The core of the OLG’s gaming modernization strategy was to develop new privatized casinos in major urban centres across Ontario. The ‘jewel in the crown’ of this strategy was the downtown Toronto casino proposal, which if approved would have developed a gaming entertainment centre near the city’s waterfront. Those plans fell apart when Toronto city…
Read more
Lotto Max is one of the most popular lotteries in Canadian gambling, with thousands of fans lining up every week to try their luck at the game. The latest draw made millionaires out of 6 lucky players, but the $50 million jackpot prize remains unclaimed. As a result, the lottery says the December 20 draw…
Read more
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Entertainment validated a number of online gambling license applications for gaming operators partnered with Atlantic City casinos. But a statement released from the DGE this week confirmed that PokerStars will not receive its license for a minimum of two years. New Jersey officially went live with online gambling at…
Read more
The World Poker Tour wrapped up its Canadian main event at the Playground Poker Club in Montreal earlier this month. The feedback from the Canadian event was overwhelmingly positive, and the WPT confirmed that a new event will be held in 2014 at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls. Over the last two seasons of the…
Read more
The Canadian government may be required to clarify online gambling laws in the country, or risk alienating more providers associated with online gaming entertainment. Affiliates of Titan Casino, whose software is powered by online casino games developer Playtech, confirmed in November they will withdraw from the Canadian market by December 22. However, a statement from…
Read more
The BCLC is making its annual pledge against lottery and scratchcard stocking stuffers for children under the age of 19 this holiday season. The organization says that while the cards are fun for the family, they are still a form of gambling, and should be treated as an “adult form of entertainment.” The message against…
Read more
The holidays inspire web domains to redesign their sites with festive colours, characters, sounds, and animations to instill the spirit of the season in loyal users. This practice occurs with online casinos and gambling domains as well. One of the biggest online casinos embracing the holiday spirit is Gaming Club Casino. The casino improved the…
Read more
Earlier this week, it was announced that Kathryn Jones of Hamilton Ontario was the rightful winner of the $50 million Lotto Max jackpot drawn over a year ago on November 30 2012. The announcement shocked many people as it was assumed the prize would be forfeited after Jones failed to claim the jackpot prior to…
Read more
The owners of Century Casinos and the United Horsemen of Alberta confirmed they will partner on a new gaming entertainment venue located near the city of Calgary. The new destination, with a tentative title of the Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, is scheduled to begin construction as soon as the ground defrosts from the winter.…
Read more
The World Poker Tour will wrap up in Montreal on Friday December 6 following the conclusion of the main event, as well as a number of side pots. The WPT main event will conclude today as the final six players compete for the title of WPT Montreal champion. The player with an overwhelmingly chip lead…
Read more