In the months after Black Friday, when three of the top online poker websites were shut down, Canadian poker players were at a loss. They were left without a quality location at which to play online poker games, and had a difficult time filling the void. Soon, however, publicly-traded poker sites came to the rescue,…
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The gambling industry seems to be getting into the holiday spirit, too. Since this is the time for giving, Caesars Casino in Windsor is planning on donating $20 000 to local charities as a holiday gift. The choice was left to the employees of the casino. They were allowed to vote and choose five charities…
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Across America, state governments have been working hard to legalize online gambling in an attempt to increase government revenue. On a federal level, politicians like Barney Frank tried hard to pass a law that would reverse the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. Their efforts have proven fruitless over the years, but the federal government is…
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Jonathan Duhamel shocked the gaming world when he won the 2010 World Series of Poker, after being virtually unknown. He has kept a low profile recently, but has made headlines again after his house was broken into. Yesterday, two men broke into his home and assaulted Duhamel. He was rushed to the hospital after the…
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This week, the Manitoba Gambling Research Program was officially launched. The program will provide support to researchers across Canada looking for the resources to explore various aspects of gambling in the country. The program is focused on high-quality research, which looks at gambling addiction and solutions to the problem, including treatment and prevention programs. They…
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Cryptologic has had a tough time this year, struggling with finances and having trouble staying on its feet. The company seems to be in need of a lot of help, and a Canadian gaming company might be able to be of assistance. Amaya Gaming, one of Canada’s top gaming developers, has offered Cryptologic an impressive…
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Yet another interesting development has been made in Full Tilt Poker’s online gaming saga. After news broke that Groupe Bernard Tapie was in the processing for applying for a Spanish online gambling license, GBT announced that Full Tilt Poker shareholders would have to hand over their assets to the American Department of Justice. According to…
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During the holiday season, it has become popular to give scratch cards to friends and family as presents. However, McGill University has presented some concerns about this practice, as it may encourage irresponsible gambling – and gaming commissions across the country have decided to support the issue. Often, parents give their children lottery scratch cards…
Read moreSince PlayNow.com was launched earlier this year, the website has developed quickly. Originally starting out with only online casino games, the British Columbia Lottery Commission website eventually branched out into online poker, which has also seen a great deal of success. Now, PlayNow.com will be offering online sportsbetting to residents of British Columbia. The BCLC…
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Earlier this week, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation officially announced that it would be pursuing its plans to launch its own online casino. While most industry professionals were pleased with the news, some politicians were not. The OLG’s plan has been criticized for being a bit too short-sighted. Tim Hudak of the Conservative Party…
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