Ontario’s Online Gambling Market Is Still Growing
Almost four months and 44 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) approvals into the launch of Ontario’s expanded iGaming marketplace, and would-be online gambling operators still want to join. By the end of July, Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment (MGE) hopes to be the “first bricks and mortar” entity to launch an online gambling site […]
Great Canadian Gaming Employees Latest Group of Casino Workers to Threaten Strike
More than 2000 casino workers in Ontario are set to strike if they can’t reach new agreements with their employer, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCG). The workers are members of Canada’s largest private sector union, Unifor, which announced the decision Monday. The strike would impact gaming employees and security at up to eight GCG casinos […]
Nova Scotia Joins New Brunswick in Permitting Atlantic Lottery Casino Games
In the US, the east coast is leading the way for regulated online casino gaming. Not so in Canada, where the Atlantic Provinces are mainly behind the curve. As of today, Nova Scotia is a little less so. “Canada’s Ocean Playground” has decided to join neighboring New Brunswick in allowing the lottery to offer casino […]
Online Gambling Insiders Talk Retention, Despite Customer Acquisition-Mode Market
Maybe it’s wishful thinking in such a competitive online casino startup marketplace, but North American online gambling insiders are loving the word “retention” lately. That’s such a sober term for a market drunk on customer acquisition marketing spending. In January, it seemed like only BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt was urging online casino operators to rein […]
Three Takeaways from the 2022 WSOP Online Bracelet Events
It’s that time of year when we bid farewell to the World Series of Poker until next summer. The Tournament of Champions will conclude tonight, but the final direct buy-in bracelet event (a $1000 super turbo) was already in the history books early Tuesday morning. Due to COVID-19, it’s the first time since 2019 that […]
Bally’s Continues to Grow in New Jersey Amid Seasonal Market Slump
For most of the history of the market, New Jersey had eight online gambling licenses. The ninth, belonging to Bally’s Atlantic City, only became active this time last year. Summertime is traditionally a slow period for online gambling. There’s less crossover from the sports betting vertical and more competition from other forms of recreation, particularly […]
RI Casino Workers at Bally’s Twin River Unlikely to Strike Tomorrow
More than 200 workers at Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort who were considering walking off of the job will likely ratify their contracts tomorrow. Members of the Unite Here Local 26 union voted on June 28 to go on strike if the negotiations weren’t fruitful. However, union spokeswoman Lynette Ng tells Bonus.com today: The Union reached […]
FanDuel Casino Push Expands With Branded Live Dealer Studios
The FanDuel Casino live dealer studio first welcomes players with its ambiance. Soft, blue lighting reminds online gamblers that they’re entering the brand’s space. Framed images of NBA and NFL players in action are outnumbered by FanDuel logos affixed to walls and nine dealer tables. Blue boundary lines mark the flooring that resembles a basketball court. […]
FanDuel Casino Push Planned in 2022, With a Bit of ‘Mischief’
FanDuel Casino is already a top US online casino operator, but now’s the time to push for more. More market share, more bettors, and more brand awareness, FanDuel leaders say. To that end, the operator with the No. 1 online sportsbook market share in the country hired an ad agency that will launch a campaign […]
Playtech Gets No Bid From Investor Group, Has No Fallback Suitors
Maybe Playtech should’ve stuck with its Australian beau. That’s because today, the Isle of Man-based online gambling software supplier got a “no intention to bid” notice from the investor group for whom it dumped a $3.7 billion offer from Australia-based Aristocrat Leisure. Tomorrow was the deadline for Hong Kong-based TTB Partners Limited to relay an […]
