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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.