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Manny Wood

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Manny Wood is a gambling expert with extensive experience in the industry. He spent 3 years working in one of Canada’s casino, gaining valuable knowledge and expertise.

Manny is a skilled writer and currently works as a freelance expert, specialising in writing news.

Contact Manny: m.wood@ratemycasino.ca

Articles by Manny Wood

BCLC Inks a Tri-party Deal

ReelPlay and Light & Wonder launch their popular online slot game 'Hypernova Megaways' on the British Columbia Lottery Corporation platform. Discover more about Light & Wonder's OpenGaming ecosystem and their responsible gambling tools with RateMyCasino!

Ontario iGaming Model Can Expand in the Great White North

Ontario iGaming operators are hopeful that other Canadian territories will join the capital province in the iGaming industry development. This article explores the success of Ontario's iGaming model and the optimism expressed by industry leaders for other provinces to follow.

Cybercriminals are Bent on Their Sights on Ontario

GeoComply's report reveals that despite attempts by fraudsters to cheat the legal iGaming market in Ontario, licensed operators offer the safest option for players.

Ontario iGaming Market Has Processed $35.6 Billion In Its First Year

The iGaming Ontario market generated $35.6 billion in its first year with $1.4 billion in revenue, according to iGO's report. However, the revenue figures do not include the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp's online operations and well-established grey-market operators.

Ontario Players Prefer Regulated Sites

Ipsos report on the preference of Ontario players iGaming was commissioned by iGaming Ontario and the AGCO to mark the one-year anniversary of the regulated iGaming market in the Canadian province.

Pollard Banknote Becomes One of Manitoba’s Top Employers in 2023

Pollard Banknote, a lottery partner for more than 60 lotteries worldwide, has been named one of Manitoba's Top Employers for 2023. The company's 'progressive and forward-thinking programs' earned them recognition from Mediacorp Canada.

After a Year of Legalized Online Gambling in Ontario, Spin Genie Reveals Market Statistics

Spin Genie's survey results reveal the impact of Ontario's iGaming market after one year of legalization, including increased participation of new players and the need for greater education on responsible gambling practices.

Canadian Pension Fund Sells Irish Lottery

Premier Lotteries Ireland, the company that operates the Irish National Lottery, may be up for sale by its Canadian owner, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. Despite criticism in the past, the lottery remains highly profitable, raising over €1 billion in ticket sales in 2021.

Pickering Will Share Casino Profits With Durham Region

Pickering has agreed to share a portion of its casino revenue with the Region of Durham for social housing projects. Pickering is the only Ontario host gaming community to share its revenues in this way.