National lotteries in Canada retain large groups of loyal players who buy tickets every week attempting to win the main jackpot prize. But a new study by the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation, which oversees lottery and gambling organizations across Canada, finds Canadians in their 20s and early 30s are not interested in playing traditional lottery tickets.…
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. What began with winning the inaugural WSOP Asia Pacific raised the stakes with cash payouts, WSOP gold bracelets, and honours among the top of poker ranking leaderboards in a triumphant season. Many poker analysts consider Negreanu’s 2013 season one of the best of any elite poker player, and symbolized the rising number of Canadian…
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The board of directors overseeing operations at the OLG saw two new members appointed to the group. The two new board members are from the Ottawa region, fitting additions as the national capital is one of only a few locations expected to construct a new casino under the OLG’s gambling modernization strategy. The new members…
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The $50 million Lotto Max jackpot was finally won in the weekly draw held on March 14 after a month of no matching ticket numbers. But a week after the prize was confirmed to be won the winner has yet to come forward to claim the life changing prize. The March 14 draw saw 18…
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Century Casinos Inc is a gaming entertainment firm headquartered in Colorado, with gaming centres in operation all across the world. The company is continuing to expand into new and developing markets, including various operations across Canada. A spokesperson for Century Casinos confirmed that construction is underway for a racetrack and casino in the Greater Calgary…
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Full Tilt Poker began its highly anticipated ‘Flipout Tournaments’ yesterday at designated tables within the online poker room. The tournaments are part of a broader Flipout Festival, which is a four day event beginning on March 21 and concluding on March 24. The Flipout tournaments are a fast paced way to play a game of…
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A shocking case out of Winnipeg is finally over for one man, and the city’s two casinos. Doug Porisky will spend the next 3 months in prison, and another 18 months on probation while under supervision from a probationary officer. Porisky, now 51, was arrested in early 2012 following two attempts at arson inside Winnipeg’s…
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Mike “Timex” McDonald continues to show the world why he is becoming one of the poker stars of the next generation. The 24 year old Canadian is currently the player of the year on the Global Poker Index, and is in strong contention to retain that position. McDonald has earned over $4 million in live…
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When Ottawa agreed to the OLG’s proposal for a casino in the city, the bidding process began taking bets on a location and manager of the facility. The process put numerous options on the table, including interest from the Ottawa Senators organization to build a casino near the Canadian Tire Centre arena on the southern…
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The Toronto municipal election is heating up, with perceived frontrunner Olivia Chow officially entering the race to replace disgruntled incumbent Rob Ford. The candidates are discussing a variety of issues around the city in the hopes of standing out amongst voters to win the coveted mayor’s seat. But one issue that may make its way…
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