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Legalizing Single-Event Sports Betting in Canada – Alberta is on the Way

Anna March 4, 2021 17:48:02

Canada is famous for many things, like maple syrup, the Niagara Falls, their favorite sport, ice hockey, cute moose, and last but not least: extreme politeness. Though not many know that the tradition of gambling is also a big part of their history since it dates back to the times of the natives. Ever since then a lot of things have changed, like the government’s legislation concerning betting. The newest step seems to be the legalizing of single-event sports betting in Canada.

How To Run An Illegal Casino In And Around Canada

Nich Moore October 2, 2020 15:40:17

A lot of people will feel they instinctively know how to run an illegal casino in Canada. Remain polite, serve Molson and don’t run out of syrup or bacon. Simple stuff. However recent events have proved it’s not as easy as it appears. So, for those of you tempted away from the safety of online sportsbook sites in Canada like Bet365, we take a look at the inner-workings of this very necessary social service. We’ll help you getting the basics straight and avoiding the big pitfalls.

Grey Cup Betting Odds Give Calgary The Edge Over Toronto

Nich Moore November 24, 2017 05:30:43

The CFL is reaching it’s climax next week with those attending the 105th Grey Cup betting it’ll be an exciting match up repeating the 100th incarnation when last these two giants went head to head. That time round it was the team from Toronto, the Argonauts, who took the victory and you can bet on […]

Canadian International Stakes Odds Favor Erupt To Win Again

Nich Moore October 13, 2017 08:15:32

It may have faded in some of its glory since the heydays of years gone by, something reflected perhaps in the purse, but this Grade 1 race still draws a superb field of runners and riders often a showcase for talent as yet entirely exploited. This year Erupt is back to see if it can […]

This Year Why Not Bet On The 2017 Grey Cup Winner?

Nich Moore August 10, 2017 07:18:49

The razzmatazz that surrounds American Football in general, and in particular the orgy of media coverage that is the Super Bowl, often overshadows the game played by their neighbors to the north. Far greater numbers will wager on the game in Minneapolis next February than will bet on the 2017 Grey Cup winner, which is […]

Bet On Formula One Losers In Canada This Weekend

Nich Moore June 9, 2017 09:22:49

You can always bet on Formula One to give each individual Grand Prix a character all of its own. Every track has its history, its heritage, its idiosyncrasies, and this weekend, after the F1 season’s comedy moment in Monaco, the circus moves across the Atlantic for the Canadian Grand Prix to the picturesque Circuit Gilles […]

Jennifer Abel Will Ignore The Green Pool To Go For Gold

Nich Moore August 10, 2016 12:02:02

This Sunday it’ll be all eyes on the diving pool as the Women’s 3m Springboard competition finally decides who takes home that precious Olympic gold medal, but will it be Canada’s Jennifer Abel at her third Olympics? In yet another of the Olympic sports that revolves around an activity the rest of us might consider […]

$50M Canadian Lottery Jackpot Unclaimed

Daniel April 12, 2016 08:43:00

Kelowna, British Columbia has another multi-millionaire lotto winner – or it will have soon, as the $50 million Canadian lottery jackpot unclaimed yet. [Update 12/04/2016: The lucky winner has been named as June Bergh.] Friday’s $50 million Canadian lottery jackpot unclaimed still according to Canadian gambling news. The lottery ticket with all the lucky […]

Brian Masse Hopes to Expand Sports Betting in Canada

Bence January 8, 2016 18:59:28

Let’s all give a huge applaud to the heroic Brian Masse, who wants to expand sports betting in Canada by introducing a new bill. Canadian gambling laws strictly regulate sports betting in Canada which basically makes it impossible to play at online sportsbook. That is what Brian Masse is completely against and hopes to change […]

Amaya to Have Innova Sport the Diamond in Initial Public Offering Engagement

Phyllis F. March 30, 2015 05:59:31

The IPO will see Amaya generating shares for the Diamond Game Enterprises which produces, and services games, gaming systems, and tickets for various North American Lotteries and alternative gaming markets. Amaya Gaming, recently divulged to Canadian gambling news that it has filed and obtained a receipt for a preliminary prospectus concerning Innova‘s proposed initial public […]

Online Gambling Should Take Off In Alberta By December Of This Year

Phyllis F. March 23, 2015 05:56:28

Alberta happily announces it may be able to implement its new online gambling operation by the end of 2015. Alberta is one of two Canadian provinces who hasn’t been able to provide online gambling services through its provincial gambling monopoly, may soon be able to do so before 2015 ends. Robin Campbell, Finance Minister, disclosed […]

Sports Betting Progress in Canada Blocked by NHL, US Neighbors Might Make Some

Phyllis F. February 24, 2015 10:49:33

Bill-C 290 has been under the table for 3 years now in the Canadian House of Commons The National Hockey League (NHL) deputy commissioner Bill Daly, has made it clear, once again that the NHL is not ready to see North American ice hockey competition in Canada reach merdian betting proportions. This was outlined in […]

Amaya Gaming Appoints New Board of Directors Advisor

Frederick H. January 26, 2015 10:57:50

Amaya Gaming appoints Chris Lewis, former Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police, as advisor to its board of directors to ensure security and stability. Chris Lewis, former Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police, has been appointed by Amaya Gaming, as its board of directors’ advisor. Lewis will be expected to offer advice to the gaming […]

No Lottery Winner for Lotto Max Amazing $ 50 million Jackpot This Time Round

Phyllis F. January 12, 2015 12:11:07

Lotto Max numbers posted for Friday, January 9, 2015 revealed no takers There were no winners for the $50-million jackpot last Friday as no winning ticket was drawn in the Lotto Max draw. However there were two MaxMillions prizes of $1-million each up for grabs. A winning ticket for one of those prizes was bought […]

Amaya Shares Brought Down by Investigation

Frederick H. December 13, 2014 17:31:47

Quebec’s Securities Regulator has launched an investigation into the acquisition of The Rational Group, a parent company of PokerStars. As a result, stocks have plummeted. Amaya Inc has suffered an 18 percent drop in shares after it announced a launch of an investigation into their latest acquisition. Quebec’s Securities Regulator will lead the inquiry into […]

Judge Condemns Act Of Espionnage On Casino Customer By The Police

Alex Nevsky November 12, 2014 23:22:19

Casino surveillance cameras, widely used in the gaming industry, to detect cheating, was used to catch alleged murderers. There was a more than unusual sensation in the Canadian gambling news broadcast recently. Instead of bringing players up-to-date news on billion dollar casino expansions or the lucky blue-collar worker winning the lottery, it was all about […]

Report Recommends Opening Canadian Gambling Market to Private Operators

Monica E. November 12, 2014 22:11:26

An independent commission says the Quebec provincial government would be better off if it allowed carefully-selected gambling companies on the market. Led by Louise Nadeau, a professor at the University of Montreal, the commission began to study the local casino market in 2010. That’s when Canadian gambling laws made it possible for the province’s first […]

Ontario to Launch Provincial Online Casino Market

November 6, 2014 16:38:50

Lawmakers in Ontario are looking to plug holes in the budget by launching a government-operated online gambling site. Canadian gambling laws are generally permissive to online gaming. Each province allows legal online casino gambling and betting in some form, although many of them don’t issue licenses to operators. Ontario, the country’s most populous province, is […]

Ladbrokes is Pulling the Plug on its Canadian Operations to Focus on Sportsbetting in the UK

September 29, 2014 17:34:04

The Canadian market only provides a tiny proportion of Ladbrokes’ global revenue so the company decided it was time to pull out. Ladbrokes, operator of hundreds of betting shops worldwide as well as online sportsbooks in the UK, has announced plans to close its operations in Canada due to concerns about the regulatory environment there. […]

Edgewater Casino Relocation Plan Takes Shape

Monica E. September 23, 2014 16:31:57

Paragon Gaming received an excavation permit to build the multi-storey car park for its casino and hotel complex in Vancouver. The company is planning to build a $535-million casino complex in Vancouver, and while authorities gave the green light for the parkade, Canadian gambling laws still require the casino operator to get a development and […]

Company behind Vancouver Urban Resort Defends Alberta Casino Venture

Monica E. September 11, 2014 17:10:24

A Las Vegas-based casino developer is facing receivership proceedings in Alberta, after promising to add a hotel to its casino operations and failing to follow through with the plan. After proposing a half-billion-dollar “urban resort” in downtown Vancouver, Paragon Gaming is now facing receivership proceedings for one of its projects in Alberta, after a business […]

Canada and EU Set New Guidelines to Protect Players and Prevent Problem Gambling

Monica E. July 18, 2014 12:24:00

Authorities guarding over online casino operators across the world are asking for increased player protection measures. New measures have been introduced in Canada and the European Union to increase customer protection for gamblers who like to play online. While the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) created a new set of standards for its accreditation program for […]

Trans-Atlantic Fight Against Money Laundering Goes On

Nich Moore July 3, 2014 17:20:46

Anti money laundering regulations toughen in different countries, and there’s support from legal gambling operators. As the fight against money laundering goes global. Various nations around the world are having to update their legislation and regulations to try and keep pace with the hydra-like facets of online criminal activity. This effort is shared between agencies […]

Bookkeeper Jailed after Stealing to Feed His Gambling Addiction

Monica E. July 1, 2014 11:39:32

A bookkeeper from Edmonton confessed to stealing $126,000 from his employer to feed his online sports betting addiction. Amandeep Aujla, aged 31, pleaded guilty in front of the Provincial Court and said he used the money he stole from his employer to bet on sports in Canada bet on sports in Canada. Under the state’s […]

Canadian Operator to Invest $10 Million in Casino Nova Scotia

Monica E. June 24, 2014 14:13:52

The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation will make a significant investment, following the renewal of its contract. The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is a company based in British Columbia. Under Canadian gambling laws , the operator is entitled to run several gambling venues across the country, including Casino Nova Scotia’s properties in Halifax and Sydney. The […]

Canadian Town of Moncton Seeing Gambling Sector Job Growth

June 3, 2014 13:39:55

The town of Moncton in Brunswick has become a hotbed for iGaming companies in Canada, with roughly 100 firms located there. A sleepy Canadian town is all over gambling news these days. The town of Moncton, New Brunswick is becoming a business hub for the gambling industry. Surprisingly, its not because of its casino. It […]

A Beginner’s Guide to Online Betting in Canada

May 11, 2014 08:40:56

Online betting is legally licensed and regulated in Canada, but there are numerous restrictions which Canadian punters should know about. The English-speaking people of the world love to wager money. From bookmaker Mecca Britain to New Zealand, home of the world’s biggest gambling losers, these countries lead the world in betting. Canada is no exception. […]

Introduction to Online Casinos in Canada

Toni May 6, 2014 18:52:23

Canadian online casinos offer something more than the other casinos in the region, as much of the hassle can be avoided, while guaranteeing a great time. Gambling activities were not always supported in Canada, as until the 1960s the government practiced an anti-gambling policy. However in recent times, gambling has become quite popular in the […]

Gambling Kingpin Jailed for 18 Months for Running Illegal Gaming Ring

Toni April 30, 2014 17:55:35

Gary Saikaley received the 18 month verdict on his 51st birthday, after being found guilty for managing an illegal sportsbook. Crown prosecutor Julie Scott claims that Saikaley was highly skilled and proficient at his gambling work. Evidence supports the fact that Saikaley was tasked with the main administration of the betting ring, which contributed money […]

Potential Money Laundering Scheme at B.C. Casinos Still in Question

Iva P. April 18, 2014 15:36:56

The number of cases of money laundering issues related to BCLC reported t by provincial regulators raised more than twice between 2011 and 2013. The money laundering schemes through BCLC were strictly addressed by the Canadian gambling laws two years ago. However, despite the strengthened regulations, the problem seems be even deeper nowadays. Mike de […]

Why Rob Ford Shouldn’t Play Professional Poker

April 15, 2014 12:41:01

Mayor of Toronto Rob Ford has received a lot of kudos for being a pragmatic leader with the steadfast ability to get things done. But his recent personal scandals highlight why he should stick to politics and avoid the poker room. For the most part, serving as a mayor is a thankless job. These public […]

Canadian Operators Sign Horse Racing Partnership Plan

Monica E. April 4, 2014 18:02:00

Five racetrack operators in Ontario have signed a partnership with the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation. Under Canadian gambling laws, the Gaming Corporation owns and operates several race tracks and casinos across the country. But its tasks also include providing its partners with “tools for success”, which is why the state authority invited five operators and […]

Authorities in Ontario Making Efforts to Help the Online Gambling Industry Grow

Monica E. April 3, 2014 20:12:19

The Digital Gaming Taskforce will have a very specific mission: to develop the province’s online gambling industry. A new organization has been created in the city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The so-called Digital Gaming Taskforce will provide strategic direction for those looking to develop projects or attract investments. Under Canadian gambling laws, the online […]

Ontario Jumps on Canada’s Online Casino Bandwagon

March 18, 2014 14:11:14

Ontario will launch an online casino, but sports betting restrictions will limit profit potential. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission (OLG) is set to launch its online casino in Canada, PlayOLG. An official date has not been set, but observers expect it to be any moment. Last year Ontario announced that it would follow in […]

A Beginner’s Guide: How to Bet on March Madness

March 16, 2014 05:53:56

We’ll tell you about the different ways in which to place bets this March, as well as share a few strategies to maximize your chances of winning Part of the appeal of March Madness is that betting works differently than in most other sports. The majority of bettors fill out an entire bracket the day […]

Woman Sues Casinos for Allowing Her to Gamble While on the “Do Not Admit”, but Loses

Monica E. March 15, 2014 10:33:12

Woman claims British Columbia’s self-exclusion program for gambling addicts is unreliable. The voluntary exclusion program approved by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), which is supposed to stop gambling addicts from spending all of their earnings on casino games, doesn’t seem to be working. Joy Ross has tested it herself and was very disappointed. Players […]

Weird Laws for a Weird Country: Moose Sex and Other Insane Canadian Laws

March 12, 2014 15:03:28

Like other English-speaking countries Canada is home to a host of laughable laws. Here a few of them. Canada is doubtless the weirdest of the English-speaking countries. While news out of the UK usually revolves around immigration or the royal family and the US spews stories of gun crimes and involvement in international crises, Canada […]

British Columbia Cities Boosted By Gambling Revenues Coming From Local Casinos

Alex Nevsky March 7, 2014 14:59:13

River Rock Casino is a great source of gambling revenue for the British Columbia city of Richmond. British Columbia cities collect big from the local casinos operating under Canadian gambling laws. The regulations stipulate that local governments are entitled to a 10 percent share of all gambling revenues from gambling centers and casinos operating within […]

Gambling Addict in Edmonton Convicted to Spend Weekends in Jail for Stealing

Iva P. February 21, 2014 19:00:50

Gambling addict from Edmonton, Alberta was given a weekend jail term for stealing from the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Elizabeth Mallard was sentenced to 90 days in total, put on probation for 18 months and also has to give back the money she stole. She pleaded guilty of stealing twice. One of the thefts was […]

Saskatchewan Tries to Dump Profitable Assets on First Nations

February 15, 2014 13:48:48

Provincial government seeking to sell two casinos It has been reported that the provincial government of Saskatchewan is attempting to sell casinos in Regina and Moose Jaw to the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA). According to Canada gambling laws, the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) must sign-off on any deal, as the casinos are government-owned. […]

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