The newly branded Hard Rock Casino in Vancouver debuted on December 20 to rave reviews from gambling enthusiasts and entertainment critics. The casino tapped into the rock n roll heritage in the city, and paid tribute to legendary performers of the past alongside a batch of new casino games. The venue will also set the…
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Atlantic City will have one less casino along the city’s glamorous boardwalk as of January 13 in the new year. A New Jersey judge confirmed the sale of the Atlantic Club Casino to two rival operators in the city for a total of $23.4 million, which will see the venue closed and thousands of employees…
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International headlines over the last two months revolved around Toronto, and in particular Toronto’s scandal-plagued and crack smoking mayor, Rob Ford. With so much controversy swirling around the city’s chief magistrate, the fact that plans for the future of the city were even discussed, let alone put to votes throughout the year is remarkable. One…
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Poker fanatics are wrapping up the year of 2013 by reflecting back on the year’s greatest headlines. Some fans rank the popularity of the World Series of Poker main events, including the Asia-Pacific event that launched for the first time ever in April. But the staying popularity of poker tournaments would not be popular without…
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Christmas Day is a day for all Canadians to celebrate the good fortune in their lives. Many people celebrate with holiday lottery tickets in the hopes that a jackpot will be won in the spirit of the season. Others may even take time to visit their favourite casino, either in the neighbourhood or online from…
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Christmas is only one day, and many Canadian lottery players are counting their lucky stars with winning massive jackpots over the past month. But the spirit of giving is still in swing across the country as Lotto 649 Extra intends to capitalize on a special Christmas incentive to play the game. 649 Extra The draw…
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Online gamblers can find a holiday-themed gaming entertainment experience at the popular InterCasino this season. The casino announced a number of gifts, rewards, and prizes available to players who make a minimum deposit of $50 before December 25. The promotion is called the Winter Wonderland event, and is preparing to award gifts for lucky players. …
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The BCLC launched a public awareness campaign in British Columbia earlier in the month to inform families that giving children lottery tickets or scratchcards as stocking stuffers is not acceptable. A press release from the AGLC confirmed a similar campaign is underway across Alberta. Programs are in place across Canada to prevent underage gambling, which…
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After nearly a month left unclaimed, there is finally a winner for the $50 million Lotto Max jackpot. According to the managers of the national lottery, the winning ticket was sold within Edmonton as well as 19 of the $1 million MaxMillions side winnings up for grabs. Beginning in November and lasting until December 20,…
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Today marks the official grand opening of the newly rebranded Hard Rock Casino and entertainment centre in the Greater Vancouver Area. The doors are scheduled to open at 5pm PST, which marks the official launch of the Hard Rock Casino brand in Canada. The Hard Rock Casino replaces the Coquitlam’s Boulevard Casino after the Great…
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