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Loto-Quebec has withdrawn its proposal to launch a ‘mini casino’ in downtown Montreal, citing Montreal Public Health’s verdict as a significant factor in its decision. The provincial gaming authority had planned to rent the 1909 Taverne Moderne restaurant - which adjoins the Bell Centre - to open…

Montreal Public Health has poured cold water on the idea of Loto-Quebec opening a ‘mini casino’ near the Bell Centre, citing the “risk” for vulnerable members of society nearby. Loto-Quebec’s plans to rent the now closed 1909 Taverne Moderne restaurant - which adjoins the home of the Montreal…

SBC's flagship global event SBC Summit has a new home in Lisbon starting in 2024, in order to meet the demands of the industry's fastest-growing gathering. Previously known as SBC Summit Barcelona, the upcoming event will be named SBC Summit 2024, as the branding has evolved to better reflect the…

The Prince Edward Island Lotteries Commission has unveiled its new responsible gambling strategy for Islanders, which acts as an update and replacement for the previous strategy created in 2008. The strategy, which was developed by independent consultant MRSB - contracted by the PEI Lotteries…

The Quebec Online Gaming Coalition (CQJL) has gained high-level support in its quest to implement a new regulatory framework for Quebec online sports betting. As reported by Le Soleil, the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Canadian Football League (CFL) and Major League Soccer (MLS) have…

British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is reinforcing its safer gambling message with a new sports betting ad designed to reduce intimidation when using its PlayNow.com website. The ad features plays in American football, ice hockey and soccer, where the participants, spectators and…

Casumo has called on the services of mkodo and its geolocation verification solution, GeoLocs, as the online casino operator strives to achieve full compliance with geolocation regulations. The Maltese-based firm was approved for a license to enter the Ontario igaming market by the Alcohol and…

Ontario Gaming GTA Limited Partnership (Casino Woodbine) has been served with a Notice of Monetary Penalty totaling $80k by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The regulator took action after conducting an “in-depth compliance review” to assess Casino Woodbine’s adherence to the…

Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) has launched its new scratch ticket, Catan, which marks the debut of the brand within the lottery industry. Catan is a multiplayer board game where players attempt to assert themselves as the dominant force on the island of Catan by building settlements,…

Playtech has noted the “significant H1 23 revenue growth” of NorthStar Gaming, with whom it finalized a $12.3m strategic investment earlier this year to expand its partnership. Publishing its own financial results for the six months ended 30 June, the online gaming software supplier opted to also…