The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is one of the biggest gaming providers in Canada. As such, it has a responsibility to the general public to promote responsible and safe gambling among its players. Along with the OLG’s modernization players, which will expand the market, the corporation has also made plans to expand its responsible gambling efforts.…
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Last month, Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City sued a group of 12 gamblers that won over $1 million due to a baccarat deck being left unshuffled. The casino operator felt that the circumstances under which the win occurred was unfair and believed that a local judge would take its side, requiring the players to…
Read moreIt was ground-breaking when land-based casino games first made their foray into the online world. Now, we’re seeing a similar transition, as online-based social gaming doubles back into the land-based gambling world. Double Down, now owned by IGT, is the first to make this transition, moving into Nevada’s casino market. The new partnership will…
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Earlier this month, it was reported that Michael Phelps was interested in pursuing a career as a professional poker player. Now, it seems as though he is living up to his potential, as a weekend in Vegas earned him $100 000 in poker winnings. Phelps has recently retired from the world of sports and is…
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Zynga is getting serious about its venture into the online gambling market, the company has recently hired an online gambling expert to prove it. Recent reports show that Maytal Ginzburg, former president of 888 Holdings, has joined the Zynga team and will help the company make a successful foray into the online gambling world. …
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Two of the biggest gambling headlines of the year merge as former Full Tilt Poker executives believe that a recent court ruling about poker will protect them when it comes time for sentencing. Reports indicate that Full Tilt lawyers have requested a status conference, giving them the opportunity to discuss the possibility of their sentences…
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Electronic Arts is one of the most popular social gaming developers in the world. Just behind Zynga, the company see the most online gaming users per month. Now, the company is taking yet another cue from Zynga, as it begins looking at its options in the online gambling market. Recent reports have shown that EA…
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Problem gambling is a significant issue in Ontario. Thousands of individuals across the province have found themselves addicted to gambling and, until recently, Ontario lacked an effective approach to keeping them out of casinos. 15 000 self-excluded gamblers found themselves able to continue entering local casinos, despite asking to be banned, resulting in lawsuits…
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The American federal election is heating up, and the debate over which party is best suited to govern the country is a tough one. Recently, the Republican Party released its platform, outlining its goals and promises to the American public. It also highlighted the party’s stance on online gambling, which will not go over well…
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Winning the lottery is a life-changing event for anyone lucky enough to cash in. Most winners dream of buying a new home, quitting their jobs and travelling around the world. However, the most recent winners of the Lotto 6/49 jackpot do not plan on playing by the rules, Ron and Susannah Higgs have announced that…
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