Author: Gary Parkinson

Microgaming Developing Terminator 2 Online Slots Casino Game

Fresh off the heels of the Dark Knight online slots releases, Microgaming announced it will develop an online gaming adaptation of another popular movie franchise.  The casino slots developer confirmed it acquired licensing rights from Studiocanal, the owners of the Terminator 2 movie rights, to create an online slots game based off the movie. Terminator…

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Phil Kessel Donates NHL Alumni Charity Poker Winnings To SickKids

PokerStars hosted the NHL Alumni Charity Poker Tournament, featuring a $100,000 prize pool for charity.  The tournament pitted current and former NHL players up against members of Team PokerStars, with the final heads up battle pitting Toronto Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel against Team PokerStars pro Vanessa Rousso. Kessel was one of the big attractions…

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First Operating Year Of PlayNow.com In Manitoba Met With Mixed Results

2013 was the first year of provincially regulated online gambling in Manitoba, which was less successful than initially forecast.  While other provinces, including Ontario, are still preparing their own mandated online casinos, the year end summary in Manitoba could alter those plans. The Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation licensed the PlayNow.com online casino domain from…

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Daniel Negreanu Officially Named Poker Player Of The Decade

Canada’s shining star of poker is now the top poker player of the past decade.  Daniel Negreanu was officially recognized as the best poker player of the decade by Global Poker Index, one of the leading poker ranking websites in the entire world. Negreanu, initially from Toronto, is one of the most internationally recognized and…

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Toronto 2013 Will Be Immortalized By OLG Casino Debate And Rob Ford

International headlines over the last two months revolved around Toronto, and in particular Toronto’s scandal-plagued and crack smoking mayor, Rob Ford.  With so much controversy swirling around the city’s chief magistrate, the fact that plans for the future of the city were even discussed, let alone put to votes throughout the year is remarkable. One…

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Poker Fans Will Forever Remember 2013 As The Year Of Canada

Poker fanatics are wrapping up the year of 2013 by reflecting back on the year’s greatest headlines.  Some fans rank the popularity of the World Series of Poker main events, including the Asia-Pacific event that launched for the first time ever in April. But the staying popularity of poker tournaments would not be popular without…

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Exciting And Rewarding Holiday Greetings To All Canadians

Christmas Day is a day for all Canadians to celebrate the good fortune in their lives.  Many people celebrate with holiday lottery tickets in the hopes that a jackpot will be won in the spirit of the season.  Others may even take time to visit their favourite casino, either in the neighbourhood or online from…

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Enter The Winter Wonderland At InterCasino Before New Year’s Day

Online gamblers can find a holiday-themed gaming entertainment experience at the popular InterCasino this season.  The casino announced a number of gifts, rewards, and prizes available to players who make a minimum deposit of $50 before December 25. The promotion is called the Winter Wonderland event, and is preparing to award gifts for lucky players. …

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