Many Canadian cities are debating the pros and cons of investing in privatized casinos, but south of the border, Americans are recognizing the value of online casinos. The US stood firmly against legalized online gambling for years, and passed the Unlawful Internet Betting Act in 2006 to symbolize that opposition. But over the years, American…
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The future of the OLG proposed Toronto casino will be decided after a special city council meeting on May 21. Several councilors support the casino; others are vehemently opposed to the proposal, while the remaining undecided voters hold the balance of power. The undecided councilors argue that a vote is illogical until all the information…
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The NFL entry draft occurred this weekend, in which the top college players across the country were inducted into the big league. The college league that provided the largest roster of draft picks was the Southeastern Conference (SEC), which included 12 members within the first round of the draft. The SEC is considered one of…
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The UK is home to some of the world’s most impressive boxers eager to make their reputations known around the world. Former World Boxing Association (WBA) champion David Haye is back in the ring, and ready to reclaim his title. But fellow British boxer Tyson Fury called the 32 year old former champion, nicknamed ‘The…
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The ongoing questions surrounding PokerStars and whether the company will successfully enter the New Jersey gambling market continue to top the news within Atlantic City. The world’s largest online poker room plans to purchase the Atlantic Club casino, but the bid was challenged by local gaming groups. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE)…
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The OLG’s gaming modernization strategy includes the development of a provincially regulated online casino, which will allow Ontarians to gamble without leaving their homes. The organization plans to enact the online gambling site by the end of 2013, and announced this week that Spielo G2, a UK based gaming development company, will design the casino…
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Mining4Life is an annual charity event where representatives from the mining industry compete in a Texas Hold-Em poker tournament. The revenues from the tournament are then donated to charitable beneficiaries such as the Sick Kids Foundation, which helps finance healthcare and education programs for children around the world. The poker tournament occurs once a year…
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March Madness certainly lives up to its name this year. The tournament has featured one upset victory after another, and even the most skilled sports bettors are unlikely to predict who will triumph in the elite eight. One upset most analysts and gambling enthusiasts never expected was Syracuse’s defeat of Indiana in last night’s matchup. …
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Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne put her foot down yesterday against the OLG. The Premier is walking a very delicate line between supporting the gaming modernization strategy in what she considers vital for Ontario’s economy – at the same time, the government is doing all that it can to avoid alienating rural Ontarians. OLG President Rod…
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The NFL free trade agency is underway as teams attempt to fill the holes on their current rosters to compete for next season. The free trade agency is always interesting to analyze as it helps fans and sports bettors understand what teams are looking for heading into the entry draft, which is scheduled to begin…
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