World Gaming News

Integrated resort casinos in Japan just aren't the holy grail they once were

• Apr 26, 2021

The hope for Japan to host billion dollar casinos is fading fast.

Single-sports betting in Canada wins House vote, nears legalization

• Apr 26, 2021

Legislation to legalize gambling on single games of hockey, football and other sports will advance to Canada’s Senate, following a third debate and vote in the House of Commons.

Single-game sports betting could be both a blessing and a curse for Canada

• Apr 20, 2021

A private-member’s bill was introduced in February of last year that would legalize single-game sports betting in Canada. It was just the latest legislative kick at this particular can, with several previous attempts having failed at various stages of the process, but this one — introduced by a Conservative MP and supported by one from the NDP

Number of gamblers trying to block themselves online surges

• Apr 5, 2021

A surge in internet betting during the coronavirus pandemic was followed by a rise in the number of gamblers trying to block themselves from using online casinos and bookmakers, it has emerged.

Current Status of the Pending Canadian Sports Bill, With Chantal Cipriano

• Mar 14, 2021

A sports betting bill that seeks to change a section of the Criminal Code in Canada is up for review in the Justice Committee at the end of the month. We checked in with Canadian gaming legal expert Chantal Cipriano to talk about Bill C-218 and the future of Canadian sports betting.

What will land-based casino gambling look like in the future?

• Mar 12, 2021

When Covid restrictions are completely lifted, gambling in a casino may be dramatically different.

Stadium walks held to call for end to football betting ads

• Mar 8, 2021

Flutter and FanDuel end year with record revenue and giant loss while making a Big Bet on the future

• Mar 5, 2021

One of the largest operators globally and in the U.S. absorbs some red for a lot of green down the line.

Wagering with cryptocurrency in all gambling environments seems to be closer than ever

• Mar 1, 2021

As interest in cryptocurrency rises, all gambling companies, including land-based casinos, start to look at crypto for betting.

Gambling addiction can be silent struggle for Asian Americans, with few culturally sensitive solutions

• Feb 23, 2021

Resources such as culturally appropriate treatment programs, bilingual or bicultural clinicians can be hard to find.

Canada is about to dramatically change gambling landscape

• Feb 19, 2021

Sports betting and online poker and casino gambling are set to expand in Canada, finally.

‘Missing out on millions’: Law punts Super Bowl gambling action into foreign hands

• Feb 9, 2021

The Canada House of Commons adjourned on Friday until Feb. 16. Members will wait until Feb. 17 to vote on Bill C-218, the fourth private member’s bill brought forward in the past decade related to single-sports betting. The government-backed Bill C-13 won’t come up for debate until Feb. 19.