British Columbia Town Considers Gateway Casino
Gateway Casinos and Entertainment has proposed a $56 million casino in Delta, British Columbia, which would offer a casino, 116-room hotel, dining and meeting space at the site of...
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Durham Live Would Replace Casino Ajax
Ontario Gaming GTA LP, which oversees Greater Toronto Area casinos, confirmed Casino Ajax (l.) would close if Durham Live is built in Pickering. The entertainment complex also would offer...
Ottawa Health Organization Seeks Funds for Problem Gamblers
The city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada has an estimated 15,000 possible gambling addicts. The city’s public health agency wants $200,000 every year to reach out and offer them treatment.
Star Partners Boost Stake
Two partners of Australia-listed Star Entertainment Group have become the company’s largest shareholders. Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium each now own almost 10 percent of Star,...
Casino Proposed for Toronto Area
A major casino has been proposed in Pickering Ontario outside of Toronto by Ontario Gaming GTA LP. The complex would house an indoor water park, film studios, hotels and...
Gateway to Apply for Delta Casino
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment has applied to the town council of Delta, British Columbia to be allowed to build a $70 million casino with 500 slots, 24 gaming tables...
RCMP: Report Chronicles Widespread BC Money Laundering
Casinos in British Columbia have for several years been centers of money laundering. That’s the conclusion of a report that was just completed by a former deputy commissioner of...
Anti-Casino Group Uses GoFundMe to Raise Money
Opponents of the Kingsway Entertainment District in Sudbury, Ontario, and its casino and arena, are appealing to the public to fund their fight. They have set up a GoFundMe...
$2 Million Unspent For Treatment, Research
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries must spend 2 percent of its annual $12 million social responsibility budget on addictions research and treatment, but last year, more than $2 million was...
Star Has Big Plans for Queensland
The Star, formerly Star Entertainment Group of Australia, is looking to grow its holdings in Queensland, with investments totaling AU$3 billion on the Gold Coast alone. The company recently...
Investigation of Australia’s ALH Woolworths Pokies Expands After New Whistleblower Complaints
An investigation into charges that staff at ALH Woolworths-owned pubs in Australia targeted and spied on vulnerable gamblers to encourage them to play more has been expanded after more...
SkyCity Entertainment Seeks Darwin Buyer
SkyCity Entertainment Group is said to have approached Genting Group, Crown Resorts and Star Entertainment regarding purchasing its SkyCity Darwin casino (l.) so it can focus on Adelaide and...
Canadian Casino Zoning Approved Despite Local Opposition
Despite strong opposition at a public meeting, the Sudbury Ontario planning committee approved re-zoning a proposed site for a new casino, which would be built alongside a new sports...
Ontario Horse Racing Gets Help
Help is on the way for Ontario, Canada’s horseracing industry in the form of $105 million over the next 19 years that the government last week authorized. There are...
BC AG Seeks Aid Fighting Money Laundering
David Eby, attorney general of British Columbia, traveled to Ottawa last week to enlist the federal government in joining his effort to crack down on money laundering. He says...
Brazil Passes on IRs
On March 20, Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies failed to reach a consensus on the inclusion of integrated-resort language in a tourism bill. As a result, the gaming passage was...
Gateway To Manage OLG’s Central Bundle
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation named Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd. as service provider for its Central Gaming Bundle. Gateway is expected to build a casino entertainment complex...
BC Casino Revenue Decline Expected From Crackdown
The reputation and good name of British Columbia are more important than the short-term loss that may result from clamping down on large money transactions, says Attorney General David...
Argentina Extends Casino Bidding
The government of Argentina has extended the bidding deadline for seven casinos in Buenos Aires until June 27. At the same time, other casino licenses will be cancelled in...
No More Casinos in Yucatan
For the time being no new casinos will be allowed to open in the Mexican state of Yucatan. Five casinos are operating currently.
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November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
