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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Nevada gamers are adjusting to legalized online poker, which was legalized across the state at the end of 2012. One year later, legalized online gambling, including poker and other casino games is expected to go live in New Jersey by the end of this month. The New Jersey system is raising many questions in Nevada…
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Wheel of Fortune, the popular evening entertainment show, shares many similarities with lotteries. After all, one spin of the game wheel could be life-changing the same way one lottery ticket could be the key to a jackpot prize. OLG Wheel of Fortune Lotto The OLG CA seemingly recognized this comparison and created a new daily…
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After a long season with successful breakthroughs for Canadian poker players, the Year of Canada at last came to an end. Marc-Etienne McLaughlin, the Canadian finalist who qualified for the WSOP November Nine, was eliminated from the Rio All-Suite Casino’s final table yesterday. If McLaughlin had endured to the final hand, he would have become…
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Two lottery winners in Western Canada are $25 million richer following the Lotto Max draw on November 1. But lottery regulators are also reminding players from nearly one year ago to cash in their winning tickets before the deadline expires, and their prizes are forfeited. According to the BCLC, one of the winning tickets from…
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After months of waiting, the nine poker players who qualified for the WSOP main event final table are returning to the Las Vegas strip for the final round. The main event will once again be held at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, where one Canadian player will face off against eight others for the…
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Betsson, an online gambling firm operating primarily in Sweden, is transitioning into the mobile gambling market. The company announced the launch of its brand new mobile casino and sportsbook app for iPhone and iPad gamers, which will be followed up shortly by an Android gaming app. Betsson first developed a mobile gaming network earlier this…
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When Parliament shut down for the summer and was later prorogued in September, many supporters of sportsbetting reform in Canada expected the potential for reform to end as well. However, a new update from government insiders suggests the single-bet sportsbetting bill is still alive in the Senate. The sportsbetting bill, known as Bill C-290, was…
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Online and mobile casinos grew by leaps and bounds over the last several years as gamers appreciated a more convenient option for gambling. Advertisements for the casinos are found on many domains throughout the web, but there have been very few TV advertisements – particularly for mobile casinos. However, there are expected to be a…
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The owners of the Boulevard Casino in Coquitlam BC are rebranding the entertainment centre as the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The venue is due to reopen on December 20, and will headline performances from two Canadian artists to launch the casino and close 2013. The grand opening on December 20 will feature Hedley, a…
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