Things do not seem to be looking very good former Full Tilt Poker CEO Raymond Bitar. After being granted bail last week, it has been revealed that he will be required to stay in jail as he fails to meet his bond requirements. The situation has been quite complex, as Bitar has spent at least…
Read moreThe biggest ever Lotto Max jackpot will be offered in the BCLC weekly lottery draw tonight. $100 million is up for grabs tonight, and several lucky players will be cashing in. It is a record-breaking occasion, and players across the province are excited for the event. Since the Lotto Max jackpot is capped at $50…
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It has been over a year since we have heard about the potential for American players to receive refunds from Full Tilt Poker after the site was shut down during Black Friday. Over $350 million is owed to players, and the company has had a world of trouble paying it back. Now, Raymond Bitar, who…
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PokerStars has one of the widest-reaching poker tours in the world. The company sponsors dozens of tours across North American, Australasia and Europe. Now, PokerStars is adding another location to its internationally-renowned tournament schedule, announcing that it will be the new sponsor of the Brazilian Series of Poker. The first ever PokerStars-sponsored Brazilian Series of…
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The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has worked hard over the course of the past year to launch a successful online gambling website. Despite a few hiccups at the initial launch, PlayNow.com has thrived in British Columbia’s gaming market. Now, the BCLC is looking to take this show on the road, as it considers exporting…
Read moreOur neighbours to the South have had quite a difficult time with the process of legalizing online gambling. Despite the American Department of Justice giving states the ‘okay’ to launch their own online gambling websites, state governments have been unable to agree on how to move forward. As such, it has been months before any…
Read moreThe International Olympics Committee is working harder than ever to prevent match-fixing at the 2012 London Olympic Games. With several betting crime scandals taking place in Europe’s most renowned sporting leagues over the course of the past few years, it has become increasingly important for the IOC to introduce new measures to prevent match-fixing from…
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In Canada, alcohol abuse and problem gambling run rampant in Aboriginal communities. The issue has gone largely ignored, but a new study shines some light on it. According to researchers at the University of Lethbridge, racism is a main factor in driving Edmonton Aboriginals to drinking and gambling. The study finds that 83% of Aboriginal…
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Things have been going smoothly for Cryptologic ever since it was acquired by Amaya Gaming. Over the course of the past few years, the company seemed to be going under, losing money at a rapid pace. Just a few months ago, Amaya Gaming acquired Cryptologic and the company has seen nothing but positive results from…
Read moreA recent report on CBC.ca shows that video game consumption is way up in Canada. In the six months between August 2011 and February 2012, Canadians purchased over 77 million video games, demonstrating that the market is taking off in a big way across the country. The results were published by research firm NPD Group.…
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