Ontario residents have reacted adversely to the news that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has plans to build a casino in the Greater Toronto Area. Rather than being excited about the possibility of a new casino being built in town, residents within the GTA and other areas across the province are not pleased. Some…
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Sony has released its new PS Vita, the next generation of handheld gaming in the PlayStation family. The device’s release has been highly anticipated, but it seems that the Vita is falling short of the gaming world’s expectations. Some gaming experts predict that smartphone gaming will outshine the new Sony device. According to gaming magazine…
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After OLG Chairman Paul Godfrey announced his new plans for the expansion of the local lottery commission, the media has exploded with concerns about the issue. According to a recent report in the Globe and Mail, expanding lottery and gambling services in Ontario is not an effective way of generating additional gambling revenue for the…
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To ensure success in the gaming market, operators must make the transition into the 21st century, and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is doing just that. At 10:45am Monday March 12, 2012, a joint press conference took place between OLG chairman Paul Godfrey and Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan to discuss the future of…
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The OLG has announced that it will be airing a news conference today on CP24 at 10:45am. The exact nature of the conference is currently unknown, but we assume that it has something to do with the new and updated services that the OLG will be offering. Finance Minister Dwight Duncan and Paul Godfrey of…
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A recent report by Global Betting and Gaming Consultants (GBGC) has revealed that $400 billion has been spent on gambling over the course of the past year. It states that casinos and lotteries are the highest earners of 2011, and there is even more room for growth in coming years. According to GBGC, worldwide lotteries…
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The online gaming world is supposed to be a place where gamers can connect and bond over their mutual interests. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case, as a recent report has revealed that nearly 1/3 of online gamers are abused. Online bullying has been a problem for years, and its extension into the…
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In the wake of the recent shutdown of BoDog.com, a Canadian-owned gambling website, by American authorities, concerns have been raised about illegal online gambling in Canada. While our American counterparts are overly concerned with shutting down online casino websites, the Canadian government seems more relaxed – but why is that? A report on Canada.com covers…
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Zynga is the world’s biggest social gaming developer, raking in billions of dollars per year through millions of Facebook users. Now, the company wants to reduce its dependence on the social networking site by launching its own stand-alone platform, separate from Facebook. Zynga Direct will allow individuals to play their favourite Zynga titles without having…
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Doug Ford seems to be grasping at straws when it comes the expansion of Toronto’s subway system. He has suggested that a new lottery take place in order to fund the expansion of the Sheppard subway line; however, the idea has been rejected by local politicians. The OLG has also expressed concern about the…
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