PM
  • Steve McAllister—Gaming News Canada
  1. While the debate continues about creating a competitive, regulated gambling industry in Quebec, Loto-Québec announced the donation of CA$1 million to non-profit organizations across the province.
  2. The Canadian Football League’s year-end fan survey includes a question on gambling and wagering on CFL games.
  3. The new provincial government in Manitoba is ending the pause on gambling expansion by its liquor and lotteries corporation, and is also calling for a review of the province’s online sports betting and gaming strategy.
  4. The president and CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association expressed his displeasure over concerns expressed by Ontario’s acting Auditor General in his latest report about the legality of the province’s regulated gambling industry.
  5. Rivalry will host a Counter Strike 2 LAN esports tournament in early January with 16 teams competing at the Red Bull Gaming Studio in downtown Toronto for $2,500 in prize money.