The Fallsview Poker Classic will return for yet another exciting season this month. From February 8 to February 13, $2.5 million will be up for grabs in one of the biggest tournaments that the Canadian poker world has ever seen. Returning this year is the $1000 No Limit Hold ‘Em Comp. While the buy-in is…
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Tom ‘Durr’ Dwan was one of the best poker pros to be sponsored by Full Tilt Poker. Despite his status as one of the world’s best poker players, he has avoided the media spotlight in light of Full Tilt’s recent legal trouble. Now, Dwan has stepped forward to voice his opinions about Full Tilt Poker’s…
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While the Canadian side of Niagara Falls fights the City of Toronto over a potential new casino, things are also going sour on the other side of the border. On the American side of Niagara Falls, the city is currently entangled in a battle with the Senecas over a significant amount of money. Seneca casino…
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Various Canadian lottery suppliers are working hard to find new ways of generating income. While many have decided to venture into online gambling, the Atlantic Lottery Commission is taking another route. As such, the ALC has just launched a new partnership with OpenBet to launch a new sportsbetting platform. As part of the partnership, OpenBet…
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Last week, Finance Minister Dwight Duncan announced that the city of Toronto may be considering opening up a new casino. Almost immediately after the announcement, politicians from Niagara Falls spoke out against the idea. Now, local Torontonians are voicing their concerns about the construction of a new casino in the city. According to The Toronto…
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The 2012 Alberta Poker Championship will kick off on January 15th at Edmonton casino. The event will host 4 tournaments and 2 satellites for players to take part in. Some of the tournaments that players will be able to take part in include : $550 Pot Limit Omaha, $550 No Limit Hold ‘Em and a $2250…
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Towards the end of the year, Zynga announced that it would be going public. Initially, the company was valuated at over $10 billion, as stocks were supposed to sell for $25 - $75 each. Unfortunately for Zynga, that was not the case, as the company made its debut to a lukewarm response from investors. Zynga…
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The American Gaming Association has stepped forward to voice its opinion about the American Department of Justice’s decision to amend the 1961 Wire Act. While the gaming industry at large was pleased with the decision, the AGA is not completely satisfied. As such, the association has asked for some further details and action. Out of…
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Jonathan Duhamel shocked the gaming world when he won the 2010 World Series of Poker, after being virtually unknown. He has kept a low profile recently, but has made headlines again after his house was broken into. Yesterday, two men broke into his home and assaulted Duhamel. He was rushed to the hospital after the…
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Yet another interesting development has been made in Full Tilt Poker’s online gaming saga. After news broke that Groupe Bernard Tapie was in the processing for applying for a Spanish online gambling license, GBT announced that Full Tilt Poker shareholders would have to hand over their assets to the American Department of Justice. According to…
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