Tag Archives: Legality
Layman’s Guide to Alberta Gambling Laws Online and On Land
Legal Betting FAQ: Land-based and online gambling laws in Alberta, Canada. The province of Alberta is truly an amazing place. Its majestic landscape is beautiful all year round. It is especially famous for its eclectic range of festivals, hosting everything from the Edmonton Fringe Festival (the world’s second largest), to … Continue reading
Quick Reference Guide to Quebec Gambling Laws
Betting and the Law FAQ: Quebec gambling online and on land. The province of Quebec is Canada’s second largest by population, as well as land area. It is home to the NHL’s most decorated, 24-time Stanley Cup Champions, the Montreal Canadiens, and the largest casino in the country, Casino de … Continue reading
Canadian Tax Man Coming for Casino Tips
Gambling winnings not taxable in Canada; casino tips are, agrees appellate court. If you’ve ever worked in the hospitality industry, you know how important tips are to your overall income. Whether you’re a part-time waitress or a hotel bellhop pulling minimum wage, or a fancy sommelier at a celebrity chef … Continue reading
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
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
US DOJ Aims to Reverse Online Gambling Laws, Again
US DOJ files appeal to include all internet gambling activities in Wire Act. To the surprise of no one with any knowledge of the situation, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) is still donning their summer flip-flops. Following a sorted history that goes back more than a decade, the federal … Continue reading
Will Seneca Casino Become Hotspot for Canada Sports Wagers?
New York tribe’s rare opportunity to provide legal sports betting for Canadians. The Seneca Tribe of Upstate New York has been given a very unique opportunity. Located a stone’s throw across the border from Canadian soil, the Seneca Niagara Resort Casino could soon become the closest legal option for Canada … Continue reading
Gamesys Hit with £1.2M Fine from UK Gambling Regulator
UKGC slaps Gamesys with £1.2 million fine for regulatory compliance failures. Gamesys, a European developer of digital gaming software and content supplier of the immensely popular Jackpotjoy online gambling operation, is reeling this week from a proverbial bitch-slap by the UK Gambling Commission. Following a lengthy investigation, the UKGC found … Continue reading
UKGC Investigating Ladbrokes Sportsbook… Again!?
UK regulator to probe Ladbrokes Sports over promotional player profiling? The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has been on the warpath for well over a year now, seeking out any remote gaming operator that may be in violation of the region’s strict online gambling regulations. If the UKGC gets wind of … Continue reading
What to Expect from 2019 Prague Gaming Summit
Online gaming industry’s top topics of interest at Prague Gaming Summit 2019. Two weeks ago, ICE Totally Gaming, the online gambling industry’s most prestigious, must-attend trade show wrapped up in London. Less than three weeks from now, the majority of that event’s attending delegates will be on their way to … Continue reading
