Lottery providers across Canada have recently been working on new ways to engage players through interactive means. While the British Columbia Lottery Commission and Loto Quebec have decided to launch online gambling websites, Atlantic Lottery Corporation is looking into the option of offering television betting. Recently, the ALC issued a request, looking for information that…
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Recently, there has been a huge buzz about PokerStar’s 70th Billion Hand promotion. Over the course of the past few weeks, the online poker website counted down to the deal of its 70th billion poker hand, awarding prizes for every milestone hand along the way. The prize for those involved in the 70th billion hand…
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Roberto Luongo of the Vancouver Canucks recently started working with PlayNow.com, promoting the online gambling website’s poker offerings. The campaign got off to a successful start, but the general public has criticized his decision to endorse online poker. The campaign encouraged Vancouver gambling fans to log on to PlayNow.com in order to have a chance…
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Everyone has gotten one of those sketchy phone calls at home at one point, where someone tells you you’ve won this amazing trip for two, and it’s to this great destination. Then, the person on the other line tells you that they need your credit card information, and meanwhile they start asking you some personal questions. This is…
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Poker Stars is one of the three online poker websites that was indicted on Black Friday at which Canadians and Americans can still play. However, recent news that some of Poker Stars’ accounts have been frozen may change the current state of affairs. As part of an agreement with the American Department of Justice, Poker…
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The Alderney Gaming Control Commission recently washed its hands of Full Tilt Poker. After revoking the company’s license, the AGCC announced that players would have to fend for themselves if they hoped to get their money back from Full Tilt. A similar situation took place with Cereus Poker Network sites like Absolute Poker and Ultimate…
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Although they don’t have the home court advantage, Canadian poker players are performing exceptionally well at this year’s WSOPE tournament. Online player Michael ‘SirWatts’ Watson has won several lucrative events while Daniel Negreanu’s team has taken home the Ceasar’s Cup. The notion that online players crack under the pressure of live poker games is now…
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According to ITBusiness Canada, legalized and provincially-regulated online gambling in Canada could have enormous benefits for the technology job market. As more and more provinces hop on the online casino bandwagon, many new career opportunities open for those interested in gaming and online technology. Since 1995, the gambling market in Canada has tripled in value.…
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Donald Trump is one of the richest men in America. He has earned his fortune in the real estate market, but is now targeting online gambling, seeing the immense value in taking part in the online casino industry as the American government gets closer to legislation. “Like usual, the U.S. is just missing out”, Trump…
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British Columbia is currently one of the top destinations for gambling in Canada. There are several great casinos and gambling venues – and operators see great potential for the city of Vancouver to become a tourist destination for gaming. While idea has previously been entertained by city council, Mayor Gregor Robertson has stated that the…
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