We all figured it was over for Full Tilt Poker when the Alderney Gaming Control Commission took the company’s online gambling license away. Now, Full Tilt has been acquired by a company willing to get it back on its feet, and things are looking up. The AGCC has even decided to review its decision to…
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The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has announced that it is looking for technical help in launching its new online gambling website. Until now, the idea of the OLG launching an online casino was just a rumour, but the local lottery commission is showing signs of commitment, issuing a call for applications from professionals in…
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A recent report by the Vancouver Sun revealed that just a small portion of online gambling in Canada is done so legally. The report claims that Canadians spend only $450 million on legal gambling in an industry that is worth over $10 billion. The country’s restrictions on sportsbetting and its lack of government-regulated services contribute…
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It has recently been announced that the Atlantic Lottery Corporation is planning on adding 75 new video lottery terminals (VLTs) to locations across New Brunswick. While the additional machines will help to increase government revenue, the idea has caused concern among the community, which believes that adding more gambling opportunities could be detrimental. According to…
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Last week, it was announced that Facebook may be considering entering the online gambling market by launching its own applications that would allow users to place real-money wagers. The news spread like wildfire, and many operators were pleased with the announcement. However, some groups were not so impressed, and Facebook has also received its share…
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Vancouver City Councilors have agreed to allow Edgewater Casino to move from False Creek to beside the BC Place. This will give the existing casino a more central location, making it more easily accessible to both residents and tourists. The new location will also be home to a new and improved entertainment complex and high-class…
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Facebook is already the top platform for social gaming on the internet. With games like Zynga Poker and Farmville, millions of players from around the world log on everyday to get their fill of fun and social gaming. Now, Facebook may be expanding its gaming options, as recent rumours indicate that the social networking site…
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First Nations groups in Alberta have recently called on the government to make some changes to the province’s gambling laws. The groups want the provincial government to examine the way in which First Nation casino funds are being distributed among not-for-profit organizations. Current laws state that 40% of all gaming revenues from First Nations casinos…
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With the recent announcement that Full Tilt Poker was finally acquired and may resume operations very soon, you would expect poker players around the world awaiting the moment they can continue playing on the famed poker website. However, things have not turned out that way, as Canadian poker players have moved on, playing at other…
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Canada has one of the fastest-growing gambling markets in the world right now. Between provincial lotteries launching online gambling websites and their expansion into international markets, there is a great deal of growth going on in the gaming industry in the country. The Canadian Gaming Association is beginning to see a greater demand for software…
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