Tag Archives: Alberta
GCG Leads Charge in Canada Casino Closures
Kudos to GCG for shutting down all Canadian casinos ahead of mandates. How many of you readers out there would agree that the casino industry is a greedy one? They provide an entertainment service, true, but their service draws customers based on the idea that they can win money. And … Continue reading
Layman’s Guide to Alberta Gambling Laws Online and On Land
Legal Betting FAQ: Land-based and online gambling laws in Alberta, Canada. The province of Alberta is truly an amazing place. Its majestic landscape is beautiful all year round. It is especially famous for its eclectic range of festivals, hosting everything from the Edmonton Fringe Festival (the world’s second largest), to … Continue reading
Alberta seeks a Slice of Online Gambling Pie
Will Alberta be Next Province to join the Canada Online Gambling Market? It’s January—a month that calls for inherent introspect and change. We all do it. Many of us vow to eat healthier, get more exercise, or work towards a better position of employment. Resolutions aren’t just for individuals, though,. … Continue reading
Alberta Lottery Owes $2.4M in Unclaimed Tickets
Alberta unclaimed lottery tickets amount to over $2.4 million in prizes. Did you ever imagine the feeling that would come with the news that you’d won the lottery? Not just a few hundred dollars, or even a few thousand, but a massive prize worth 6- or 7-figures? Most of us … Continue reading
PlayAGS posts Record EGM Sales in Q3-2018
Canadian casinos responsible for 24% of PlayAGS record slot machine sales in Q3-18. Breaking a record is a great accomplishment for anyone. When it’s a business, and the record pertains to maximizing the profit margin, it’s particularly fulfilling for the executive team, and their shareholders. Thus, the flamboyant enthusiasm of … Continue reading
Renewed contract ensures the Best IGT Slots will continue to Thrive in Canada
IGT slot machines will continue to dominate Canadian casino markets through renewed contract with Alberta. International Game Technology (IGT) has worked closely with Canadian casinos and their regulators for many years. The company supplies monitoring services and slot machines to land-based operators, as well as online slots to provincially run … Continue reading
Canada eCheck Laws and iGaming Regulation by Province
This document is intended to be a conclusive explanation and reference to all current gaming and echeck laws related to online gambling within the nation of Canada, updated as of February 2024. Canada has come a long way in terms of legalizing online gambling, at least when compared to US … Continue reading