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B.C. Lottery Corporation Imposes Whopping $500K Fee on Freedom of Information Request
Canada’s labor union Unite Here, that represents also casino workers, is ready to attack British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) for imposing an excessive eye-watering freedom of information search fee of $500,000. According to the members of the union, the overwhelming fee aims at limiting access to the requested information as the costs exceed the appropriate…
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Chinese Real Estate “High-Roller” Loans Money from Allegedly Underground Banking Network
British Columbia’s self-regulated casino industry has been blasted for its lax anti-money laundering measures. The issue appeared on the authorities’ radar screen after the recently-elected government released a disturbing casino report, alleging money laundering at River Rock Casino Resort in Vancouver. The revelation sparked a money-laundering probe into underground banking and alleged laundering of drug…
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Sudbury Planning Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Rezoning
Last year, Sudbury City Council thumbed up the final site plan for the Kingsway Entertainment District. The project is to include the construction of the city’s new events center, a casino and hotel tower, as well as restaurants and an outdoor Festival Square. On 22nd January this year, the planning committee is to hold its…
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Great Canadian and Brookfield Pen 22-Year Deal with OLG for Greater Toronto Area Gaming Bundle
Yesterday, the Ontario Lottery Gaming Corporation (OLG) has put the wheels in motion after signing a 22-year deal with Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (“Great Canadian”) and Brookfield Business Partners LP (“Brookfield Business Partners”). Under the recently signed deal, Great Canadian and its partner Brookfield are to take over certain gaming assets in the Greater Toronto…
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Delta’s Upcoming Gateway Casino Changes Layout
Delta’s upcoming $70-million-worth gambling and hotel venue has changed its layout. This was disclosed during an open house meeting held this Thursday. Representatives from Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd. and British Columbia Lottery Corporation held the said open house meeting at Delta Town and Country Inn. Gateway spokespeople informed the guests of the meeting that…
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Pragmatic Play introduces Bounty Gold
Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, takes players on a journey through the Wild West in search of untold riches in new release, Bounty Gold. Players will find out exactly why they call it the ‘Wild’ West, with green and gold Wild symbols helping them to complete winning paylines across a…
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Cullen Commission Sees New Batch of Money-Laundering Stories
The Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in British Columbia is on the verge of more hearings that will transform the last days of October. Monday, October 26, is about to see the resumption of the public inquiry into money laundering in the province. The line of witnesses participating in this portion of the inquiry…
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Playtech Launches Rubik’s® Cube Slot for Buzz Bingo
Playtech, one of the most recognizable gambling technology companies, has announced the release of its latest slot title, Rubik’s® Cube Slot. The title is a limited exclusive with Buzz Bingo and it is based on the iconic puzzle game. Rubik’s® Cube gives a new spin on the iconic puzzle game, featuring amazing 3D graphics, equipped…
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KBO postseason picture becomes clearer at top, murkier at bottom
As the end of the regular season nears in Korean baseball, the postseason picture has become clearer at the top.However, it is a different story at the bottom, with three clubs battling for the final two spots.The Kia Tigers (83-53-2 in wins-losses-ties) secured the best record of the regular season in the Korea Baseball Organization…
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Nat’l football head coach rejects claims of preferential treatment in hiring process
Hong Myung-bo, the beleaguered head coach of the Korean men’s national football team, said Tuesday he doesn’t think he was given any preferential treatment when he was hired for the job this summer. Hong made the comment during the questioning session by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee of the National Assembly. The coach was…