Category: News

BC Woman Seeks Trial Over Lottery Winnings

Two women in British Columbia are embroiled in a bitter legal battle over a $12.5 million lottery ticket. Maria Ganguin has decided to sue her former business partner, Maria Fehr, for what she believes is her fair share of the lottery prize, claiming that the ticket was bought their money from their company’s cashbox rather…

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Mississauga Mayor Says ‘No’ To Casino Referendum

Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion has always had a unique approach to running her city, and things will be no different when it comes to deciding whether or not a casino should be built in Mississauga. It Toronto does not turn out to be the host city for the new casino, McCallion is eyeing the opportunity…

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Apple Ventures Into Online Gaming

If there is one thing that sets console gaming apart from mobile gaming nowadays, it is the capability to play online against other users. With mobile gaming graphics getting more and more advanced, there is little distinction between the two markets, especially when it comes to arcade- and action-style video games. The only big difference…

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Preview of Microgaming’s Dark Knight Slots Released

For the past few months, Microgaming has been creating and developing The Dark Knight online slots. With such a big name to portray, especially with the impending release of the last movie in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight series, it is no wonder that the company has spent such a long time working on the game.…

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Gambling Investigation Against Bobbi Kristina Dropped

Earlier this month, it was revealed that Bobbi Kristina, daughter of the late soul singer Whitney Houston, was discovered to be gambling at a casino in Las Vegas. Being just 19 years of age, it would have been illegal for her to be taking part in any gambling activities on the Las Vegas Strip. The…

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First Online Gambling Licenses Issued In Nevada

Across the border, our neighbours are working very hard to pass online gambling legislation in individual states. As you would expect, Nevada seems to be ahead of the game, becoming one of the first states to issue online gambling licenses. This week, the state has awarded its first online gambling license to IGT, an online…

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Ontario Place No Longer An Option For Casino

Immediately upon the closure of Ontario Place, the grounds were offered up as a location for the new casino that the OLG is planning for build in the Greater Toronto Area. However, it has recently been determined that the former amusement park grounds are not a suitable location for a casino complex on as large…

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Nintendo’s MiiVerse To Change Social Gaming

When it comes to online gaming for consoles, we seem to have hit a roadblock. While the offerings are expansive, advancements in online gaming have not ventured far beyond competing with friends and strangers online and posting your progress on Facebook. Now, the new Wii U aims to revolutionize the market, offering players from around…

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Spain Online Gambling Laws Require Millions in Back Taxes

 The Spanish government is certainly capitalizing on the upcoming opening of its online gambling market. In addition to the fact that regulating online gaming websites will generate millions of dollars per year in revenue, the government will also be earning money from back taxes, which operators will be required to pay if they want to…

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