Video game loot boxes look a lot like gambling, UBC study finds
“Loot boxes” are randomly generated prizes that can be purchased within a game. Continue reading
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OLG makes 4th-quarter payment of $743K in casino revenue to Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Since the Shorelines Casino opened, the City of Peterborough has received more than $1.4 million in gaming revenue. Continue reading
PC government loosens Ontario booze, gambling, rules in first budget
The province will allow bars, restaurants, and golf courses to start serving alcohol at 9 a.m., and is promising consultations on a further increase in hours of services in the future. Continue reading
Hamilton man wins twice with Daily Keno
Karel Brazda won the prize in the March 22 draw and says he also won more than $1,000 with Daily Keno a couple of weeks ago. Continue reading
B.C. Attorney General David Eby says ‘huge interest’ exists for money laundering public inquiry
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Attorney General David Eby has opened the door even further to a public inquiry into money laundering in B.C.’s casinos, housing market and race tracks. Continue reading
AGLC to pursue online gambling site
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
The AGLC is looking to expand its services and get into the business of online gambling — a move the agency hopes will keep it relevant to Albertans. Continue reading
$68K Edmonton Oilers 50/50 pot carried over to Saturday’s game
The 50/50 pot for the game at Rogers Place will start at more than $68,000. Continue reading
Millennials uninterested in gambling
New reports from lottery agencies point to a declining number of lottery players, especially within millennials. Continue reading
Alleged Kelowna hospice fraudster facing additional charges in Nanaimo
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
Accused to return to court in January after showing up on Tuesday with no legal representation. Continue reading
Trudeau says his office only recently learned of Raj Grewal’s gambling problem
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday he learned of Liberal MP Raj Grewal’s gambling problem just over a week ago, and his office had no information that an RCMP investigation was connected to the issue. Continue reading