Cryptologic has had a tough time this year, struggling with finances and having trouble staying on its feet. The company seems to be in need of a lot of help, and a Canadian gaming company might be able to be of assistance. Amaya Gaming, one of Canada’s top gaming developers, has offered Cryptologic an impressive…
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Yet another interesting development has been made in Full Tilt Poker’s online gaming saga. After news broke that Groupe Bernard Tapie was in the processing for applying for a Spanish online gambling license, GBT announced that Full Tilt Poker shareholders would have to hand over their assets to the American Department of Justice. According to…
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During the holiday season, it has become popular to give scratch cards to friends and family as presents. However, McGill University has presented some concerns about this practice, as it may encourage irresponsible gambling – and gaming commissions across the country have decided to support the issue. Often, parents give their children lottery scratch cards…
Read moreSince PlayNow.com was launched earlier this year, the website has developed quickly. Originally starting out with only online casino games, the British Columbia Lottery Commission website eventually branched out into online poker, which has also seen a great deal of success. Now, PlayNow.com will be offering online sportsbetting to residents of British Columbia. The BCLC…
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Earlier this week, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation officially announced that it would be pursuing its plans to launch its own online casino. While most industry professionals were pleased with the news, some politicians were not. The OLG’s plan has been criticized for being a bit too short-sighted. Tim Hudak of the Conservative Party…
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We all figured it was over for Full Tilt Poker when the Alderney Gaming Control Commission took the company’s online gambling license away. Now, Full Tilt has been acquired by a company willing to get it back on its feet, and things are looking up. The AGCC has even decided to review its decision to…
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The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has announced that it is looking for technical help in launching its new online gambling website. Until now, the idea of the OLG launching an online casino was just a rumour, but the local lottery commission is showing signs of commitment, issuing a call for applications from professionals in…
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A recent report by the Vancouver Sun revealed that just a small portion of online gambling in Canada is done so legally. The report claims that Canadians spend only $450 million on legal gambling in an industry that is worth over $10 billion. The country’s restrictions on sportsbetting and its lack of government-regulated services contribute…
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It has recently been announced that the Atlantic Lottery Corporation is planning on adding 75 new video lottery terminals (VLTs) to locations across New Brunswick. While the additional machines will help to increase government revenue, the idea has caused concern among the community, which believes that adding more gambling opportunities could be detrimental. According to…
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Last week, it was announced that Facebook may be considering entering the online gambling market by launching its own applications that would allow users to place real-money wagers. The news spread like wildfire, and many operators were pleased with the announcement. However, some groups were not so impressed, and Facebook has also received its share…
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