Canadian Casinos and Gambling in Canada

Fifth time lucky: lottery winner succeeds in claiming his jackpot

A Canadian man has succeeded in his court challenge to collect a $17-million lottery prize - his fifth such win.

Ontario allocates funds to help problem gamblers

News brief: Ontario is placing a $38- million bet on a plan to help problem gamblers.

Calgary schools' gambling ban raises cash-flow fears

News brief: Impending Catholic Education Foundation of Calgary won't be a replacement for the $2 million raised annually for schools through casinos and bingos.

New VLT, smoking rules hit P.E.I. bars

News brief: VLTs were pulled from many PEI bars this week.

Sask. First Nations should keep casino profits: chief

News brief: Chief Lawrence Joseph says First Nations should have complete control over not only casino profits, but also the regulation of gambling on reserves.

First Nations push for gambling control

News brief: First Nations are ready to take control of gambling on their land, the chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says.

B.C. raises stakes for online gamblers

News brief: B.C. Lottery Corp. plans to raise the weekly limit on its Play Now website from $120 to nearly $10,000.

Mom facing charges after leaving baby outside casino

International news brief: An Ontario woman is facing child abandonment charges after she left her sleeping infant in a parking garage while gambling at Caesars Windsor casino.

Gambling revenues drop for first time in 15 years, Manitoba has most gamblers

News brief: Gambling revenues have dropped in Canada for the first time in 15 years.

No increase in crime after slot machine installation

International news brief: A report by the city of Vancouver shows no increase in crime after the addition of 450 slot machines to Hastings Park.

Harrah's Interactive to be based in Montreal

The new subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment established to expand the WSOP online will be based in Montreal.

Bodog.com is back...and Alwyn Morris is ready for the ride. Morris Mohawk Gaming Group style.

I was given the opportunity to spend a day in Kahnawake with Bodog's US facing brand licensee, The Morris Mohawk Gaming group, and to complete the very first interview of Alwyn Morris, CEO of the group.

Canadian casino unveils new slots

International news brief: Caesars Windsor allowed customers to take a spin of its 50 new slot machines.

Canadian woman sues two casinos

International news brief: A woman who stole from her employer to feed her gambling addictions has sued two casinos and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.

Big win on Downs slots

News brief: A Barrie woman won almost $400,000 while playing the slots at Georgian Downs.