Category: News

BCLC’s Land-Based Growth to Fall While Online Thrives

According to Tom Williamson of the BCLC, the lottery corporation is due for some in coming years. While the lottery and land-based markets have become stagnant, he believes that the BCLC will benefit most from its new online gambling website, PlayNow.com.  Over the course of the past decade, construction of new casinos and renovations of…

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Should Ontario’s Gambling Be More Competitive?

 Ontario’s gambling market generates millions of dollars in revenue every year, and the OLG is thinking of expanding its operations into the online gambling world.  While the profits generated by the province’s gambling industry seem impressive, some industry insiders believe they could stand to be a bit better if the OLG were more competitive.  Hartley…

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Canadian Poker Pro Signs Endorsement Deal

The Canadian poker market is full of talented individuals who perform well at some of the world’s biggest poker tournaments. However, very few of them have partnered up with large poker operators for sponsorship deals – but an up-and-comer named Gillian Epp is changing things.  Epp is a professional poker player from the Canadian Rockies.…

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Microgaming Releases Diamond Edition Live Dealer Software

Microgaming is a leader in the online gambling world, always creating new and innovative ways for players from around the world to take part in online casino activities. This month, the company has released a new type of live dealer software that is likely to revolutionize the market. Microgaming’s new Diamond Edition Live Dealer games…

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Toronto Casino Plans Called ‘Gaudy’

 A writer for the Globe and Mail has taken it upon himself to address the issue of building a casino in Toronto. With the idea gaining increased support from politicians, the city seems to be losing sight of the downfalls associated with the plan – and Marcus Gee hopes to help everyone get their priorities…

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Amaya Gaming Develops Mobile Gambling Application

Amaya Gaming, one of Canada’s premiere online gambling developers, has announced its plans to enter the mobile gambling market. The company will be creating a new mobile application which will allow smartphone and tablet computer users to play casino games from their devices.    The new games will be available very soon, likely during the…

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Zynga Considers Online Gambling

 The online gambling market is developing at a remarkable rate. As more countries regulate the activity, more players are becoming attracted to the idea of playing casino games online. It has proven to be quite a profitable venture for a wide range of gaming developers, and now one of the biggest players in the game…

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Jonathan Duhamel Wins $2 million at PokerStars Event

 When Jonathan Duhamel came out of nowhere to last year’s World Series of Poker tournament, the poker world thought it was just a fluke. However, the professional Canadian poker player has proven that he is more than a one-hit wonder, making a remarkable performance at the recent PokerStars Caribbean Adventure.  At the recent poker tournament,…

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Laak and Esfandiari to Play Heads Up in Canada

 If you’re a fan of professional poker, then you probably already know about the fun, tight-knit relationship between Phil Laak an Antonio Esfandiari. The two poker pros have a long history of being good friends and competitive rivals. Although they seem to have taken a break from their antics recently, the pair have announced that…

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Ontario Delays Online Gambling Plans

Unfortunately for casino fans in Ontario, the local government has decided to delay its plan to launch an online gambling website in the province. The OLG has announced that it will be extending its submission deadline, giving operators and gaming companies more time to submit applications and proposals for the new online casino.    The…

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