Tag Archives: Canada
Problem Gambling groups Concerned by Expansion of Canada Casinos
New Ontario Casinos don’t sit well with problem gambling prevention crews. Every time the public is met with the prospect of new Canada casinos coming to their communities, months of widespread debate ensues. The usual issues always come up. On the positive side, they will elevate the economy and create … Continue reading
The Truth about Costa Rica Online Gambling Licences
The precarious controversy of the Costa Rica online casino license. Throughout the years, I’ve stated many times that online gambling companies licensed in Costa Rica can’t always be trusted. Some are perfectly upright businesses, others are rogue operators waiting for enough deposits to come in to secure a tidy profit … Continue reading
Gateway to expand Hanover Raceway Casino in Ontario
Gateway to turn Hanover’s unfinished hall into new casino games room. The Hanover Raceway in southwest Ontario was once a thriving destination for racing fans. In 2011, the owners were constructing an elaborate banquet hall to complement the facility. But that year, the province altered its horse racing funding formula, … Continue reading
Profile: Canada Female Poker Player Kristen Bicknell
Kristen Bicknell Bio – 2017 Female Poker Player of the Year, Canada’s sweetheart. There have only been a handful of professional poker players who’ve captured our hearts over the years. Daniel Negreanu, Liv Boeree, and Vanessa Russo come to mind. Their inherent charm and affable personalities, combined with immense skill … Continue reading
Canada’s Favorite Poker Pro, Daniel Negreanu
Canadian professional poker player Daniel Negreanu, $35m and counting. Who is the best poker player in the world? That’s a very tough question. How do you judge such a category? Do you go by accolades? Recent success? Lifetime earnings? If championship titles reign supreme, American pro Phil Hellmuth is the … Continue reading
New Lottery Game in Ontario, Hit or Miss
Hit or Miss, the new Ontario lottery game starts tomorrow. Tomorrow, January 9, 2018, marks a new entry in the Ontario Lottery’s history books. That’s the day that Hit or Miss, the newest draw game from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp (OLG), will host its first draw. Not just … 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
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
A Historical Review of Canadian Gambling Market Share
Looking Back on the Progression of Canadian iGaming and Market Trends in Ontario Early in Canadian history, gambling was prohibited under a decree from Britain’s King Richard III (1452~1485)—a ban that endured even after the nation’s confederation in 1867. The prohibition continued through the 1890s’ Klondike Gold Rush right up … Continue reading
