A recent report by Global Betting and Gaming Consultants (GBGC) has revealed that $400 billion has been spent on gambling over the course of the past year. It states that casinos and lotteries are the highest earners of 2011, and there is even more room for growth in coming years. According to GBGC, worldwide lotteries…
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The online gaming world is supposed to be a place where gamers can connect and bond over their mutual interests. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case, as a recent report has revealed that nearly 1/3 of online gamers are abused. Online bullying has been a problem for years, and its extension into the…
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In the wake of the recent shutdown of BoDog.com, a Canadian-owned gambling website, by American authorities, concerns have been raised about illegal online gambling in Canada. While our American counterparts are overly concerned with shutting down online casino websites, the Canadian government seems more relaxed – but why is that? A report on Canada.com covers…
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Zynga is the world’s biggest social gaming developer, raking in billions of dollars per year through millions of Facebook users. Now, the company wants to reduce its dependence on the social networking site by launching its own stand-alone platform, separate from Facebook. Zynga Direct will allow individuals to play their favourite Zynga titles without having…
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Doug Ford seems to be grasping at straws when it comes the expansion of Toronto’s subway system. He has suggested that a new lottery take place in order to fund the expansion of the Sheppard subway line; however, the idea has been rejected by local politicians. The OLG has also expressed concern about the…
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This summer, the final installation of Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster Batman series will be released. In preparation for the event, IGT (International Games Technology) has released a new game based on The Dark Knight himself. The game will first be revealed in five casinos across Monte Carlo, marking just how important its release is. With…
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Yesterday, the domain Bodog.com was seized by the American government. Now, the company’s owner, Calvin Ayre, has been indicted on several charges. Despite maintaining a clean legal record thus far, the Canadian gambling entrepreneur was brought up on charges of running an illegal betting operation and money laundering. Count One of the charges accuses…
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All Slots online casino is one of the top online gambling operators in Canada, offering players in the country a wide selection of online slots and other popular online casino games. This month, the online casino operator has launched a new promotion that will require players to take photos in order to win a prize. …
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A new report by the CBC has revealed that casinos in British Columbia often fail to perform background checks on players who are gambling with large sums of money. This is a shocking discovery, as failure to complete background checks allows criminals to launder money through casinos. According to newly released police reports, many casinos…
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Don't you hate it when you're so confident about winning at keno, bingo or the lottery, only to lose? It's only a small investment, but the hope of winning can be incredibly high. So, it's a bit of a blow whenever you discover that you haven't won. Well, the British Columbia Lottery Commission has set…
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