TYPO FIXED ON ATLANTIC CITY HARD ROCK CASINO SIGN
As opening day draws closer at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City, many new props, signs and design elements continue to be installed. One such addition was that of the brand’s guitar sign, which is featured at all major Hard Rock outlets. In the rush to get all preparations done before opening day, it seems though that somebody may have forgotten to proofread the sign as it didn’t quite read so nicely when it was initially installed. Read more.
Canadians Have Lost Millions to Lottery Scams
Gambling online will always have its up and downs, but for some Canadians, it’s been a struggle to avoid scams. According to a new Better Business Bureau (BBB) study, North Americans lost US$344 million (±CA$453 million) to lottery scam operations and prize hoaxes. From 2015 to 2017, the BBB found that players fell prey to around half a million of these scams and reported them. However, the figure may be higher because of unreported incidents. Read more.
Insider Trading Charges Against Former Online Gambling Mogul David Baazov gets Tossed
In 2016 David Baazov, the golden boy of the online gambling industry and CEO of Amaya was charged for insider trading. Read more here…
Canadian Man Wins $1.3 Million on Wheel of Fortune Slot at the Cosmopolitan Casino
A man from Canada is now CA$1,322,750.87 richer after hitting a massive payout while playing the Wheel of Fortune slot game at the Cosmopolitan Casino in Las Vegas. The big win took place on May 26. Read more.
STEVE WYNN HAS BIG PAYDAY FOLLOWING DISMAL 2017
It’s fair to say that former Wynn Resorts CEO, Steve Wynn, has had a dismal 2017 by anyone’s standards. It came as a surprise that he was named as one of the highest paid executive officers in 2017. According to Associated Press, Wynn was paid a staggering CA$44.88 million last year in cash and stock, which sees him top the list of highest-paid CEOs in Nevada. Read more.
Houston Rockets Destroyed by Golden State Warriors in Game 6
The Houston Rockets went into Game 6 a victory away from winning the Western Conference finals and making it into their first NBA Final in over twenty years. However, the task of overcoming an unforgiving Golden State Warriors side at the Toyota Center proved to be too much on Sunday evening. The Rockets suffered a 115-86 defeat. Read more.
Vikings Go To Hell Hits Your No#1 Online Casino Today
Are Viking-themed slots your fetish? Then, you’re in luck, as Yggdrasil launches their newest title, Vikings Go To Hell online slot, today! Read more.
NetEnt Americas Awarded the Supplier Licence in British Columbia
The British Columbia Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) has given NetEnt Americas a license to supply the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) with its online casino games. NetEnt had left the Canadian gambling market only a year ago and have been called back to provide the BC online gambling players with their leading casino games. Read more.
NHL Could Reveal Player Injuries because of Gambling
It’s no secret that hockey can sometimes be a violent sport, and knowledge of player weaknesses could influence which teams win. This is why many coaches in the National Hockey League, or NHL, choose to reveal only that players have ‘upper’ or ‘lower body’ injuries. However, the recent gambling ban lift in the United States could soon force coaches to be more specific. Read more here.
Joey Votto Apologizes for Offensive Canadian Baseball Remarks
Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds’ first baseman, has apologized for the comments he made belittling fellow Canadian baseball player, James Paxton and lashing out on Canada as a whole. This after Paxton successfully threw a no-hitter in Toronto. Votto says his remarks were “out of a side of jealousy”. Read more here.
FLOYD MAYWEATHER A US$100K RICHER FROM VIDEO POKER JACKPOT
Floyd Mayweather raked in a whopping $100 000 in winnings while playing video poker on Sunday. While he might not need it, Mayweather is always looking for a way to make money, whether or not it’s inside the boxing ring. Read more here.
JAPAN CASINOS AND CASINO RESORTS TO BE LEGALISED
The Japanese government has decided to lift its ban on casinos and casino style gambling resorts; offering poker games. This is exciting news for all our Canadian readers and gambler across the globe with interests in visiting this modern Asian destination. Read more here…
Casino Stocks Soar After US Supreme Court Sports Betting Ruling
The stock prices of a number of major casino groups (including MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment and Churchill Downs, among others) have seen major gains over the last 24 hours. The jump comes after the US Supreme Court’s announced that a federal law banning sports betting on individual events would be repealed. Read more.
Ottawa’s Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee Approves the Hard Rock Casino
In the past week, Hard Rock and the Rideau Carleton Raceway casino project was approved by Ottawa’s agricultural and rural affairs committee. The committee was approving the zoning amendment for the casino resort location on 4837 Albion Road. Read more.
Room Check Policies for Las Vegas Hotels Slammed by Unions
Following the mass shooting on October 1st in 2017, many hotels have implemented policies to prevent future tragedies of the same nature. These policies include mandatory room checks for guests who have hung ‘do not disturb’ signs on their doors. However, unions for workers in the hospitality industry are not happy with certain conditions. Read more.
UEFA Champions League Final
The biggest football competition in Europe, the UEFA Champions League, boils down to a close with two teams remaining. The final will consist of Spanish giants, Real Madrid, and English legends, Liverpool. Both teams had a tremendous run in the League, but only one can be crowned the best football team in Europe. Read more.
Daily Fantasy Sports Officially Legal in Pennsylvania
Daily fantasy sports are now officially legal in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced the news this week, after legalising DFS on Saturday. Sites offering daily fantasy sports will be regulated and overseen by the board. Read more.
Liverpool Advance to the Champions League Final Despite Loss to Roma
In a tempestuous game that had everything, Liverpool advanced to the UEFA Champions League final at the expense of AS Roma. Read more.
Toronto Raptors Squander Game 1 Against Cleveland Cavaliers
The Toronto Raptors suffered a surprising Game 1 defeat against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers managed to come from behind to snatch a 113-112 overtime win at the Air Canada Centre on Tuesday. Read more.