Two of the biggest gambling headlines of the year merge as former Full Tilt Poker executives believe that a recent court ruling about poker will protect them when it comes time for sentencing. Reports indicate that Full Tilt lawyers have requested a status conference, giving them the opportunity to discuss the possibility of their sentences…
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Electronic Arts is one of the most popular social gaming developers in the world. Just behind Zynga, the company see the most online gaming users per month. Now, the company is taking yet another cue from Zynga, as it begins looking at its options in the online gambling market. Recent reports have shown that EA…
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Problem gambling is a significant issue in Ontario. Thousands of individuals across the province have found themselves addicted to gambling and, until recently, Ontario lacked an effective approach to keeping them out of casinos. 15 000 self-excluded gamblers found themselves able to continue entering local casinos, despite asking to be banned, resulting in lawsuits…
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The American federal election is heating up, and the debate over which party is best suited to govern the country is a tough one. Recently, the Republican Party released its platform, outlining its goals and promises to the American public. It also highlighted the party’s stance on online gambling, which will not go over well…
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Winning the lottery is a life-changing event for anyone lucky enough to cash in. Most winners dream of buying a new home, quitting their jobs and travelling around the world. However, the most recent winners of the Lotto 6/49 jackpot do not plan on playing by the rules, Ron and Susannah Higgs have announced that…
Read moreCanada has one of the biggest online poker markets in the world, with millions of players across the country logging into poker rooms every year. The country’s most popular gambling website is PokerStars, having earned a top place after Full Tilt Poker left the market in 2011. Getting wind of this news, the British Columbia…
Read moreGambling addiction is a significant problem among Natives in Canada and the United States; however, there is little research on the topic. A new study by researchers at the University of Buffalo aims to provide some insight, delving into the issue of problem gambling and its link with alcoholism in Native communities. The National Institute…
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Now that Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars are working with the American government to right the wrongs they caused leading up to Black Friday, the two companies are hopeful that they can get a new start. With various states looking into online gambling legislation, now is the ideal time to make efforts to reenter the…
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It sounds like a scene from a movie: a group of friends earn over $1 million playing Baccarat, winning one hand after another, and casino staff can’t figure out how they’re doing it. It’s actually ripped from the headlines, as Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City is suing 14 gamblers for unfairly winning $1.5 million…
Read moreWhile the debate over bringing a new casino to the City of Toronto continues, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is committed to his decision. He has recently met with Las Vegas Sands’ CEO Sheldon Adelson to discuss the details of a potential casino on the waterfront in Toronto. Adelson and Ford met for 45 minutes this…
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