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Playtech Officially Purchases Online Poker Guide PokerStrategy

News July 16, 2013 by

A lucrative purchase last week illustrated the importance of online gambling guides within the ever-growing internet casino industry.  The acquisition merges one of the world’s most established gaming software developers with millions of players in the poker community. Playtech announced it officially purchased the super-affiliate PokerStrategy for approximately $50 million.  The purchase was important for…

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WSOP Labels 44th Annual Tournament As ‘Year Of Canada’

News July 15, 2013 by

The World Series of Poker wraps up its 44th main event today when a champion is crowned at the final table in the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.  The tournament unsurprisingly was dominated by US players, who won 40 bracelets throughout the duration of the tournament. There were players originating from…

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Dragon’s Tale Merges Online Gambling And Role Playing Games

News July 14, 2013 by

Software developer eGenesis launched a beta version of the online gambling role-playing game, Dragon’s Tale on July 12.  The company says its goal with Dragon’s Tale is to support the growing social gambling environment through a virtual fantasy world of casino betting, available in 3D. Unlike normal online casinos where players bet on slots, poker,…

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James Hinchcliffe Enters Indy Toronto As Canadian Favourite

News July 13, 2013 by

Honda Indy Toronto drives into gear down by the waterfront today, which will feature some of the most signature racers in the sport.  The event is Canada’s one remaining Indy event, as Indy Edmonton was eliminated from the schedule last season. One driver that most fans will keep a close eye on is James Hinchcliffe,…

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Paddy Power Teams With Facebook To Launch Social Sportsbetting App

News July 11, 2013 by

Facebook is entering the sportsbetting industry thanks to a new partnership with Irish bookmaker Paddy Power.  The new sportsbetting app allows players to bet on horseracing, football matches, and the world’s biggest sporting events using real money to gamble. The app, entitled Paddy Power In-Play!, will initially be exclusive to computer users, while mobile gamers…

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Midnight Aria Speed Horse Takes The Queen’s Plate At Woodbine

News July 9, 2013 by

The 154th Queen’s Plate, Canada’s most prestigious horseracing event was held on Sunday at the Woodbine Racetrack, northwest of Toronto.  The track was soaked by rainfall late in the afternoon, but the dreary weather didn’t stop the lone speed horse in the race, Midnight Aria, who crossed the finish line at 2:04:72 to win the…

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Lotto Max Grand Prize Won In Ontario

News July 7, 2013 by

Lotto Max good fortune lit up in Ontario this weekend after the results of the $50 million lottery draw were revealed Friday night.  Since a winning ticket was sold for the big draw, next week’s jackpot is expected to be approximately $10 million as the pot rebuilds once again. Unlike recent jackpot draws where there…

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