In the months after Black Friday, when three of the top online poker websites were shut down, Canadian poker players were at a loss. They were left without a quality location at which to play online poker games, and had a difficult time filling the void. Soon, however, publicly-traded poker sites came to the rescue,…
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The gambling industry seems to be getting into the holiday spirit, too. Since this is the time for giving, Caesars Casino in Windsor is planning on donating $20 000 to local charities as a holiday gift. The choice was left to the employees of the casino. They were allowed to vote and choose five charities…
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Across America, state governments have been working hard to legalize online gambling in an attempt to increase government revenue. On a federal level, politicians like Barney Frank tried hard to pass a law that would reverse the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. Their efforts have proven fruitless over the years, but the federal government is…
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This week, the Manitoba Gambling Research Program was officially launched. The program will provide support to researchers across Canada looking for the resources to explore various aspects of gambling in the country. The program is focused on high-quality research, which looks at gambling addiction and solutions to the problem, including treatment and prevention programs. They…
Read moreSince PlayNow.com was launched earlier this year, the website has developed quickly. Originally starting out with only online casino games, the British Columbia Lottery Commission website eventually branched out into online poker, which has also seen a great deal of success. Now, PlayNow.com will be offering online sportsbetting to residents of British Columbia. The BCLC…
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A recent report by the Vancouver Sun revealed that just a small portion of online gambling in Canada is done so legally. The report claims that Canadians spend only $450 million on legal gambling in an industry that is worth over $10 billion. The country’s restrictions on sportsbetting and its lack of government-regulated services contribute…
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Last week, it was announced that Facebook may be considering entering the online gambling market by launching its own applications that would allow users to place real-money wagers. The news spread like wildfire, and many operators were pleased with the announcement. However, some groups were not so impressed, and Facebook has also received its share…
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Vancouver City Councilors have agreed to allow Edgewater Casino to move from False Creek to beside the BC Place. This will give the existing casino a more central location, making it more easily accessible to both residents and tourists. The new location will also be home to a new and improved entertainment complex and high-class…
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Facebook is already the top platform for social gaming on the internet. With games like Zynga Poker and Farmville, millions of players from around the world log on everyday to get their fill of fun and social gaming. Now, Facebook may be expanding its gaming options, as recent rumours indicate that the social networking site…
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The Kahnawake Gaming Commission, based just outside of Montreal, QC, is looking at greatly expanding its gaming options. In addition to launching a new lottery draw, the commission is also considering opening up a new casino in Quebec. Recently, the KGC has enlisted in the help of an American consulting agency to help determine the…
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