Las Vegas casino owner Derek Stevens scouts Niagara as Ontario opens the door
The owner of Circa, the D and Golden Gate toured Niagara this summer, months before Ontario moved to invite new casino operators to the region.
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Industry & Business Industry & Business Winnipeg casinos grow as VLT revenue slips at Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
Casino revenue rose about six per cent in 2025-26, while VLT revenue fell and the Crown corporation's payment to the province dipped to $724.1 million.
Racinos & Horse Racing Century Casinos to sell Century Mile and Century Downs racinos for about $23.2M
Highfield Investment Group will take over Alberta's two racetrack casinos, which are expected to keep operating after the sale closes.
Industry & Business VICI signs 20-year lease with Highfield for Alberta's two Century racetracks
The real estate deal for Century Mile and Century Downs starts at $10.7 million a year in rent and follows Century Casinos' sale of the tracks' operations.
Industry & Business Casino Regina workers picket as talks resume after 632 days without a contract
PSAC says talks could head to conciliation if this week's bargaining with the casino's operator does not produce progress.
Responsible Gambling Alberta commits $2.4 million to gambling treatment at Brick House Recovery Centre
The Edmonton and Calgary provider is the first organization funded under a provincial competition for gambling treatment and recovery services.
Racinos & Horse Racing Crews begin tearing down Northlands grandstand, the last racing building on Edmonton site
The former Spectrum building, which held the old grandstand and casino, is the final structure left from the Northlands Park racetrack complex.
First Nations Gaming SIGA to open 49-slot gaming centre on Flying Dust First Nation
An amended Saskatchewan gaming agreement clears the way for a pilot gaming centre near Meadow Lake, possibly inside a new hotel development.
First Nations Gaming Sitansisk plans $170M casino resort on Fredericton's north side
The Wolastoqey community wants to open New Brunswick's first First Nations-owned casino, with a hotel and entertainment centre, by 2030.
Responsible Gambling Windsor gambling treatment program renamed Ontario Centre for Problem Gambling
Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare says the new name reflects a program that draws most of its residential clients from outside Windsor-Essex.
Casino Openings & Developments Gateway Casinos Sudbury adds blackjack and poker tables, creating 24 jobs
Six staffed tables now operate at the Chelmsford venue, the first table games in the Greater Sudbury market.
First Nations Gaming First Nations gaming regulators move to build national institutions
A new First Peoples Gaming Association has met for the first time, and two commissions have signed a mutual support agreement.
Racinos & Horse Racing Ontario's $35M a year racing top-up draws criticism as wagering falls
The five-year package lifts public support for horse racing to as much as $155 million a year while betting and attendance figures keep sliding.
Casino Openings & Developments Ontario ends Niagara casino exclusivity, opening the region to new operators
OLG and MGE Niagara Entertainment agree to end exclusive rights, with a procurement for new casino operators planned later this year.
Crime, Security & Enforcement Sturgeon Falls man arrested after violent robbery at North Bay casino
Police say an armed man struck a worker, smashed a slot machine and demanded cash at Cascades Casino before officers stopped him outside.
Casino Openings & Developments Sudbury council backs road work for Gateway's planned Kingsway casino
The city will repay up to $3.035 million in road costs and refill its reserve with future OLG gaming revenue.
First Nations Gaming Kahnawà:ke releases final report on adding more gaming machines
The Mohawk Council's community report on electronic gaming devices is out, and the Gaming Commission will soon open a first round of applications.
Industry & Business About 900 casino workers walk off the job in Ajax and Pickering
Unifor Local 1090 members went on strike after talks with Great Canadian Entertainment broke down. Both casinos stayed open.
Crime, Security & Enforcement Second-degree murder charge laid in 2023 killing of Pickering casino guard
Durham police say a man arrested in Saskatoon has been charged in the death of security guard Michael Ferdinand at Pickering Casino Resort.
Laws & Regulation AGCO moves all break open ticket licences to a revenue split model
Ontario's regulator adds new 50-cent and $1 ticket options for charities and drops several reporting and approval steps.
First Nations Gaming Manitoba remains open to a First Nations casino in Winnipeg, but no plan yet
Premier Wab Kinew's government has signalled openness to a First Nations-run casino in the capital, though no site, licence or timeline exists.
Responsible Gambling SIGA posts fourth straight record year and says responsible gaming is part of its growth
The First Nations casino operator reported $418 million in gross revenue for 2025-26 across its seven Saskatchewan casinos.
Community & Local Impact Chatham-Kent receives $473,709 for hosting Cascades Casino Chatham
The first-quarter OLG payment is about $13,000 higher than the previous quarter and lifts Chatham-Kent's lifetime total past $21.8 million.
Laws & Regulation Manitoba enforcement list shows hotel VLT site licence suspended pending charges
The LGCA's 2025/26 compliance orders include actions against a VLT siteholder, a lottery ticket retailer and a charity bingo licensee.
Community & Local Impact Central Huron and Hanover get first OLG host payments of 2026-27
Central Huron received $212,504 for Gateway Casinos Clinton and Hanover $343,117 for Playtime Casino for April to June.
Industry & Business IGT to supply 720 more video lottery terminals in Saskatchewan
Western Canada Lottery Corporation picked IGT's Sierra27 cabinet through a competitive process, the second year in a row the supplier has won.
First Nations Gaming Ontario First Nations' gaming share may miss growing hotel and dining income
The 1.7% share paid to about 130 First Nations is tied to OLG revenue, and newer casino deals may keep non-gaming income outside that base.
Responsible Gambling Alberta Gambling Research Institute marks a quarter century of studying gambling harm
Created after VLTs arrived in Alberta, the institute links researchers at three universities studying who is harmed by gambling and why.
Community & Local Impact Casino Rama adds fall shows as it marks 30 years near Orillia
The First Nation resort casino opened in July 1996 and has welcomed more than 76 million visitors since, with new concerts and comedy booked for the fall.
Racinos & Horse Racing Ontario Racing sets out how new $35M a year is split across three breeds
Standardbred racing gets the largest share of the provincial top-up, with more than $14 million, followed by thoroughbreds and quarter horses.
Laws & Regulation AGCO orders $170,000 penalty over anti-money laundering lapses at Pickering casino
An audit found Great Canadian Entertainment did not properly monitor high-risk patrons or file required suspicious transaction reports.
Responsible Gambling Quebec gambling treatment is free but little used, McGill study finds
Patients with gambling disorder averaged fewer than two treatment admissions over 13 years, researchers at McGill and the Douglas Research Centre found.
Laws & Regulation Great Canadian fined $120,000 for unapproved slot machine software at four casinos
The AGCO found revoked or unapproved bill validator software installed in 40 cases across four Ontario casino sites.
Racinos & Horse Racing Fort Erie Race Track welcomes five-year funding deal after months of delay
A dispute over how to share the province's new $35 million a year held up the agreement, and breeders say the wait has already cost them.
Casino Openings & Developments London's Cascades Casino nears ribbon-cutting after $50M, 27-month rebuild
The Western Fair District venue now has 18 gaming tables, almost 900 slots and a staff of more than 300.
Industry & Business Saskatchewan gaming income hits record $400 million on casino and VLT growth
Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan's 2025-26 annual report also shows nearly $9 million in grants to about 2,900 charities and non-profits.
First Nations Gaming Musqueam and Snuneymuxw take ownership of River Rock Casino Resort
Great Canadian has closed the sale of Western Canada's largest casino resort to a partnership of two First Nations' economic development companies.
First Nations Gaming Indigenous Gaming Partners cleared to buy Gamehost's Alberta casinos
Shareholders and an Alberta court have approved the $13.65-a-share deal, which would give the First Nations-owned group seven Alberta casinos.
Casino Openings & Developments River Cree tops off hotel tower in $200M expansion, eyes July 2027 opening
Enoch Cree Nation marks the end of exterior work on its resort and casino west of Edmonton with a ceremony.
Casino Openings & Developments Halifax waterfront casino property listed for sale as Dartmouth move advances
Great Canadian has bought land at Dartmouth Crossing and is working on permits for the new Casino Nova Scotia.
Crime, Security & Enforcement Four arrested in alleged cheating scheme at Vancouver casino
B.C.'s anti-gang unit says the group took more than $200,000 from casinos, and officers seized about $330,000 in cash believed to be crime proceeds.
Laws & Regulation Judge sets aside AGLC approval of Camrose casino's move to Edmonton
A Court of King's Bench justice found the regulator acted unfairly, leaving a south Edmonton casino under construction in limbo.
Laws & Regulation Senate committee backs bill to let First Nations run gaming on reserve
The Indigenous Peoples committee reported Bill S-241 without amendments, which would change section 207 of the Criminal Code.
Community & Local Impact Pickering gets $16.38 million from OLG and shows where casino money goes
The city has received nearly $76 million since Pickering Casino Resort opened in 2021, funding grants, parks, debt reduction and City Centre work.
Crime, Security & Enforcement Eleven arrested and shotgun seized in Maple Ridge gaming house probe
Police raided sites in three Metro Vancouver cities and seized more than $34,000 in cash; six of those arrested are now banned from B.C. casinos.
First Nations Gaming Snuneymuxw company completes purchase of Great Canadian Casino Vancouver
Petroglyph Development Group adds the Coquitlam casino to a growing portfolio, making it Canada's largest Indigenous-owned gaming operator by revenue.
Responsible Gambling SIGA casinos host spring responsible gambling awareness week
Information tables went up at all seven SIGA casinos after more than 3,700 people used responsible gambling tools during the November campaign.
Racinos & Horse Racing Live thoroughbred and quarter horse racing returns to Century Mile for 2026
The racino near Edmonton opened its spring and summer meet on May 2 with an eight-race card.
Casino Openings & Developments Red Shores weighs on-site hotel after finishing Charlottetown casino expansion
The racino's manager says a private partner would build and run any hotel, as a giant new screen replaces the old tote board.
Industry & Business Snuneymuxw-owned Petroglyph closes purchase of Chances Maple Ridge
The First Nation's gaming company adds a third B.C. property, bought from Great Canadian Entertainment, to a portfolio that includes Nanaimo and Victoria.
Community & Local Impact Belleville receives $720,976 for hosting Shorelines Casino
The fourth-quarter OLG payment brings Belleville's 2025-26 total to just over $3 million and its total since 2017 to $25.4 million.
First Nations Gaming First Nation plans $100M move and expansion of Gold Eagle Casino
Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation will relocate the North Battleford casino to a larger site with a hotel and convention centre.
Racinos & Horse Racing Ottawa horsepeople push for help after Rideau Carleton racing closure news
The local horsemen's association is seeking support for affected families, while a petition with more than 2,600 names asks the province to step in.
Racinos & Horse Racing Rideau Carleton Raceway to end live harness racing after 2026 season
Hard Rock Ottawa and Ontario Racing say there is no sustainable path forward for the Ottawa track, which opened in 1962.
Responsible Gambling Western Canada Lottery Corporation wraps up Problem Gambling Awareness Month
WCLC promoted its Healthy Play program and opened responsible gambling training to all staff during March.
Crime, Security & Enforcement FINTRAC fines Eagle River Casino charity over anti-money laundering gaps
The Northern Isga Foundation, which shares in Eagle River Casino revenue, faces a $91,162.50 penalty and has appealed to the Federal Court.
Responsible Gambling B.C. partners with Telus Health on round-the-clock gambling support
From April 1, Gambling Support BC combines its 24/7 support line and clinical counselling into one free service with a single point of entry.
Community & Local Impact Saskatchewan shares $153.5 million in gaming revenue with First Nation and Métis groups
The 2025-26 payments are $46 million higher than budgeted, the province says, and flow through three organizations.
Industry & Business Loto-Québec expects another $1.5-billion profit as casinos lead growth
The Crown corporation's casino and gaming lounge segment grew more than seven per cent in the third quarter, and its CEO sees room for more lounges.
Laws & Regulation Quebec appeal court rejects Kahnawake Gaming Commission bid in Magic Palace case
The ruling confirms Quebec's Superior Court can review the commission's decisions on the shuttered gaming hall's licences.
Casino Openings & Developments Vancouver council votes 5-4 to let Parq Casino add 300 slot machines
The downtown casino can grow from 600 to 900 slots after a split vote, despite concerns raised by a regional health official.
Laws & Regulation B.C. judge upholds BCLC rule making gambler prove where his cash came from
A B.C. man lost his bid to be freed from sourced cash conditions, which apply to cash buy-ins of $10,000 or more.
Community & Local Impact B.C. gaming grants send more than $53 million to 2,500 non-profits
Parent advisory councils, youth sport, environmental groups and public safety organizations shared the 2025-26 Community Gaming Grants.
Laws & Regulation AGLC extends higher 17% slot commission for casino operators to 2029
Alberta's regulator has kept the temporary increase from 15% in place for three more years, Gamehost says.
Community & Local Impact Planners see big potential in Halifax casino site as casino prepares to move
Casino Nova Scotia is heading to Dartmouth Crossing, leaving a waterfront property assessed at about $48.5 million up for sale.
Crime, Security & Enforcement Man fined $10,000 over illegal gambling at Burnaby's Big Shots Café
Francisco Batista Pires pleaded guilty to a lesser offence after a police raid found slot machines, a gaming table and cash at the Hastings Street café.
Racinos & Horse Racing Alberta court upholds AGLC refusal to let two racinos add table games
Century Mile and Century Downs had asked to convert their racing entertainment centre licences to casino licences with 10 tables each.
Community & Local Impact OLG reverses course and keeps slots open at Kawartha Downs
The decision protects more than 150 jobs at the slots and racetrack south of Peterborough after weeks of pressure from workers and residents.
Community & Local Impact Sarnia's racetrack casino set for five-year extension after planned closure
OLG is extending the program that keeps Gateway Casino Sarnia open at Hiawatha Horse Park, saving more than 40 jobs and city revenue.
Casino Openings & Developments Loto-Québec to turn Saguenay's Delta hotel and conference centre into a gaming hall
The Salon de jeux de Saguenay is expected to open in about 18 months and will also host shows and live entertainment.
Crime, Security & Enforcement Five charged after casino staff allegedly paid out unearned winnings in Calgary
Calgary police say two casino employees worked with three patrons to hand out winnings at card games over nearly three weeks.
Industry & Business Caesars Windsor names Windsor native Jody Brown senior vice-president and GM
Brown, a 14-year Caesars veteran, takes over from Kevin Laforet, who retires in March as a new 20-year operating deal with OLG begins.
Laws & Regulation B.C. sets April 13 start for Gaming Control Act and independent regulator
New regulations aimed at money laundering and fraud create the Independent Gambling Control Office and raise many licensing fees.
Crime, Security & Enforcement Esquimalt man charged with money laundering after Saanich gaming house probe
Bryan William Toth, 55, faces three charges after a 2024 raid that led to 14 arrests and the seizure of three luxury vehicles.
Casino Openings & Developments South Huron council renews support for a small casino near Grand Bend
A developer wants a casino of 6,000 to 12,000 square feet in the former Boat Store on Bluewater Highway.
Crime, Security & Enforcement Two charged over $45,000 alleged fraud at Lower Mainland casinos
Police say one of the accused worked at a New Westminster casino; both have been ordered to stay out of B.C. casinos while the case proceeds.
Responsible Gambling Ten Great Canadian casinos renew RG Check accreditation
Elements Casino Surrey ranked first in Canada in the Responsible Gambling Council's scoring, the company says.
Racinos & Horse Racing Assiniboia Downs sets wagering record with 21 per cent jump in 2025
The Winnipeg thoroughbred track handled $75.2 million over the season, beating its previous high from 2020 by about $12 million.
Responsible Gambling BCLC surveys point to rising gambling problems among B.C. casino and bingo players
Research obtained through freedom of information shows more casino players say they bet more than they could afford to lose.
Crime, Security & Enforcement Four men charged in alleged $1M ATM fraud at Edmonton-area casinos
RCMP say high-value cash withdrawals at casino ATMs disrupted machines across Western Canada; a fifth man was wanted on a warrant.
