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Report names Saskatchewan 'unluckiest province' for lottery players

After crunching recent numbers, an online casino guide is calling Saskatchewan the "unluckiest province" in Canada for lottery winnings. According to Datslots' report, which analyzed lottery winnings of $10000 or more over the past 12 months in three national draws (Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49 and the Daily Grand), Saskatchewan recorded average winnings…

Lottery ・ 20 November 2023

Toronto News

Lottery winners: Canadian provinces ranked by luck in report

A new study ranking the provinces by the luck of its lottery residents has been brought into question by one of Canada's biggest lottery corporations. The study, released last month by online casino guide Datslots, analyzed lottery winnings of $10000 or more reported in Canada's three national draws, Lotto Max, Lotto 6/49, and Daily Grand, over the…

Lottery ・ 18 November 2023

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Slots Tracker: Status quo continues in US slots as Canadian top two swap places in September

The reign of IGT's Fortune Coin slot at the top of the US slots rankings continued in September, with the Las Vegas-headquartered operator's slots games scoring both first and second place. Fortune Coin and August's second place slot IGT's Cash Eruption retained their respective ranking spots in September, just ahead of White Hat Gaming's Almighty…

Top and Best ・ 06 October 2023

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Canadian gambling regulation and licensing

Gambling is a favourite pastime in Canada, like in many other parts of the world. Canadians have always been gambling in one form or another, such as the lottery, poker, blackjack and even slots. However, the Canadian gambling laws and regulations are quite a fascinating setup that gives people the freedom to enact their own laws, creating a…

Law ・ 26 September 2023

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Best Venues For an Adventure Gaming Holiday in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is a province in Western Canada that's become a magnet for tourists in recent years. It is affectionately known as the Land of the Living Skies due to its unique, colorful skyscapes, but you don't have to have your head in the clouds to get the most out of your trip to the province. Famed for its stunning natural beauty, Saskatchewan…

Travel ・ 13 September 2023

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The Ultimate Guide to Yellowhead Casino: A Complete Review, Games, and Entertainment

Welcome to the ultimate guide to Yellowhead Casino, where entertainment meets excitement in a lively and vibrant atmosphere. Whether you are a seasoned gambler or just looking for a fun night out, Yellowhead Casino has something for everyone. In this article, we will explore everything you need to know about this premier destination for gaming and…

Strategy Guide ・ 04 August 2023

Casino Reports

Canadians Should Be Mindful of Fake Lottery Ads Online

Canadian Facebook users should be on alert for another scam circling the online spaces. It was recently reported that fake advertisements have been going around urging people to try a free lottery game. However, the posted link takes individuals to an unrelated website which is not in any way affiliated with one of the provincial lottery…

Lottery ・ 19 July 2023

Casino Reports

IGT Unveils Colorful Online Gambling Palette

International Game Technology is renowned for being one of the online gaming powerhouses out there, introducing new products to its fans regularly. The offering is a go-to gambling experience for many Canadians, as they seek to enhance their spare time and potentially win big as a result of that. Everything within the diverse portfolio of this…

Industry ・ 12 July 2023

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INSPIRED DEBUTS COMPELLING HARDWARE AND FEATURE-RICH CONTENT AT ICE 2023

New Inspired Products and Gaming Industry Firsts Showcased at Inspired Booth #S2-310 Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a leading B2B provider of gaming content, technology, hardware and services, will once again be showcasing its suite of entertaining and differentiated cross-platform content in Booth #S2-310 at this year's ICE tradeshow in London from…

Industry ・ 09 February 2023

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George Goldhoff Named President and Mike Sampson Named General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- George Goldhoff has been named President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City effective Jan. 30, 2023, pending regulatory approval. Goldhoff reports directly to Jim Allen, Chairman and CEO of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming. Mike Sampson, who has been serving as interim…

Land-based ・ 05 January 2023

Global News

No winner for $70M Lotto Max jackpot, but ticket in Kelowna worth $500K

No one won this week's massive $70 million Lotto Max jackpot, but one Okanagan resident is six figures richer. The winning numbers for Friday's draw were 7, 23, 28, 31, 32, 39 and 40. The bonus was 2. While no one matched those numbers, there were also 57 draws worth $1 million each. And of those 57 Maxmillion prizes, there were 16 winning numbers…

Winnings ・ 01 November 2022

Casino Reports

Track On 2 Installs New Slot Machines

Alberta's Track On 2 is now applying its last finishing touches on its gaming expansion. The Horse Racing and Event Centre is now one step closer to having 80 slot machines and eight VLTs installed. First, the new devices will be tested and they should be ready for gamblers by October 28, 2022, said on Friday co-owner Kurt Belich. The Track On 2…

Sports ・ 18 October 2022

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Popular Casino Resorts in Canada

Canada is known to be a land of opportunities, and the casino industry is one that sits right near the top of the list. The gambling history in the country is very deep and goes way back, so you will not be surprised to hear that there are some stunning land-based casinos in Canada. These casinos offer great entertainment and gambling experience to…

Travel ・ 04 October 2022

Calgary News

Cochrane man wins $13M LOTTO MAX prize

An Alberta man plans to enjoy his retirement and help out his family after winning a $13-million lottery prize. Assat Aytnyakov, who lives in Cochrane, discovered he had won the jackpot in the Aug. 9 LOTTO MAX draw after checking his numbers online, then double-checking the ticket at a local business. "It was a shock and a surprise," said…

Winnings ・ 20 September 2022

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Bingo ・ 17 August 2022

Daily Hive

Lotto Max win: Jackpot ticket sold in Toronto

People's lives are about to change in Toronto where a winning lottery ticket worth millions was sold. "The jackpot-winning ticket worth $55 million for the Friday, August 5, 2022, Lotto Max draw was sold somewhere in Toronto," said the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). There's a ticket out there that matched all seven numbers: Now, the…

Winnings ・ 06 August 2022

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The gambling industry in Canada: legalisation, online casinos and more

Even though Canada is not among the world's gambling capitals, this business thrives there. Canadian authorities are very flexible in regulating the industry. Therefore, gambling in this country is becoming more and more popular. The foremost trending sorts of the sector in Canada incorporate sports wagering, lotteries, bingo, and slot machines,…

Industry ・ 15 June 2022

Global News

Regina man wins Vault Breaker $1.1 million jackpot prize

A Regina man is now a millionaire after hitting big on a slot machine. Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) announced Scott Wheatley won $1188958.43 with the grand jackpot on Vault Breaker at Regina's Four Seasons Palace on May 8. "I thought I was dreaming," said Wheatley in a release. "When all five vault breakers fell I knew I won the big…

Winnings ・ 20 May 2022

Bettors Insider

When Free Spins Led to a Big Win

Even though free spins no deposit canada bonuses are becoming rarer, Canadian players still have the opportunity to claim one. You might end up winning the jackpot! This article will discuss when free spins led to a big win in Canadian online casinos. But first, you need to understand Canadian free spins. How Do Free Spins Work in Canada? Free…

Bonuses ・ 17 May 2022

Global News

$60-million Lotto Max winning ticket sold to someone in Ontario

Someone in Ontario will be having a pretty happy humpday as the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) says that a Lotto Max winning ticket worth $60 million was sold online. The unofficial winning numbers for Tuesday night's Lotto Max draw were 01, 06, 10, 27, 42, 45 and 50 with the bonus number being 43. A spokesperson for OLG says they know who…

Winnings ・ 20 April 2022

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Ontario Online Gambling Pt. 1: The Canadian Status Quo

There's considerable excitement around Ontario's plan to privatize online gambling, but also a lot of confusion. The launch of the first sites operating under the new system will take place on April 4. However, many Canadians aren't clear on the status of online gambling under Canadian law to begin with. Some may not know what options they have…

Gaming Authorities ・ 31 March 2022

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Launch Dates and Who's Coming

Many online casino companies operate in Canada, offering residents of the country a multitude of gaming options. Yet the only online casino games legally available in the country are offered by provincial lotteries. All the other companies, like Jackpot City, Spin Casino, and 888casino, operate in a legal grey area. The good news is that the legal…

Gaming Authorities ・ 28 March 2022

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Toronto Man Wins CA$30M in Lotto Max Draw

Last week, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation announced that the province has found its newest lottery multi-millionaire. The name of the latest winner from the province is Patrick Hale, and the 56-year-old building supervisor from Toronto has won the amazing CA$30 million from a life-changing Lotto Max draw last month. Lotto Max is a…

Winnings ・ 15 March 2022

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Canora woman cashes in with VLT jackpot

The Canora woman took home $811843.81 after winning the grand jackpot on Vault Breaker on a VLT at the Lunn Hotel in Canora on Feb. 16. "I knew I won but I didn't realize how much I won. I just cashed out," Brass said in a media release issued Monday by the Western Canada Lottery Corporation. "I only realized what I won when my boss pointed it out…

Winnings ・ 28 February 2022

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Oakville Local Cashes in Hefty Lotto Max Prize

On Friday, Ontario learned the name of the latest lottery millionaire from the province. Gary Myles from Oakville is now ready to enjoy financial freedom after his ticket was drawn as the winning one for a Lotto Max prize from a January 2022 draw. The father of two, who works in IT shared that he screamed in joy after discovering his life-changing…

Lottery ・ 21 February 2022

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Europe's Online Gambling Growth Boosts Entire Industry

FN Media Group Presents Microsmallcap.com Market Commentary NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a year-end data report released by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) in partnership with H2 Gambling Capital, in Europe is expected to grow by 19% this year, to US$99.5 billion gross gaming revenue (GGR). The growth in…

Industry ・ 17 February 2022

Gambling News

Scientific Games Goes Live with Azerbaijan National Lottery

Scientific Games continues to expand its international clout with the latest developments coming out of Azerbaijan, where the company has launched its large-scale retail and digital sports betting services along with its lottery platform. Initially, the Azerbaijan National Lottery, Azerlotereya, launched operations in mid-January, including sports…

Lottery ・ 09 February 2022

Casino Reports

CA$37-Million Lotto Max Jackpot Remains Intact

Once more the Lotto Max jackpot continues to grow larges, as no winning ticket was sold for the last round. The previous draw for the nationwide lottery game was hosted on Friday, December 31, 2021, and it offered a main prize of CA$37 million. Unfortunately, no ticket from Canada's ten provinces and three territories has managed to match the…

Winnings ・ 03 January 2022

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Top 5 The Best Casinos In Canada

Visiting Canada for the first time as a judoka, you would think of the best international events. In the land of the World Champion Jessica Klimkait you can also enjouy beautiful nature such as the stunning lights and beautiful view only add to the excellent experience for any gambler. The gambler's Canadian experience involves visiting unique…

Top and Best ・ 23 November 2021

Casino Reports

Lotto Max Jackpot Reaches the CA$50 Million Mark

Some great and bad news for Canadian lottery players is on the horizon, as the Tuesday, November 9 draw for Lotto Max did not determine a winner of the hefty prize. During the draw, the main prize stood at CA$41 million but no ticket from the country matched all seven winning numbers. The good news is the jackpot will now grow even bigger for the…

Winnings ・ 11 November 2021

Montreal Times

NetEnt disrupts the online gambling landscape in Canada

NetEnt signed an agreement with the International Game Technology (IGT) organization in London at the start of 2019, to provide online games to the BCLC (British Columbia Lottery Corporation). The technical procedures have been fulfilled and players in Canada can access a wide range of NetEnt casino games. Bringing NetEnt games to Canada was only…

Industry ・ 10 November 2021

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Lotto Max Jackpot Now Stands at CA$41 Million

Unfortunately for all lottery players from Canada, last Friday's Lotto Max game did not determine a winner for its main prize. The jackpot for the fan-favorite game stood at around the life-changing amount of CA$35 million, however, no purchased tickets from all the Canadian provinces matched the winning seven numbers combo. Lotto Max is arguably…

Winnings ・ 09 November 2021

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Lotto Max Jackpot Now Worth CA$55 Million

The latest reports coming from the Canadian lottery industry is that last Friday's Lotto Max draw did not determine a winner for the hefty prize. On Friday, October 15, 2021, no ticket holders from the provinces managed to match all winning numbers and grab the hefty reward of CA$50 million. Now, the main prize will grow even larger for its next…

Winnings ・ 18 October 2021

Online Poker Report

Saskatchewan's First Nations To Launch Legal Online Gambling Site

In a landmark deal, the Canadian province of Saskatchewan has announced that its approach to online casino and sports betting will be to go through Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA). Saskatchewan is home to 74 First Nations groups, as Canada's indigenous population is known. They're represented collectively by the Federation of Sovereign…

Gambling Sites ・ 04 October 2021

Saskatoon News

Woman wins $1.2M jackpot at Sask. pizza parlour

SASKATOON -- It took Mei Hong Wang some time to process what had just happened. "I stared at the screen for about 20 minutes," Hong Wang said in a Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) news release. The Nokomis woman said she "couldn't believe" what she was seeing while playing the WCLC's "Vault Breaker" game on a VLT terminal. The game's…

Winnings ・ 17 September 2021

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2 Casino Stocks with More Than 50% Potential Upside, According to Wall Street

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Finance ・ 28 July 2021

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BYD: 2 Casino Stocks with More Than 50% Potential Upside, According to Wall Street

Like most industries, the casino and gambling industry was struck hard last year by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, now that pandemic restrictions are greatly eased, the economic recovery is picking up steam, and people are heading out for vacations, casinos are witnessing a substantial increase in foot traffic. The pent-up demand for gaming and…

Finance ・ 20 July 2021

Casino Reports

Simcoe Couple Obtains Lotto 6/49 Prize

Almost every week a random Canadian lottery player becomes a multimillionaire by simply playing the country's draw-based games of luck. Most recently, the Ontario Lottery Gaming Corporation revealed the names of that the country's next lottery millionaires as a couple from Simcoe, Ontario, has claimed their jackpot winnings from a previous Lotto…

Lottery ・ 13 July 2021

Global News

2 winning tickets sold in Ontario, B.C. will share Tuesday’s $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

It took 17 draws and eight-and-a-half weeks, but the $70 million jackpot was finally won on Tuesday night. The big prize will be split after winning tickets were sold for the grand prize in B.C. and Toronto, according to Canada's lottery corporations. The unofficial winning numbers for Tuesday's draw were 07, 11, 22, 28, 33, 44 and 49 while the…

Winnings ・ 05 July 2021

Casino Reports

Mega Lotto Max Jackpot Finally Claimed

After 17 draws of the Lotto Max game, its main prize of CA$70000000 has been acquired by two fortunate ticket holders from the country. Last night the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation revealed that the two lotto players are from British Columbia and Ontario, as both will be getting the hefty amount of CA$35 million each. Lotto Max is a…

Winnings ・ 25 June 2021

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$70 million Lotto Max jackpot still up for grabs Friday

The $70 million LOTTO MAX jackpot has still not been won and Friday will be the next opportunity for someone to have the winning ticket. The jackpot is the largest top prize offered in any Canadian lottery game. This Friday it will be paired with 70 $1-million MAXMILLIONS prizes for multiple chances to win big. The previous draw on Tuesday produced…

Winnings ・ 17 June 2021

Casino Reports

Two CA$1,000,000 Maxmillion Prizes Go to Manitoba

During this record-breaking week for the Canadian lottery as the fan-favorite Lotto Max draw-based game offered CA$117 million prizes. The Western Canada Lottery Corporation has just informed that during this week's Tuesday Lotto Max draw two Maxmillion prizes each CA$1000000 have been sold to two lucky Manitoban ticket holders. The first one in…

Lottery ・ 10 June 2021

Daily Hive

Family wins $60 million in Manitoba's record-setting lottery jackpot

A Winnipeg family is $60 million richer after winning the largest lottery prize in Manitoba history. John Chua remembers his wife Jhoana waking him up early on January 23 to tell him someone in their city had won the huge Lotto Max jackpot. "I was jealous of whoever won…not knowing it was me," he said in a news release. He checked his online Play…

Winnings ・ 03 February 2021

Casino Reports

Canadian Banks Greenlighting Online Gambling Transactions

Online gambling is among the preferred activities for many people nowadays, as it allows them to seek entertainment and explore the vast online gaming world in the comfort of their home. This is especially true when it comes to the past couple of months, when more people have found themselves seeking enhanced gaming products while practicing social…

Gaming Authorities ・ 19 January 2021