Gamers in Manitoba have a new casino to look forward to. The casino will be called the Spirit Sands Casino located near Carberry, about 50 km east of Brandon. Money made from the casino will be used to support First Nations communities throughout the province, with plans in place to distribute money evenly among Manitoba’s…
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The arguments against a proposed casino in Hamilton are likely to get a little louder. The OPP say they have charged three people with promoting illegal gambling in the city as a result of a thorough investigation. A court date for December 5 will see three people from Hamilton, Stoney Creek, and Waterloo, face their…
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Lottery players have many reasons to be excited this weekend. The OLG Lotto Max jackpot is an incredible $50 million, along with 50 $1 million prizes available when the draw takes place after 9pm EST tonight. Lotto 6/49 also provides gamers a chance at a $24 million jackpot that will be drawn tomorrow night, and…
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Hamilton is expecting another visit from the OLG next week. OLG President and CEO Rod Phillips, has been asked to speak at the gaming facility proposal sub-committee on November 9, to answer any questions councilors have about the new casino proposals. The sub-committee is chaired by Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina, who is determined to ensure…
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Slot fans can look forward to November as Microgaming is preparing to launch three exhilarating video slot games to the online gaming community. The new games Break Away, Octopays, and Western Frontier are the latest in a growing list of online slot games accessible at online casinos powered by Microgaming’s software. The Break Away video…
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World Series of Poker champion Phil Ivey wants to improve social media poker. The poker champion spoke with ESPN about his new website, where the slogan is “it’s more fun when you win.” “I think a lot of people really don’t know how to play poker, and I think this is going to be an…
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The next step in securing a casino in Toronto has been taken. A report commissioned by City of Toronto staff was released today, touting many of the economic benefits that will result from hosting a casino. Councilors in favour of the casino have said economic benefits are crucial for their support in a vote expected…
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Currently in debate in Ottawa is a bill that would legalize single game sportsbetting for Canadians and tourists. For big games like the Stanley Cup Final, the Superbowl, the Grey Cup, and the World Series; this is a great way to build on the excitement already surrounding those games. Gamers have legally been able to…
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It seems no matter the situation you have to give Bond the odds. The latest entry in the James Bond film series hit theatres in the UK this week before beginning its debuts around the world; Canadians can expect to see the movie on November 9. But what makes this debut so noteworthy is that…
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Two poker players are learning the hard way to watch where they bet their money. Paul Sexton a former pro player from the Full Tilt Poker room and Steve Diano, a regular player at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) tour are facing charges of involvement in an illegal sportsbetting ring. If found guilty the…
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