Statistics Canada has published a new report indicating trends in the Canadian gambling industry. The report was compiled using data from the Labour Force Survey and the Survey of National Spending, among other reports focused on gambling. It reveals some insight into current trends that are taking place and an indication of where the industry is…
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It seems that our neighbours to the South might be getting even close to online gambling legislation. Two hours of public input was taken by the Nevada Gaming Control Board over new proposed regulations in regards to internet poker. Specifically, the proposed regulations would cover all matters of regulations for companies that are interested and looking to set up…
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The non-profit organization, Know the Score (Kts2) has announced recently that they will be going on tour across Canada. They will visit over forty campuses this year, and spread their message about gambling responsibly. Know the Score (Kts2) is a non-profit of The Canadian Responsible Gambling Council. Kts2 will have representatives visiting Canadian universities to educate students that gamble,…
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The online poker world was turned upside down last April, when three of the world's biggest online poker sites were shutdown. While Absolute Poker and Poker Stars have resumed operations (aside from in the United States), Full Tilt Poker is still struggling to recover. The company recently lost its online gambling license and is having…
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Canada's Poker Scene has really been blowing up lately. Several operators have launched poker tournament here, which have been met with an impressive response from Canadian players. Now, internationally-acclaimed poker brand, 888, has decided to launch poker products in Canada - the first of which is a new, live poker tournament. 888 will bring its…
Read moreIn one of its first major promotions, PlayNow.com is giving British Columbia poker players the chance to face a Canadian hockey star at online poker. Roberto Luongo, of the Vancouver Canucks, will go head-to-head against players across the province via the BCLC's new online gambling website. Luongo is well-known for being an avid poker player.…
Read moreThe First Nation chiefs are angry with the board of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) after taking a closer look at financial documents that have shown unnecessary extravagant spending. Even though millions are earned every year through gambling, the expenses are unjustifiable. Documents detailing where thousands of dollars have been spent by the SIGA board have been viewed…
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Government-regulated gambling in Canada has seen a difficult time lately. The British Columbia Lottery Commission (BCLC) has experienced a great deal of difficulty in launching its own online gambling website, but things have started to look up. After finally seeing some success in the online market, the BCLC has decided to venture into the mobile…
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It has been a long time since we have heard anything good about the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission. For the past couple of years, the organization has bee rife with scandal, as OLG employees and vendors were exposed for taking advantage of the lottery system. Now, the OLG is finally a part of some…
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Holidays are always a fun time at online casinos, as they provide developers with a chance to flex their creative muscles by designing online slots games with a twist. Microgaming is one of the best designers when it comes to its aspect, as the company always has something new up its sleeve when holidays come…
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