The popularity of online poker is slowly transitioning into mobile poker, which gaming analysts describe as the next logical step in the growth of digital poker gaming. PartyPoker, one of the founders of large collaborative online poker rooms, predicts the volume of mobile poker bets could rise to as much as 30 percent of all…
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In March 2012, former Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan announced that the lucrative OLG slots at racetrack revenue sharing program would come to an end one year later. The program was indeed cancelled at the end of March 2013, which left most Ontario racetracks scrambling to develop a business plan for the future. But new…
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The Canadian lottery is dominated by two progressive jackpots – Lotto 649, and Lotto Max. Citizens who count themselves as recurring lottery players and occasional players alike are willing to put money in on an opportunity for a life-changing jackpot. Over the last few weeks, Lotto Max reached its maximum $50 million jackpot. As a…
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The World Series of Poker declared 2013 as the ‘Year of Canada’ due to the unprecedented success of Canadian poker players in high-stakes tournaments around the world. The most accomplished Canadian player by far is Daniel Negreanu, who once again proved his excellence at the WSOP Europe. Negreanu faced off against 80 elite poker players…
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It’s no trick; online gamers in Delaware will be treated to regulated gambling domains within the state beginning on Halloween. The state, nicknamed ‘The First State’ will live up to its moniker as the first state to mandate a full suite of online casino games to US-based players. Online gambling reform in the US has…
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The Toronto casino debate earlier this year was an issue that divided Canada’s largest city into two equally boisterous groups. While the motion was eventually struck down in an overwhelming 40 – 4 vote at Toronto city hall, one city councilor is determined to reignite the debate. Councilor Doug Ford, brother of embattled Mayor Rob…
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is home to a number of popular casino table games such as blackjack, roulette, and baccarat. But the highly regarded gambling domain is expanding its brand, and is becoming associated with other popular table games. 888 recently filled the sponsorship void left at the UK Snooker Shoot-out, a signature event worth approximately £130,000 ($218,000). Past…
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On October 22, 2003 the Saskatoon city council voted down a proposal to develop a First Nations-run casino in the city. The campaign on the motion was very divisive for the community, and resulted in what many city councilors described as racist opposition to the casino proposal. Ten years later, the central players in the…
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Halloween is just around the corner, and a spooky promotion is underway at 888 Casino to help players get into the spirit of the season. The promotion is catered to fans of online blackjack who can choose to go head to head with live dealers. But the dealers aren’t in regular casino uniforms – they…
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Hollywood Poker is one of the largest and most entertaining social gaming sites on the web. Online poker fans appreciate opportunities to meet and play with celebrities in a fun and exciting environment. Hollywood Poker is notable for hosting poker tournaments for poker fans across Canada, the US, and the entire world up against some…
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