Canada has one of the biggest online poker markets in the world, with millions of players across the country logging into poker rooms every year. The country’s most popular gambling website is PokerStars, having earned a top place after Full Tilt Poker left the market in 2011. Getting wind of this news, the British Columbia…
Read moreGambling addiction is a significant problem among Natives in Canada and the United States; however, there is little research on the topic. A new study by researchers at the University of Buffalo aims to provide some insight, delving into the issue of problem gambling and its link with alcoholism in Native communities. The National Institute…
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Now that Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars are working with the American government to right the wrongs they caused leading up to Black Friday, the two companies are hopeful that they can get a new start. With various states looking into online gambling legislation, now is the ideal time to make efforts to reenter the…
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It sounds like a scene from a movie: a group of friends earn over $1 million playing Baccarat, winning one hand after another, and casino staff can’t figure out how they’re doing it. It’s actually ripped from the headlines, as Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City is suing 14 gamblers for unfairly winning $1.5 million…
Read moreWhile the debate over bringing a new casino to the City of Toronto continues, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is committed to his decision. He has recently met with Las Vegas Sands’ CEO Sheldon Adelson to discuss the details of a potential casino on the waterfront in Toronto. Adelson and Ford met for 45 minutes this…
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A few years ago, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation found itself in some very hot water. Executives were spending company money frivolously while insider wins ran rampant across the province. The drama has been reigned in recently, thanks to some new, stringent restrictions on employees. While the new rules are generally a good…
Read moreLas Vegas Sands is currently under investigation for potentially breaking bribery laws in China – but that has not stopped the company from continuing its plans to build a multi-billion dollar gambling complex in Spain. It is full speed ahead for the project, despite the alleged legal issues, as Spain readies itself for the…
Read moreProblem gamblers have the chance to take part in a class-action lawsuit against the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. Like its British Columbian counterpart, the OLG has failed to keep a number of self-excluded gamblers out of its casinos, causing many to experience losses that they may be able to claim for. Canadian Lawyer…
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Full Tilt Poker owes hundreds of millions of dollars to American poker players. Now that the company has finally found a buyer, that money can be returned to its rightful owners, but the task of doing so is daunting. The American government is hiring new staff to deal with the issue while the Poker Players…
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Michael Phelps has recently retired from Olympic sports, having earned the most medals of any Olympian. He is the most celebrated Olympic athlete with a world-record of 18 gold medals to his name. So, what is next for the world’s best swimmer? Recent reports hint that he may turn to a life of playing professional…
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