The Alderney Gaming Control Commission recently washed its hands of Full Tilt Poker. After revoking the company’s license, the AGCC announced that players would have to fend for themselves if they hoped to get their money back from Full Tilt. A similar situation took place with Cereus Poker Network sites like Absolute Poker and Ultimate…
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Although they don’t have the home court advantage, Canadian poker players are performing exceptionally well at this year’s WSOPE tournament. Online player Michael ‘SirWatts’ Watson has won several lucrative events while Daniel Negreanu’s team has taken home the Ceasar’s Cup. The notion that online players crack under the pressure of live poker games is now…
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According to ITBusiness Canada, legalized and provincially-regulated online gambling in Canada could have enormous benefits for the technology job market. As more and more provinces hop on the online casino bandwagon, many new career opportunities open for those interested in gaming and online technology. Since 1995, the gambling market in Canada has tripled in value.…
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Donald Trump is one of the richest men in America. He has earned his fortune in the real estate market, but is now targeting online gambling, seeing the immense value in taking part in the online casino industry as the American government gets closer to legislation. “Like usual, the U.S. is just missing out”, Trump…
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British Columbia is currently one of the top destinations for gambling in Canada. There are several great casinos and gambling venues – and operators see great potential for the city of Vancouver to become a tourist destination for gaming. While idea has previously been entertained by city council, Mayor Gregor Robertson has stated that the…
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Recently, there has been some concern over the allocation of casino revenues among First Nations groups across Canada. A new CBC investigation takes an exclusive look at this situation, exposing the issue. Over the course of the past decade, First Nations casinos have generated upwards of $50 million per year. Initially, the casinos’ gaming agreement…
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Russel Brand fans were disappointed as they waited for him to arrive to Casino Rama to perform his show. The United Kingdom comedian and husband to Katy Perry took to his Twitter account and tweeted to fans "Hey! I'm gonna be late for Casino Rama show unless someone can force Canadian customs officials to let us land in…
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Internet users in Canada and around the world spend a great deal of their online time taking part in social games like Zynga Poker and Farmville. The trend seemed to have been started by the gaming firm Zynga, but over the years many other companies have emerged to steal Zynga’s thunder. Now, Zynga is attempting…
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The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has launched a new jackpot prize to pique player interest during the month of October. For the next four weeks, players have the chance of winning a $100 000/year prize for life. The news of this new scheme has players all over Ontario excited and sales for the weekly…
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Now that the British Columbia Lottery Commission has ventured into the online gambling market, the commission is now ready to work on its land-based offerings. As such, the BCLC is replacing its current Class 3 Management System with new software provided by Bally Technologies. The new software is designed to enhance the player experience at…
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