The city of Toronto was once locked in a divisive casino debate regarding the future of gambling in the region as well as the province of Ontario. But any policy debate has been pushed aside as Toronto is now under the watchful eyes of international communities, due to the ongoing controversy surrounding Toronto Mayor Rob…
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The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is rebranding the Boulevard Casino in Vancouver as the Hard Rock Casino in an effort to attract a younger demographic to the gaming entertainment facility. But a group of rock n roll Vancouverites is taking a stand against the GCGC’s plans, particularly the renaming of the Red Robinson Show Theatre…
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Quality online casinos routinely add new games to their repertoire to offer loyal players new challenges each time they visit the domain. An announcement was made earlier this week that 888 Casino, one of the world’s most well-established online gambling destinations, is adding two new slots games to its already impressive collection of gaming entertainment.…
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Online gamers who play Playtech powered casino games could find themselves forced to find games developed by another provider. Sources close to the gaming software developer confirmed that Playtech will be unavailable in the Finnish and Dutch online gambling markets by the end of 2013. Initial speculation hinted that Playtech may remove itself from the…
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Final tables for important poker tournaments are often played without Canadian participants. However, when Canadians do maneuvre their way to the finals – as was evidenced in the World Series of Poker this season, players from the Great White North know how to take down the pot. The latest example was made evident at PokerStars…
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The iOS mobile gambling network features a new app from an online casino whose slogan is ‘more jackpots, more often.’ Jackpot City debuted its premium app for download at the Apple iStore, which offers players more opportunities to play their favourite casino games – increasing the odds of winning the coveted jackpots. The iOS mobile…
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The city of Vancouver intends to work with casinos and the municipal health department to keep casino gambling lighthearted for players. The city is responding to a report from the provincial health officer, who cited concerns about increased problem gambling across BC. Kerry Jang, one of Vancouver’s most respected city councilors, is leading the movement…
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Leo Butler, who lives in PEI, is $100,000 richer thanks to TAG, the add-on computer lottery game available with the purchase of lottery tickets in the Maritimes. Butler held a winning ticket from the October 30 draw, but went a full week before realizing he had a life-changing prize in his pocket. TAG is a…
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New Jersey granted online gambling licenses to nearly a dozen different gaming providers, including 888 Casino which is the online partner of Bally’s casino in Atlantic City. However, the approval was not unanimous for all licensing applicants, most notably PokerStars which expectedly will not be approved before the online gambling launch date of November 26.…
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Walt Disney Corporation, one of the world’s largest multimedia entertainment corporations operating in the US, Canada, and elsewhere, is at the centre of a gambling debate in Florida. The company is fiercely opposed to casinos in the state, and is joining the anti-casino lobbyists within the debate. But Disney’s ethics are being questioned by its…
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