Tag Archives: Online Poker
The Third Degree: What Matters Most in Online Casinos
Online Casino Qualities in Order of Importance: Stature, Games, Bonuses The internet has been around for more than 25 years now. That statement will have more of an impact and those who grew up in a pre-internet era; a time before computers, mobile devices, and apps gave us infinite access … Continue reading
Ontario Continues Push for Private iGaming Market
New Ontario online casinos could enter regulated market in 2021-22. The Canadian government has viewed online gambling with skepticism for more than two decades. It has allowed its provinces to their own operate iGaming markets, but with some strict guidelines to follow. Each province that wants to participate must develop … Continue reading
Microgaming Casinos Host Hold’em Poker LSNGs
Comparing Microgaming’s new Holdem Poker and Holdem Poker 2. Many of the world’s biggest iGaming brands will host multi-channel gambling platforms; an online casino, online poker room, online sportsbook, maybe a lottery site or virtual bingo hall. Just like the real world, casinos and poker rooms go hand in hand. … Continue reading
Looking Ahead at Canada’s iGaming Market
Canada online gambling market trends in 2021 and beyond. The gambling industry, both on land and online, has been big business for decades. As we look upon the current state of affairs, and ahead into the future, there are a number of notable trends in the Canadian iGaming market. Some … Continue reading
MPN Out, Progressive SnG Hold’Em Poker In
Microgaming scraps MPN for progressive Hold’Em Poker SNG games. Over the summer, Microgaming announced the regretful dissolution of its MPN online poker network. MPN (formerly Microgaming Poker Network) was a popular network that had been performing well, attracting countless poker players for much of its 16 years. Now, the revelation … Continue reading
Online Poker Renaissance or Temporary Resurgence?
A second online poker boom is in swing, but how long can it last? Online poker has been one of the most versatile iGaming verticals since the turn of the millennium. What started in 1998 as a unique pastime for the courageous few, turned into an overnight phenomenon in 2003 … Continue reading
Canada Lawmakers Fail to Address iGaming Laws
Canada online gambling laws remain stagnant approaching fall 2020. Here we are, midway through summer – fall fast approaching – and there’s been change in the current status of Canada’s iGaming laws. Online casino style games remain legal by default, legitimate sports betting is restricted to multi-picks within Canada, and … Continue reading
Playground Poker Club Announces Online Launch
Playground Poker Online: Canada’s best poker room teams with PartyPoker to launch online cash games. For the last decade, poker fans all across the country, and beyond, have looked to the Playground Poker Club as the top poker destination in all of Canada. Located in Kahnawake, Quebec, just outside of … Continue reading
Pandemic Not a Boon for Online Gambling
Online gambling web traffic down 3% in March, 2020. In a world gone indoors, the internet has become the outdoor playground of a global population. People are accessing certain types of websites more than ever before. On the opposing end of that spectrum, some formerly popular digital industries are performing … Continue reading
2020 Guide to Legal Gambling in Nova Scotia
Legal Betting FAQ: Terrestrial and online gambling laws Nova Scotia (2020). Nova Scotia is what you might call the pinky toe of Canada; a relatively tiny island off the eastern coast, but one that plays a very important role in balancing the nation’s economy. It is the world’s largest supplier … Continue reading