The OLG has a new Chairman, who is willing to retool the gaming modernization strategy to incorporate an integrated balance of casino expansion, and support for the horseracing industry. The new management approach will especially benefit Ottawa, where the casino debate is polarizing the region once again. Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa appointed Philip Olsson…
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The Rational Group manages the world’s largest online poker domains, and is particularly involved with its two most valuable sites, PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker. The Rational Group has been strictly involved with poker since going live in 2001, but a new business plan will allow the company to offer other online casino games beyond…
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Social gaming developers are entering the real-money gambling market in what is becoming one of the fastest growing segments of the gambling industry. At the same time, online casinos are offering social, play-money games to expand their reach and acquire new, potential real-money betting customers. Servicing both markets is providing new opportunities for companies like…
Read moreOne of the most popular and recognizable casino games is poker, the name itself refers to a “family” of card games. Poker is played in a number of tournaments around the world, within casinos as well as online in various internet poker rooms. Read More
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A lucrative purchase last week illustrated the importance of online gambling guides within the ever-growing internet casino industry. The acquisition merges one of the world’s most established gaming software developers with millions of players in the poker community. Playtech announced it officially purchased the super-affiliate PokerStrategy for approximately $50 million. The purchase was important for…
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The World Series of Poker wraps up its 44th main event today when a champion is crowned at the final table in the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The tournament unsurprisingly was dominated by US players, who won 40 bracelets throughout the duration of the tournament. There were players originating from…
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Software developer eGenesis launched a beta version of the online gambling role-playing game, Dragon’s Tale on July 12. The company says its goal with Dragon’s Tale is to support the growing social gambling environment through a virtual fantasy world of casino betting, available in 3D. Unlike normal online casinos where players bet on slots, poker,…
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Honda Indy Toronto drives into gear down by the waterfront today, which will feature some of the most signature racers in the sport. The event is Canada’s one remaining Indy event, as Indy Edmonton was eliminated from the schedule last season. One driver that most fans will keep a close eye on is James Hinchcliffe,…
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The World Series of Poker main event is underway at the Rio All-Suite Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, which will conclude on July 15. The tournament includes a number of Canadian poker players and celebrities, who in addition to competing for the cash, are representing Canada as a notable contender in the poker world. The…
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Facebook is entering the sportsbetting industry thanks to a new partnership with Irish bookmaker Paddy Power. The new sportsbetting app allows players to bet on horseracing, football matches, and the world’s biggest sporting events using real money to gamble. The app, entitled Paddy Power In-Play!, will initially be exclusive to computer users, while mobile gamers…
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