Across the border, our neighbours are working very hard to pass online gambling legislation in individual states. As you would expect, Nevada seems to be ahead of the game, becoming one of the first states to issue online gambling licenses. This week, the state has awarded its first online gambling license to IGT, an online…
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Immediately upon the closure of Ontario Place, the grounds were offered up as a location for the new casino that the OLG is planning for build in the Greater Toronto Area. However, it has recently been determined that the former amusement park grounds are not a suitable location for a casino complex on as large…
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When it comes to online gaming for consoles, we seem to have hit a roadblock. While the offerings are expansive, advancements in online gaming have not ventured far beyond competing with friends and strangers online and posting your progress on Facebook. Now, the new Wii U aims to revolutionize the market, offering players from around…
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The debate over whether or not a casino should be built on Toronto’s waterfront has raged on for the past month. While politicians and business owners are on board with the idea, the general public does not seem very pleased with the possibility that a new casino would be built on Ontario Place’s former grounds.…
Read moreThe Spanish government is certainly capitalizing on the upcoming opening of its online gambling market. In addition to the fact that regulating online gaming websites will generate millions of dollars per year in revenue, the government will also be earning money from back taxes, which operators will be required to pay if they want to…
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In November, the 54th ICAA International Conference on Alcohol and Addictions will be held. With hundreds of experts and professionals in attendance, the event will present them with the opportunity to share ideas about various types of addictions, including drugs, alcohol and gambling. According to Peter Vamos, President of the International Council on Alcohol and…
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The Facebook Games market is becoming increasingly popular for online casino operators. Despite offering players free-play games, the platform provides operators with a great deal of ad revenue and exposure. So, it is a worthwhile opportunity to get involved in the market while it is unsaturated by gambling applications. Following in the footsteps of Jackpot…
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In the Maritime provinces, a new program seeks up to update the province’s outdated VLTs. Costing $4 million, the government will foot the bill, rather than asking that citizens provide the funds via tax dollars. Over 6000 VLTs from the Atlantic Lottery Corporation will be updated. Over 250 of them are located in Prince Edward…
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The local media has been abuzz lately with news that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Comission is planning on building a new casino in the Greater Toronto Area. We’ve heard from everyone who wants to build a casino in the area and local politicians, but the media has left out one key group of people:…
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PlayTech’s recent online casino release, Lakshmi’s Gold has recently come under fire amongst the Hindu community. The game has been considered offensive by religious leaders, and they have requested that the game be recalled and that PlayTech issue an apology. This seems to be a first for the gambling community. While it is not rare…
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