Gaming

• Saskatchewan creates new Crown corporation to oversee lotteries and gaming

  When it's fully up and running Saskatchewan's new Crown corporation will oversee all VLTs, casinos, online gaming and lotteries within the province.

  Politics

  Mar 30
  
• Alberta esports enthusiasts gather in Edmonton for province’s first major event

  Multiple tournaments were held at the Expo Centre in Edmonton on Saturday for the province's first major esports event.

  Sports

  Feb 19
  
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• Lethbridge College shows off new high-tech esports studio

  The idea to add esports to the school's athletics came during the summer of 2022. Lethbridge College now has a full studio for the team to practice and compete in.

  Tech

  Jan 24
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• University of Saskatchewan researcher breaking down stereotypes in gaming

  Cody Phillips believes video games are good for a person well-being, saying they can help with depression, anxiety, and general mood relief.

  Tech

  Oct 14, 2022
• Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority continues data hack investigation

  As the investigation continues, SLGA has found some clients information may have also been accessed during the cyber incident.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2022
• Game on: Edmonton’s Vimy Ridge Academy to offer Esports program

  An Edmonton school that's known for its high-performing athletes wants to help usher in the next generation of Esports players to the competitive circuit.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2022
• OLG launches ‘Proline+’ online platform for single-event betting on league sports

  Proline+ is only available online for now, but the agency says it will bring single-event wagering, dynamic odds, more games and new sports to its retail Proline offering in 2022.

  Sports

  Aug 27, 2021
• ‘Enormous opportunity’: Regina developer helping Sask. cash in on gaming market

  Kai Hutchence, CEO of Regina's Massive Corporation, moved home from game development hotspot Ontario to grow the industry locally.

  Canada

  Feb 28, 2021
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• Sask. MP pushes for legalized single-game sports betting as bill clears second reading

  Estimates from the Canadian Gaming Association suggest that Canadians may be spending as much as $14 billion illegally on single-game sports bets.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2021
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• 265 Alberta gaming operations staff temporarily laid off: AGLC

  "Given the province-wide closure of gaming venues... AGLC has made the difficult decision to temporarily lay off 265 staff."

  Consumer

  Jan 11, 2021