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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
Slot Machines: If You Can’t Beat them, Sue Them
There’s a very interesting case moving through the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador this week. A judge has certified the class action lawsuit of two men who are suing the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) for ‘deceptive and illegal‘ practices regarding video lottery terminals (VLTs), aka slots machines. On the … Continue reading
Truth in Banking: eCheck Casino Deposits for Canadians 2025
I’ve spent more than a decade gambling for real money at Canadian online casinos. In all that time, I’ve learned a thing or two about how to (and how not to) deposit and withdraw my funds. Some methods are faster than others. Some are more secure. A few can be … Continue reading
Canada’s Most Honest & Trusted Online Casinos
Gambling is an activity that is both enjoyable and fraught with danger to the unwary player. In fact, the danger is, in itself, part of the fun. With money involved, the game becomes meaningful and a boon to adrenaline junkies of all stripes. But the dangers involved, especially the possibility … Continue reading
Slot Machine Cost
Manufacturers such as International Game Technology (IGT) and WMS Industries (owned by Scientific Gaming, one of 2017’s fastest growing developers) have perfected the art and science of producing slot machines. They offer tremendous variety, not only in game themes but also in equipment shapes and sizes, from recessed bar-top units to … Continue reading
Slot Machine Manufacturers Worldwide
The very first “coin-in-the-slot” wheel mechanism was built in the late 19th century, and nobody could have predicted what a huge industry would evolve over the next hundred years. Today, slot manufacturers have facilities on every populated continent, churning out new games almost daily. Following is an overview of the … Continue reading
Tommy Glenn Carmichael
To paraphrase Albert Einstein’s well known quote about roulette tables, “You cannot beat a slot machine unless you steal money from it.” That could easily have been the personal motto of Tommy Glenn Carmichael, one of the world’s most infamous slot cheats. As a technician, his cleverness was unmatched, but … Continue reading
Terms & Conditions
For the purposes of this document, the terms “you” and “your” (upper or lowercase) shall refer to the individual, company, or corporation utilizing the services of this site. The uppercase or lowercase “we” is meant to indicate the site itself, especially as it applies to the webmaster and Great White … Continue reading
