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International Game Technology (IGT) is deploying Sightline Payments' proprietary mobile loyalty platform, JOINGO, as its preferred mobile app solution for casino operators that are leveraging IGT casino management technology. A Sightline press release notes the agreement builds on the existing…

Lottery games provider Instant Win Gaming (IWG)'s new eInstant game featuring second-chance prizes has gone live with its long-term partner, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC). BCLC is the first to begin offering the InstantReplay-enabled game, which features a jackpot prize that is…

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has announced that it has launched its popular selection of retail "Pick" games on its website. OLG has made Pick-2, Pick-3, and Pick-4 available to all Ontario-based players on olg.ca and its mobile app, adding to the growing number of games…

As Canada gears up to launch its revamped and expanded sports betting market, potential operators are preparing their plans. Part of that involves embracing sponsorship opportunities and partnerships with leagues, teams, media, and so forth. While advertising hookups are a tried and tested method…

The inaugural SBC Awards North America were held last week on the final evening of the SBC Summit North America in New York City and DraftKings, IGT, and Scientific Games were among the big winners. Most notably, DraftKings was named the Sportsbook of the Year and BetMGM was awarded Casino…

The AGEM Index's run of setting new monthly records is over as it suffered its first decline since July 2021 in November. The Index had set a new record high for the last three months in a row, culminating in a benchmark of 1,077.92 points in October 2021. However, in November, it fell by 117.72…

Gateway Casinos and Entertainment's Cascades Casino project in North Bay, Ontario, is now expected to open for business in early 2022. The official opening date of the casino, which had initially been scheduled to open in 2020, will be announced shortly, reports the North Bay Nugget. The site…

International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that its lottery operations, including its ilottery program, have been recertified by the World Lottery Association (WLA) for WLA’s Corporate Social Responsibility Standards and Responsible Gaming Framework for Suppliers. Thoe responsible gaming…

Ontario Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk’s review into the planned iGaming market in the province found that it could face legal challenges. The Criminal Code of Canada currently bans all commercial gambling unless it is conducted and managed by a province, and the government-owned Ontario Lottery…

Scientific Games is boosting its iGaming portfolio by acquiring Swedish games developer ELK Studios and distributing its content in Canada and the U.S., as well as continuing to strengthen its position in the UK and Europe. The studio’s games are already live via Scientific Games’ OpenGaming…