GigaMedia Limited, one of the leading global providers of online software for gaming and entertainment services, is focusing its attention on the expanding social casino games market. GigaMedia will include social casino games on its affiliated and popular FunTown gaming portal to become a market leader in Asia, one of the largest markets for social…
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Who could have bet that the Stanley Cup Finals would come to an end in such an unexpected way? The Chicago Blackhawks, with 11 Canadian players on the roster including goaltender Corey Crawford and Captain Jonathan Toews, finished the Boston Bruins off in six games with a surprising 3-2 victory on the road in Boston.…
Read moreThe Toronto Blue Jays are at last living up to expectations from the offseason, and early in spring training. The current roster tied a franchise record of 11 wins in a series ending romp of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, which helped place the Blue Jays back in the thick of the American League Eastern…
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The city of Calgary and the surrounding regions are dealing with the worst overland flooding in over a century. Rapid and rising water flooded through some of the most grandiose establishments within the city, including the Elbow River Casino in the southeast quadrant of the city. The casino, which includes a Yuk Yuk’s comedy club…
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The Maple Ridge Community Gaming Centre is the latest brick and mortar investment by the BCLC. In partnership with the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, the BCLC approved 150 slots for the new facility, which is scheduled to open in the fall. But Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin wants approval from the BCLC to install up…
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The NBA Finals concluded last night in what fans and sports bettors describe as an incredible finish to a brilliant series. The Miami Heat, led by playoff MVP LeBron James, completed a comeback for the ages to become back to back NBA Champions. The Heat squared off against the San Antonio Spurs for the final…
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Microgaming, one of the leading software providers in the online gambling industry, continues to introduce new takes on classic casino games. The developer partnered with Playboy earlier this year to release the Playboy Live Dealer, which substitutes Playboy Bunnies as roulette, baccarat, and blackjack dealers inside all Microgaming-powered online casinos. The partnership extended into other…
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Provincial lottery corporations wrap up the Canadian Gaming Summit in Montreal today. The Summit is an interactive, educational forum for all sectors of the Canadian gambling community, but much of the attention at this year’s gathering was devoted to the sportsbetting bill, known as Bill C-290. The sportsbetting bill has been held up in the…
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The 2013 World Series of Poker appears to be a who’s who roster of Canadian poker champions. As of the halfway point of the 2013 summer series, seven WSOP tournaments have been won by Canadian poker players. The victories set a new record in the number of gold bracelets that will come home to Canada.…
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Loto Quebec announced its provincially regulated online casino, EspaceJeux, will access all online and mobile casino games provided by International Gaming Technology. The announcement is part of an online gambling expansion strategy across Canada to provide players with more convenient gambling options. IGT is one of the global leaders of the gaming industry, which uses…
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