Gambling

• Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter stole $16M from MLB star for gambling debt: U.S. DOJ

  U.S. prosecutors say Ippei Mizuhara stole more than $16 million from Ohtani’s bank accounts to pay for his own sports betting and lied to the bank to access the accounts.

  Crime

  Apr 11
  
• Player wins over $1.8 million in 4 slot machine jackpots at Caesars Palace

  Caesars Palace in Las Vegas called the gambler's impressive slot machine jackpots "a remarkable feat!"

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  Apr 5
  
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• Most Ontario online gamblers using regulated market sites, study indicates

  The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario commissioned the study to mark the first two years of operation of Ontario's regulated internet gaming market.

  Canada

  Apr 4
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• Betting on the Oscars: Provinces taking wagers on 2024 Academy Awards

  Alberta’s lottery regulator says it has added betting on the Oscars to its roster of online gambling options in time for this year’s red carpet extravaganza.

  Canada

  Mar 7
• Gambling on your Super Bowl team? ‘Stick to your limits,’ expert warns

  As Super Bowl weekend arrives, an expert warns of the risks of gambling, especially in the era of betting apps. It can be fun, but it's important to stick to your limits.

  Health

  Feb 9
• Edmonton man’s $1M New Year’s Day scratch ticket win saw him ‘squeal’ with delight

  Strong's purchase of a '$100 ULTIMATE scratch ticket' on the first day of 2024 led to a pleasant surprise when he scratched it 'right in the store.'

  Canada

  Jan 19
• Third-quarter gaming revenue dips for Peterborough, Cavan-Monaghan Township: OLG

  According to the OLG, since Shorelines Casino Peterborough opened in October 2018, the city has received $11,698,967 in non-tax gaming revenue. 

  Economy

  Jan 19
• 3rd-quarter report shows Ontario’s sports-betting industry continues to thrive

  The report by IGaming Ontario states the province's regulated market generated total gaming revenue of $658 million over the third quarter.

  Canada

  Jan 17
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• Could gambling help Manitoba address its deficit? Heads turn after MBLL mandate

  Earlier this week, the NDP mandated MBLL to 'lift the pause on gaming expansion.' The ask has people wondering if this is a provincial move to climb out of over $1 billion in debt.

  Economy

  Dec 14, 2023
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• Manitoba ends pause on new gambling operations, focuses on public alcohol sales

  The Manitoba government is looking at expanding the gambling industry for the first time in years, and offering more alcohol through government-run retail stores.

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  Dec 12, 2023