Last week, Finance Minister Dwight Duncan announced that the city of Toronto may be considering opening up a new casino. Almost immediately after the announcement, politicians from Niagara Falls spoke out against the idea. Now, local Torontonians are voicing their concerns about the construction of a new casino in the city. According to The Toronto…
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On Friday, a report claimed that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission is considering building a new casino in Toronto. While the news received a generally positive response, Niagara Falls politicians are none too pleased. According to Kim Crater, who represents Niagara Falls, a new casino in Toronto would hurt profits at gambling venues in…
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The Fallsview Casino in Ontario is one of the top destinations for gaming and entertainment in the province. The casino is host to a wide range of special events and concerts, and this spring season is expected to bring in some top talent from around the world. One of the biggest events to be seen…
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2012 will be the year of the first ever Responsible Gambling Week in British Columbia. The event will run from January 14th to January 20th. The main goal of the event will be to promote responsible gambling among BC residents. The organizers also hope to help problem gamblers find the help they need through counseling…
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The 2012 Alberta Poker Championship will kick off on January 15th at Edmonton casino. The event will host 4 tournaments and 2 satellites for players to take part in. Some of the tournaments that players will be able to take part in include : $550 Pot Limit Omaha, $550 No Limit Hold ‘Em and a $2250…
Read moreThe majority of gambling operators across the United States were ecstatic to hear that the Department of Justice had revised the Wire Act to allow certain forms of online gambling. However, Native tribes across the country are unsure how to feel, as some see this as a chance to improve profits while other are…
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A recent study by researchers at the University of Guelph has found that gamblers feel guilt and shame whenever they lose. The issue worsens with the severity of the individual’s habit, the study finds. According to research done by Sunghwan Yi and Vinay Kanetkar, problem gamblers feel more guilt than moderate gamblers when they have…
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Towards the end of the year, Zynga announced that it would be going public. Initially, the company was valuated at over $10 billion, as stocks were supposed to sell for $25 - $75 each. Unfortunately for Zynga, that was not the case, as the company made its debut to a lukewarm response from investors. Zynga…
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Canadian online gambling mogul Calvin Ayre has made his predictions for what will happen this year in the gaming market worldwide. Operating BoDog.com, one of the world’s biggest online gambling brands, Ayre has a great deal of insight into the market, giving him the ability to make informed forecasts for the year ahead. With the…
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The American Gaming Association has stepped forward to voice its opinion about the American Department of Justice’s decision to amend the 1961 Wire Act. While the gaming industry at large was pleased with the decision, the AGA is not completely satisfied. As such, the association has asked for some further details and action. Out of…
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