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Manitoba may add gambling operations, focuses on public alcohol sales

The Manitoba government is looking at expanding the gambling industry for the first time in years, and offering more alcohol through government-run retail stores. The NDP government, elected in October, revamped the board at Crown-owned Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries on Tuesday. New members include Jeff Traeger, president of a local United Food and…

Industry ・ 14 December 2023

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Manitoba ends pause on new gambling operations, focuses on public alcohol sales

The Manitoba government is looking at expanding the gambling industry for the first time in years, and offering more alcohol through government-run retail stores. The NDP government, elected in October, revamped the board at Crown-owned Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries on Tuesday. New members include Jeff Traeger, president of a local United Food and…

Industry ・ 13 December 2023

Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg casino workers set stage for strike

Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries casino workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of striking if a deal with their employer isn't reached soon. Read this article for free: Already have an account? Log in here " To continue reading, please subscribe: $19 $0 for the first 4 weeks * Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com Read the E-Edition,…

Jobs ・ 03 December 2023

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Lake Manitoba chief wins $1.37M US jackpot at Minnesota casino on Boxing Day

A northern Manitoba man has always dreamed of buying a home, and now he will have the chance to buy one for his family. Lake Manitoba First Nation chief Cornell McLean can now cross winning the lottery off his bucket list. He was on a trip in the northern U.S. on Monday, and he'd just put money in the Dancing Drums Explosion slot machine at…

Winnings ・ 29 December 2022

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INFORMS Journal Marketing Science New Study Key Takeaways: Hitting the jackpot at a casino only benefits the casino half of the time and rarely brings in extra money for the casino from subsequent advertising efforts. Hitting the jackpot increases gambling and frequency of plays by jackpot winners. Jackpot winners increase their bet amount by about…

Winnings ・ 29 April 2022

Casino City Times

IGT signs extension with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation

Gaming News 2 February 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- International Game Technology PLC announced that its subsidiary, IGT Canada Solutions ULC, has signed a five-year central systems contract extension with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation to deliver an enhanced version of IGT's INTELLIGEN video lottery central system. INTELLIGEN connects nearly…

Lottery ・ 02 February 2022

Casino Reports

Manitoba to Explore Online Gaming Expansion

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation recently shared some ideas of generating more revenue, as the Crown corporation attempts to bounce off from the impacts of the unprecedented situation. One thing that is under consideration is the expansion of its online gambling sector since it will be able to generate more revenue after the turbulent…

Industry ・ 12 January 2022

Global News

Brandon man hits $5-million jackpot on lotto ticket

A Brandon man says he's still in shock after winning a $5-million Lotto 6/49 jackpot. "I scanned the ticket and thought, '$50000?'" said Louis Montroy, Manitoba's newest millionaire. "But there were too many zeroes, so I thought, 'Nah, that's $500000!' "All of a sudden it clicked that it was actually $5 million. Oh my God, was I ever…

Winnings ・ 06 December 2021

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Record Handle Chases Manitoba Derby Day Jackpot Pick 5

Nobody picked a unique winning ticket for Monday's Manitoba Derby Day Jackpot Pick 5, which didn't prevent horseplayers from wagering a record $2542309 on Assiniboia Downs' Manitoba Derby Day card. The cash avalanche included a record $1488795 coming in on the Jackpot Pick 5. That cash chased a $1 million payout guarantee for anyone holding a…

Winnings ・ 03 August 2021

Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg casinos back in action

People had their face masks on, vaccination status proof out, and cash at the ready when Club Regent Casino opened its doors Wednesday morning. The Winnipeg location, along with McPhillips Station Casino and Shark Club Gaming Centre, welcomed its first customers since October, when Manitoba mandated gaming sites close as part of COVID-19 pandemic…

Covid ・ 28 July 2021

Winnipeg Free Press

Spectators may win $1 million on Derby Day

With spectators now being allowed to watch the races from the tarmac at Assiniboia Downs, the track is cranking up the excitement of Manitoba Derby Day this holiday Monday by offering $1 million to a player who has the only correct ticket on the Jackpot Pick 5. The Jackpot Pick 5 is a 20-cent wager in which a player attempts to pick the winner of…

Winnings ・ 27 July 2021

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Winnipeg Casinos Restart Operations

Land-based casinos in Winnipeg will restart operations this July, as reported by the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation. Club Regent Casino and McPhillips Station Casino are both on schedule to reopen doors for patrons for the first time in a while. Starting from July 28, 2021, both properties will now welcome fully vaccinated guests. In order…

Roulette ・ 23 July 2021

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Manitoba Lays Off Casino Staff after Table Games Modernization

The Canadian Gaming Association is currently considering implementing new technology in several Winnipeg gambling properties in order to officially reopen casinos in the province. The proposal is to use electronic table games, as it would be a safer gaming environment. However, there is a major downside to it as many casino workers will be losing…

Lottery ・ 20 May 2021

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Family wins $60 million in Manitoba's record-setting lottery jackpot

A Winnipeg family is $60 million richer after winning the largest lottery prize in Manitoba history. John Chua remembers his wife Jhoana waking him up early on January 23 to tell him someone in their city had won the huge Lotto Max jackpot. "I was jealous of whoever won…not knowing it was me," he said in a news release. He checked his online Play…

Winnings ・ 03 February 2021