As far as celebrity poker players go, Roberto Luongo fared well in this year’s WSOP Main Event. Sponsored by the BCLC’s PlayNow.com, Luongo’s $10 000 was covered by the online gambling site – and he certainly did them proud. While finishing in 642nd place does not sound impressive, he beat out over 6000 of his…
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Amazon.com is one of the world’s premier destinations for entertainment in the online world. You can purchase just about any book, movie or video game from the website. So, it would seem only natural for the company to venture into the online gaming market – and that is exactly what it has done. The new…
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Earlier this week, it was announced that Raymond Bitar was unlikely to be released from jail, but those predictions have been proven false. After his bail was increased from $250 000 to $2.5 million (with $1 million required to be paid in cash), it did not seem as though Bitar would be walking the streets…
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An issue that is becoming increasingly prevalent in Canadian society is that of underage gambling. Young people under the age of 18 are now getting involved in an activity that is reserved for adults, and a new program from the McGill Centre seeks to discourage them from doing so. In conjunction with the American National…
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PlayNow.com is working hard to become an all-inclusive online gambling destination for players in British Columbia. With online casino games and online poker, the website caters to the needs of most players. Now, PlayNow.com has everything that sports fans could ever want with its new in-game live betting platform. The new live betting platform from…
Read moreThe British Columbia Lottery Corporation has paid for the World Series of Poker entry for Vancouver Canucks’ Robert Luongo. The company has recently coined a sponsorship deal with the famed hockey player, and this will be their first major venture together. Luongo will be playing in the main event of this year’s World Series of…
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Things do not seem to be looking very good former Full Tilt Poker CEO Raymond Bitar. After being granted bail last week, it has been revealed that he will be required to stay in jail as he fails to meet his bond requirements. The situation has been quite complex, as Bitar has spent at least…
Read moreThe biggest ever Lotto Max jackpot will be offered in the BCLC weekly lottery draw tonight. $100 million is up for grabs tonight, and several lucky players will be cashing in. It is a record-breaking occasion, and players across the province are excited for the event. Since the Lotto Max jackpot is capped at $50…
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It has been over a year since we have heard about the potential for American players to receive refunds from Full Tilt Poker after the site was shut down during Black Friday. Over $350 million is owed to players, and the company has had a world of trouble paying it back. Now, Raymond Bitar, who…
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PokerStars has one of the widest-reaching poker tours in the world. The company sponsors dozens of tours across North American, Australasia and Europe. Now, PokerStars is adding another location to its internationally-renowned tournament schedule, announcing that it will be the new sponsor of the Brazilian Series of Poker. The first ever PokerStars-sponsored Brazilian Series of…
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