It is the aftermath of Black Friday, and the American government has started trying and sentencing the individual that played key roles in the operation of sites like PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, who violated the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act. One individual is a Canadian – Neil Burtnick, could be sentenced to years in…
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In one of the most interesting pieces of gambling news unveiled this week, celebrated country-music singer Dolly Parton has been immortalized in the form of a casino slot machine. Normally, movie and comic book characters serve as inspiration for slots games, but Dolly Parton is paving a new way with the release of IGT’s ‘Nine…
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The topic of building a new casino in the City of Toronto has been highly debated. Journalists, residents and politicians all have something to say about the development – and now they will finally have their voices heard in an open forum. A meeting will be held on October 10, giving the public the opportunity to…
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Last month, it was announced that Full Tilt Poker would be making its return to the online gambling world. Since then, the company has been working hard to ensure that it is well-prepared for its return to the poker market, making all of the necessary arrangements to ensure that the move is successful. Full Tilt…
Read moreAround the world, soccer is one of the most heavily-regulated sports. A common target for match-fixing and other crimes, sports bodies work hard to protect the integrity of the sport. In Canada, however, some soccer leagues are quite susceptible to match-fixing, falling victim to the crime. According to a recent report by the CBC,…
Read moreAs part of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s expansion, the lottery commission wants to build casinos in various parts of the province. One potential site for a casino is Hamilton, and MP Andrea Horwath believes that a referendum must be held on the topic before the OLG can make any plans. Currently, the…
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Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal recently joined Team Poker Stars, and the online poker operator has wasted no time in getting the world out there. Nadal has recently shot an advertisement for the company, letting the general public know about the company’s mobile poker application and his partnership with PokerStars. The advertisement shows Nadal walking through the…
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Last month, Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City sued a group of 12 gamblers that won over $1 million due to a baccarat deck being left unshuffled. The casino operator felt that the circumstances under which the win occurred was unfair and believed that a local judge would take its side, requiring the players to…
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Earlier this month, it was reported that Michael Phelps was interested in pursuing a career as a professional poker player. Now, it seems as though he is living up to his potential, as a weekend in Vegas earned him $100 000 in poker winnings. Phelps has recently retired from the world of sports and is…
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Zynga is getting serious about its venture into the online gambling market, the company has recently hired an online gambling expert to prove it. Recent reports show that Maytal Ginzburg, former president of 888 Holdings, has joined the Zynga team and will help the company make a successful foray into the online gambling world. …
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