'As part of our commitment to the continuous improvement of our gaming operations and meeting customer entertainment needs, we are in the process of implementing a hybrid of electronic table games, similar to what other jurisdictions already have in place,' read a statement from MBLL. It's a unique environment they can create.'Īccording to Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries, the technology is being implemented at Club Regent Casino, McPhillips Station Casino and the Shark Club Gaming Centre. 'The dealer may be miked so they could have a conversation with the group and some acts as hosts,' he said. Machines called stadium gaming have a central dealer or computer that controls an array of seats.īurns said the format allows for more options for casino operators and more variety for customers. 'It's been something that's been emerging in gaming across North America and across Canada for several years now,' said Paul Burns, president and CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association. The sounds of chips being tossed on a table may be a thing of the past, as the Canadian Gaming Association says a new wave of gambling machines is taking over. Winnipeg casinos are betting on a new gaming trend to help reopen, but it's at the cost of more than 100 casino jobs.
