The time is now – Zynga has finally decided to launch a real-money online poker application. After months of speculation, the popular social gaming company is ready to take the leap – and several well-known gaming operators are jumping at the chance to assist. According to Venture Beat, Zynga has opened up the bidding process.…
Read moreMost provinces across Canada are working on offering their own online gambling websites, and Prince Edward Island has finally picked up on the trend. After showing its support for the Atlantic Lottery Corporation’s online gambling venture, the local government is beginning to consider new and interesting outlets for the activity. One of its latest projects…
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The last instalment of the Dark Knight series has hit theatres this weekend, filling movie theatre seats with comic book fans and movie buffs. To celebrate the launch of the film, Microgaming has released an online slots game based on the series – and it has seen a great deal of success recently. Critics and…
Read moreRecent reports have shown that Nevada is working hard to develop its online gambling market. Granting preliminary approval to a wide range of companies has put Nevada far ahead of other states interested in passing online gambling legislation. However, many politicians hope to see online gambling legislation passed on a federal level rather than having…
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For the past few months, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has been shopping around the idea of building a new casino in the GTA. A number of municipalities have stepped forward express their interest in hosting the new casino – but Hamilton-Burlington is not one of them. While Burlington Mayor Rick Goldring has stated…
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You’d think the online gaming community would be past prejudiced and sexual harassment. The cloak of anonymity that the internet provides should put everyone on an even playing-field – but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Recent reports have shown that female online gamers are being abused by their male counterparts, and women are…
Read moreA recent report by the CBC has uncovered that the number of big lottery jackpots cashed in by individuals affiliated with Atlantic Lottery Corporation has increased. This news has alerted officials, as it may mean that some fraud is taking place in the local lottery market. Over the course of 2011, 64 lottery wins over…
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Social gaming is the new big trend in the gaming universe. It allows players to access a wide range of games using their Facebook accounts, so they can compete with friends and share their progress on their profile. It is an exciting movement for the gaming market, but some are concerned that children will be…
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Over a year ago, PokerStars was one of three websites indicted on Black Friday. Along with Full Tilt and Absolute Poker, PokerStars was charged with running an illegal online gambling operation, which forced the company out of the American gaming market. Now, PokerStars has filed a claim, hoping that the American Department of Justice will…
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Last year, when the American Department of Justice announced that running online gambling websites is not technically illegal, federal lawmakers jumped at the chance to pass online poker legislation. While plenty of states have attempted to launch their own online gambling websites (and a few have been successful), federal lawmakers are still committed to legalizing…
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