Gambling Weekly News Summary in Canada – 2026/05/09
IGT Powerbucks Hits New $100 Million Cumulative Jackpot Milestone
Online casino developer IGT has revealed that its Powerbucks brand recently surpassed a new milestone in Canada, following a lucky Québec player’s $1.2 million jackpot on April 24.
The player won the $1,156,696.51 jackpot on April 24 after playing on IGT’s Powerbucks Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Big Moneyslot at Casino Lac Leamy in Québec. Following this win, IGT announced that Powerbucks had achieved a $100 million milestone in cumulative jackpot payouts.
“IGT’s Powerbucks has been a cornerstone of Loto-Québec’s slot offering for nearly a decade,” said Kevin Taylor, Loto-Québec EVP and COO of Casinos and Gaming Halls. “Being part of IGT’s $100 million Powerbucks jackpot celebration is a memorable moment for Casino du Lac-Leamy and our players, and a continuation of the game’s appreciation in our casinos and online.”
“Hitting the $100 million Powerbucks jackpot milestone at Casino Lac Leamy on a Wheel of Fortune-themed game is extra special given our current Wheel of Fortune Slots 30th anniversary celebration, added Chad Helm, IGT VP of Sales in Canada, Oregon.
Playson Expands Ontario Presence with Mohegan Digital Deal
Online slots developer Playson has expanded its presence in the Ontario-regulated market after announcing a partnership with casino operator Mohegan Digital.
Under the deal, Playson will supply Mohegan’s Ontario platform, PlayFallsView.com, with its portfolio of games. The initial rollout, which is scheduled for an early second-quarter release, will include titles such as Coin Strike: Hold and Win, Diamonds Power XXL: Hold and Win, and 4 Pots Riches: Hold and Win.
“Fallsview is an iconic entertainment destination and a fantastic partner for us as we continue to grow our presence in Ontario. Launching through our long-term partners Light & Wonder allows us to deliver our most engaging titles efficiently and at scale. We’re excited to bring our popular content to Fallsview’s players and build a strong relationship together,” said Conor Jenner, Senior Sales Manager at Playson.
“Through this collaboration, we look forward to impressive production value with gameplay that is sure to resonate with players. Playson is a premier supplier with experience in regulated markets that aligns seamlessly with our approach to digital growth in Ontario,” added Rich Robets, President of Mohegan Digital.
Twenty-Eight Operators Sign Up for Alberta’s Upcoming iGaming Market
In a recent update from Alberta’s gambling regulator, the Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission (AGCO), 28 online operators have so far registered for gaming licenses ahead of the province’s upcoming commercial market, which is expected to go live July 13.
Of the 28 operators listed, eight are fairly popular across the broader North American-regulated market. Those operators include Bally Bet, BetMGM, BetRivers, Caesars Entertainment, DraftKings, FanDuel, PointsBet Canada, and theScore Bet.
In tandem with the operator list, suppliers like IGT and Light and Wonder have also registered as gaming service providers ahead of the launch.
Compared with Ontario’s regulated market, which launched in April 2022, Alberta already has matched more than half of Ontario’s listed operators, which currently stand at 45, despite Alberta being one-third of Ontario’s size.
The launch of Alberta’s commercial gaming market is also expected to bring in $100 million in annual tax revenue.
Ziv (Steve) Chen
CEO at Major League Content
Ziv has been working in the iGaming industry for more than two decades, serving in senior roles in software developers like Playtech and Microgaming. He then followed his lifelong passion of writing and became a fulltime journalist, covering casinos, sports betting, legislation and other gambling topics and news with a specialty in North America.
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