The growth of the popularity of social games could be slowing down, according to a report in USA Today. Among young girls and women, social gaming activity is down by at least 10%, marking a shift in the market. According the report, 43% of young girls, aged 12 to 17, are currently playing social…
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This week, PokerStars started the 80 Billion Celebration on the Road to 100 Billion Hands promotion. Everyone millionth hand starting at 79 700 000 000, Poker Stars will be handing out impressive prizes to all players involved in the each milestone hand. So far, thousands of dollars have been awarded to lucky players at PokerStars…
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In the third occasion on which a referendum on the construction of a casino has been held in Montreal, residents have voted against the motion. Despite the projected $50 million profit intake for the new casino, 50.7% voted against its construction. The vote was close, as 822 of 1668 voters were actually in favour of…
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After Groupe Bernard Tapie backed out of its acquisition deal with Full Tilt Poker, rumours are now circulating that PokerStars is considering purchase the infamous online poker room. Although the claims seemed outrageous at first, The Wall Street Journal has confirmed that the two companies are actually in talks. Despite being part of the Black…
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The social gaming market is bigger than ever, as game developers from around the world are beginning to see the value in offering games via Facebook and other social networks. Zynga has been the top provider of social games for years, but some companies are confident that they can knock the operator out of the…
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There has been a public outcry at the news that the OLG is planning on building a new casino on the former grounds of Ontario Place. Several citizens have requested that the government hold a referendum to decide on the issue; however, Ontario politicians have just announced that they will not fund a vote over…
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The OLG’s proposal for a new casino in the Greater Toronto Area has garnered a great deal of criticism from a wide range of sources. Several casino operators across the province have spoken out, but the larger brands have decided to stay out of it – until now. Operators of Ontario’s Casino Rama have expressed…
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You wouldn’t think that a government-regulated lottery site would have exciting promotions, but the BCLC is changing that perspective. The commission’s PlayNow.com online gambling website has launched a series of exciting online poker tournaments, which guarantee $15 000 in cash prizes each week. Every Sunday, PlayNow.com hosts an online poker tournament which promises a…
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Ontario may have to take another lesson from British Columbia. For years, politicians have fought to have single-game sportsbetting legalized in the province, but it has only just become a possibility. In BC, they are a bit further ahead, as the bill to legalize the activity has already passed three readings so far. Politicians…
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After OLG Chairman Paul Godfrey announced his new plans for the expansion of the local lottery commission, the media has exploded with concerns about the issue. According to a recent report in the Globe and Mail, expanding lottery and gambling services in Ontario is not an effective way of generating additional gambling revenue for the…
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