There has been a public outcry at the news that the OLG is planning on building a new casino on the former grounds of Ontario Place. Several citizens have requested that the government hold a referendum to decide on the issue; however, Ontario politicians have just announced that they will not fund a vote over…
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In Saskatchewan, gaming profits are up by an impressive 19% thanks to a great performance by casinos in Regina and Moose Jaw. In 2011, gaming profits in the province soared above $50 million, a significant jump from its profits of $43 million in 2010. The net income is divided nearly in half, presenting on of…
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When it comes to online gambling, the British Columbia Lottery Commission is the most experienced player in the Canadian market. It was the first lottery commission to launch an online gambling website, so other provinces look to the BCLC for guidance in the market. Now, Manitoba’s lottery commission has decided to seek advice from the…
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With recent reports of a man scamming the online gambling industry for over $100 000 in online casino bonuses, the issue of online gaming crime has risen to the spotlight. Is crime rampant in the online gambling market, and is there anything that can be done to ensure that the industry stays safe for consumers?…
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We’re sure the BCLC had no idea it was starting a momentous trend when it launched PlayNow.com, the first Canadian government-regulated online gambling website. Now, every province across Canada is in the process of considering or building its own online casino and poker room. Manitoba is the latest province to announce its plans…
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While the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is very gung-ho about the idea of opening a new casino within the GTA, but not all areas of the government are thrilled with the idea. OPSEU (Ontario Public Service Employees Union) has demanded that Dalton McGuinty confirm or deny rumours that the new casino will be built…
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The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto has launched a new set of online tools to help gambling addicts and their families. It is aimed at helping individuals who would not normally seek help, allowing them to do so anonymously in the online world. CAMH estimates that the new online application will help…
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The British Columbia Lottery Corporation has paid its biggest online jackpots ever. A lucky player named Matthew Arseneau hit a jackpot worth over $830 000, marking a milestone for PlayNow.com. Arseneau had heard on the radio about a promotion on PlayNow.com, which promised a trip to Mexico as the top prize. He promptly logged on…
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The OLG’s proposal for a new casino in the Greater Toronto Area has garnered a great deal of criticism from a wide range of sources. Several casino operators across the province have spoken out, but the larger brands have decided to stay out of it – until now. Operators of Ontario’s Casino Rama have expressed…
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You would think that land-based casinos would be more likely to encourage addictive behaviour, like indulging in alcohol, but a new study proves that this isn’t the case. Researchers at Concordia University have found that online gamblers are more likely to become addicted to alcohol and drugs than those who gamble in land-based casinos. "There…
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