And this was something that patrons were looking forward to for a long time. Steve Weel, VP of operations for Niagara Casinos commented that the company is proud and excited to expand its offerings by adding sports wagers. On Wednesday, Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort started to accept in-person wagers on sporting events via 21 kiosks on its premium gaming floor. This was a long-awaited change which will allow for the Canadian gambling industry to step up its game.
It was also greenlit by the federal government, which in August 2021 decriminalized single-event betting in the country. The addition of retail sports betting across Ontario casinos has been in the making for quite some time, before becoming reality this month. Currently, there are 21 kiosks to wager on, with more on their way. Starting from Wednesday, November 16, 2022, the Niagara Falls gaming hotspot is now offering in-person betting on sporting events on its gaming floor.
After several Ontario casinos kicked retail sports betting on their premises earlier this fall, now Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort has also joined in.
