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B.C. Court Approves Acquisition of Great Canadian Gaming Casino Giant
B.C. Supreme Court approves acquisition of Great Canadian Gaming casino giant. For more than a month, a group funding affiliate of the investment firm Apollo Global Management has been eyeing up the largest casino gaming, entertainment and hospitality company in all of Canada. On New Years Eve, the firm got … 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
Single-Event Betting in Canada, According to the Experts
Find out what the experts are saying about Canada sports betting Bill C-13. Canada’s political figureheads have been trying to pass a single-event betting law for years now. Legislation was tabled in 2012, 2016, 2018, and again in February of 2020. For whatever reason, each of these bills suffered an … Continue reading
When Not to Make a Banker Bet in Baccarat
The Baccarat Banker Bet: The best and worst times to bet on the banker. Every gambling guide includes a list of the lowest house edge games found in every casino. Blackjack and video poker get the best ratings, but they also require deep study, forethought and memorization. Players looking for … Continue reading
MGA + KSA = Stronger Legal Online Gambling Framework
Malta & Netherlands team up to thwart illegal online gambling via MoU. It’s not so easy to dip your toes into any industrial market that’s already saturated, but having an experienced mentor can make it a lot easier. That’s exactly what the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has agreed to be … 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
Why does Canada’s Interest in iGaming Keep Growing?
Explicating the historical growth of the Canadian online casino market. Internet gambling is a multi-billion dollar business – one of the most lucrative eCommerce industries in the world. The most successful campaigns exist in regulated markets, where laws protect players and competition between operators is encouraged, but there aren’t too … Continue reading
CA Lotteries get Creative to Entertain Bettors
Canada’s lotteries keeping players interested with alternative sports bets and greater incentives. All over the world, businesses are suffering. Many have shut down, while others are forced to accept the minimal revenue they’re still pulling in. Canadian lottery corporations are operating at a mere fraction of their previous capacity. All … 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
OPSEU Speaks Out Against Ontario Casino Layoffs
Ontario casino workers union president outraged by OLG layoffs. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) has been awfully busy in the last few years, diligently working to sustain worthy pay rates and health benefits for the thousands of casino workers in the province. It hasn’t been easy – not … Continue reading
