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The “Great Canadian Gambler” John Turmel
The name John Turmel may or may not be familiar, depending on your age, or social and political circle. If not, perhaps his multitude of nicknames – “Great Canadian Gambler”, “TajProfessor”, “The Engineer”, or “The Banking System Engineer” – will ring a bell. John Turmel has quite an elaborate history, … Continue reading
Online Gambling was Born in Canada: The Calvin Ayre Story
Every major industry in the world can be linked back to a credited founder. Computers existed for years, but Apple founder Steve Jobs gets the credit for desktop computers. The world wide web was the brainchild of Bill Gates. As for online gambling, its success is most often attributed to … Continue reading
Decades old Gaming Law repealed, Pinball back in Montreal Bars
The flippers are swinging once more in Montreal, where a decades old gaming law was finally repealed to permit pinball machines in local bars. It’s been more than sixty years since pinball got a bad rap, being listed alongside slot machines as illegal devices when operated in public. It all … Continue reading
iCAP Re-Certification proves IGT Online Casino Games are Best in Class
In today’s global internet gambling market, where regulation is rampant and player protection is of the utmost importance, responsibility certification means everything. It guarantees players that the online casino games are safe, fair, and that the development company adheres to explicit industry standards. Today’s online gamblers are a lot more … Continue reading
Deposit with Paypal Casinos in Canada
Paypal is the most trusted name in online payment processing. With nearly two decades as the industry’s majority leader in security and reliability, more and more Canucks are turning to Paypal casinos in Canada to play real money games. Established in December of 1998, Paypal not only pioneered the business … Continue reading
Canada Casino listed among Best Employers by Forbes
In today’s working world, there are three types of people – the happily employed, the unhappily employed, and the unemployed. If you happen to fall into one of those latter categories, maybe it’s time to submit an application to the famous Canada casino, Caesars Windsor. According to a recent in-depth … Continue reading
Canadian Gambling Pros: Mike Watson Poker Tales
Did you ever want to step into the shoes of one of today’s elite professionals, just for a day? What is it like to be so successful, so wealthy, or so dominant in your field? If you enjoy playing poker, perhaps you’d like a more personal view of Canadian pro … Continue reading
The Dissembled Life of Canadian Gambler Brian Molony
There aren’t many Canadian gamblers more famous than Brian Molony, although the majority of you may know him better by the fictitious name, Dan Mahowny. He’s the surreptitious (former) manager of a Big Five bank in Canada who was convicted of embezzling millions from his employers to fund exorbitant trips … Continue reading
Ontario Casino communities share in $26.7m from OLG
There’s long been the debate between local residents as to whether living near a casino is a good thing, or a bad thing. Some say they create jobs and boost the economy. Others argue casinos increase crime and traffic. When it comes time for host communities of Ontario casinos to … Continue reading
Legal Gambling Age in Canada, US States, and Other Countries of the World – 2024 Edition
In modern times, a lot of people tend to disregard the laws relating to legal gambling age. Whether it’s something as small as $1 scratch-off lottery tickets, or as potentially troublesome as using a fake ID to enter a casino, minors often look for ways to place wagers, flouting local … Continue reading
