Tag Archives: Casinos
Canada Sports Betting Laws Keeping Up with the Jones?
Legal sports betting at a Canada casino in 2020 – What are the odds? For more years than most of you have been alive, Canadians have been able to place a wide range of bets on a vast number of amusements. Horse race betting was always a thing. Bingo and … Continue reading
Local Entrance Levies Rise 50% at Singapore Casinos
A tax hike on resident entry passes is making Singapore casino slot machines far less appealing to locals. It’s no secret that the government of Singapore doesn’t want its citizens gambling at casinos. They do, however, want to harvest all the revenue they can from Asia’s high-rolling, gamble-happy foreigners. Seeking … Continue reading
Looking Back: Royal Vegas to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
History and progression of Royal Vegas Casino Canada after two glorious decades. As the ball drops to call an end to yet another remarkable year, 2020 will bring with it many wondrous things. We’ll be entering the third decade of this millennium, which – for anyone old enough to enjoy … Continue reading
Citizens Launch Petition Against Kenora Casino Proposal
Seven years after approval by the city, residents petition against new casino in Kenora, Ontario. The city of Kenora has come a very long way over the years. For centuries, it served as a merchant port under the rules of various European nations. When it was incorporated as a trading … Continue reading
No More Credit Card Gambling for New Zealanders
New Zealand bans credit card casino deposits ahead of SkyCity Auckland’s online launch from Malta. New Zealand‘s approach to online gambling regulation has been has been one of uncertainty. The island nation has been on the fence over the matter for years. They’re still hosting political debates in an attempt … Continue reading
The Foreseeable Future of Canada’s iGaming Frontier
Are mobile live casinos the final frontier for gambling in Canada? There’s no denying that gambling is one of the most lucrative businesses in the world. Not for the gamblers, mind you, but for the owners and operators of gambling establishments; casinos, card rooms, bingo halls, race tracks, sports books, … Continue reading
Gambling Strategies that Don’t Translate to Online Casinos
Best casino strategies that you can’t employ at online betting sites. Most of us enjoy a friendly wager now and again. Of those who do, most prefer to make smart bets that have a better chance of paying out. Gambling strategies can be an effective way to minimize risk and … Continue reading
Do You Have a Healthy Relationship with Gaming?
BCLC invests in PlayPlanner to promote healthy casino gaming in Canada. Gaming regulators across Canada have spent the last few years seeking ways to quell public outcry. Since the dawn of internet gambling in particular, its been feared that problem gambling will swell out of control. Prior to multi-provincial regulation … Continue reading
Are Casinos using Subliminal Apophenia to Make us Gamble More?
The Human Gambling Condition: Apophenic fallacy or subliminal messaging? The human brain is an incredible thing of enigmatic beauty. I’s like the perfect computer, running on its own, super-powered, self-charging battery. Scientists have yet to discover all of the things our miraculous brains are capable of, as they’re still busy … Continue reading
Gambling 101: Leave Your Emotions at the Door
Casino Gamer’s Guide: Emotions and gambling make a dangerous cocktail. Responsibility is the biggest and often hardest lesson to be learned by casino goers, especially as a fledgling gambler. The first time you walk into a casino can be an afflating experience. So many emotions flow through you at once. … Continue reading
