Betano launches sports betting and casino games in Ontario to mark North American debut

Betano, the tier-one digital sports betting operator, has launched its operations in the Canadian province of Ontario to enter the North American market for the first time.

Perfect timing:

The operator has chosen the perfect timing for expansion to the popular Canadian casino destination as the FIFA World Cup, the world’s biggest sporting event, is currently held in Qatar. The event is drawing people to betting platforms, and the time of Betano’s debut in the North American market happens in the middle of the first rounds in Qatar’s tournament with the most exciting duels yet to come. As one of the tournament’s regional supporters in Europe, Betano decided to use the opportunity for expansion and forge the hot steel in Ontario.

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Grand Island Casino Resort Receives Approval To Add Table Games To Extended Gaming Floor

Grand Island Casino Resort, a temporary casino officially operated by Elite Casino Resorts LLC, has received uncontested validation from the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission to add a craps table, five blackjack tables, one Texas hold ’em poker and one roulette table, as well as 46 extra slot machines, to the extended gaming floor which had its grand opening ceremony later that day, aka Friday, August 18th.

Securing approval:

During her presentation to the Nebraska regulator, Sharon Haselhoff, Regional Vice President for Elite Casino Resorts, was asked “how soon it would be before table games were put into action at Grand Island Casino Resort?” To that, she answered: “We’re thinking 6 o‘clock.” Even though she c…

Join The Hunt For Gold In Yggdrasil And AceRun’s New Slot- Gold Fever

On April 6th, Yggdrasil, a Malta-based globally-recognized iGaming provider, together with AceRun, a boutique studio that is part of the YG Masters Initiative, released Gold Fever, a gold mining-themed slot featuring a gold hunting adventure, specifically a gold miner looking for gold.

This slot is AceRun’s latest addition to the YG Masters portfolio, after the popular Book HOTFIRE slot.

Outstanding visual:

True to its name, the main theme of the game is the aforementioned gold miner and his adventure in the search for gold. Since historically, gold fever refers to a phenomenon when many miners excitedly search for gold in the same location, the main task of the player is to help their miner succeed in finding gold. The game takes place in a Wild West setting, during…

Xbox Games With Gold Free Games July 2021- Two Freebies Are Live Now

The start of the new month means fresh free games for Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Two of the games from July 2021’s Games with Gold lineup are available to claim now: Conker: Live and Reloaded and Planet Alpha. The other pair of free games, Midway Arcade Origins and Rock of Ages 3: Make and Break, will be available starting July 16. You can also still snag Shadows: Awakening through July 15.

Planet Alpha is a gorgeous side-scroller set on a mysterious alien planet. You’re constantly being hunted by strange enemies, which leads to fast-paced platforming sequences as well as sections where stealth is required. You’re able to alter the solar cycle to change from day to night and vice versa, which is used to solve puzzles and get the upper hand …

NorthStar Gaming Launches Betting Platform Across All Canadian Provinces

A prominent Ontario-based casino and sports betting operator, NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc., announced that its NorthStarBets.com platform launched in Ontario in May 2022 will now bring the live casino and sports wagering experience across the entire Canadian territory.

Commenting on the plans, Michael Moskowitz, Chair and CEO of NorthStar Gaming, said: “We are thrilled to take this groundbreaking step and become a truly national brand. As a Canadian company, we are confident we understand local consumers better than the large international competitors and that we offer a premium experience that best meets their needs. We expect the Canada-wide launch to be an important catalyst that drives growth in our customer base and revenues for years to come…

New York Extends Downstate Casino Bid Deadline to June 2025

On Thursday, June 27, the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board (PDF) announced its decision to extend the bid submission deadline for three downstate casinos to June 27, 2025. This decision comes even as a bill proposing an August 31, 2024 deadline awaits Governor Kathy Hochul‘s signature.

Under current New York law, three downstate casinos can be established in commercial locations within and around New York City. Presently, 11 entities are vying to place their casinos in areas ranging from Times Square to Brooklyn. These bidders are proposing casinos and offering additional amenities such as resorts, housing units, and neighborhood enhancements to garner support.

Senator Joe Addabbo’s bill (S9673A), passed through both the House a…