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Ontario’s Change In Online Gambling Regulations
Ontario officially launched its internet gaming framework in April 2022.
DraftKings Calls Canada's Gambling Study Flawed
Because the tax rate Ontario is expected to impose on online gambling sites is much lower than the percentage the government takes from casino spending, the report concludes that the province stands to lose out on $550 million in annual revenue for a total of $2.8 billion over the next five years.
Current Online Gambling Regulations In Canada - Following The Example Of The United States?
While the online gambling industry in Canada is much smaller than in the United States, it is still a big business. The gross sales amount is estimated at over $31 billion per year. Related purchases to online gambling are estimated to be over $15 billion per year. If we go back to its roots, card-playing started with the settlers during the 16th century. Much like the evolution of gambling in the United States, although gambling has always been integral to life in Canada, it became significantly more so with the advancement of computer and internet technology.
Tech Made the Best Mobile Casinos Canada to Offer
One of the oldest professions and sources of pleasure in the world, many forms of the games of chance we see today have been with us since at least the middle ages. With the advent of internet and advances in graphics, web technology and e-payments, online casinos are now a part and parcel of the gambling industry.
Canada Foreign Online Gambling Licenses Could Be Coming Soon
In Canada, all online gambling issues are handled on the provincial level. What this means is that the federal government doesn't have much say in what goes on, and as an industry, the goal is to use it to pad provincial revenue figures. One problem with this approach is that foreign operators who are not licensed by the provinces and who are not paying provincial taxes are able to operate more or less freely while the province-operated games suffer.
888 Canada Casino Lures Newbies With Incredible Promos
888 Casino Canada is one of the largest and most diverse online casino sites offered legally in Canada. The site boasts over 150 diverse games to Canadians including slots, poker, live dealers, progressive jackpots and table games. Being big doesn't mean that they won't work hard for your business. 888 Canada offers a large selection of promotions for their players to choose from. Some of the most popular ones offer a truly 'no risk' experience to newbies.
Canadian Gaming Association Welcomes Changes to Allow Enhanced Sports Wagering in Canada
Mobile Gambling to be Available Soon in British Columbia
Somach: Poker Now a Sport In Canada
Is poker a sport?
In Canada it is!
Loto-Quebec Open For Business Amidst Controversy
The much anticipated Loto-Quebec has opened for business in the Canadian province.
Edmonton Casino Murderers Convicted
Two men have been convicted in the second degree murder and assault of Mohamed Ali Ibrahim, a Somali national who was living in Edmonton, Canada.
Montreal Arsons Tied To Mob Turf Wars
A recent spate of arsons occurring at Montreal cafes and other businesses have been tied to the local mob, according to police.
Calgary Herald: Joker’s Gone Wild As Provinces Wager on Gambling
Online Gaming Could Mean $500 Million Jackpot for Ontario Coffers
Robert Benzie, The Star (Ontario)
Online Gambling: British Columbia Website Compromised User Information
Organized Crime Fears Cloud British Columbia Online Gambling Plans
Canada Continues Its Dominance At 2010 WSOP
Oh Canada, Oh Canada. Three Canadian players have held onto three of the top 5 spots in the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) throughout the day Saturday.
Jonathan Duhamel, who for a short time was the chip leader, qualified for the 2010 WSOP through PokerStars.com. He comes to us from Boucherville, Quebec and is one of two players in the top 10 from that province. At press time he had the 4th largest number of chips.
British Columbia Welcomes Online Gambling: Launches Website
The Canadian province of British Columbia, long a hotbed for online gambling house marketing operations, has seemingly begun to embrace online gambling.
The Vancouver Sun reported on Friday that the B.C. government on Thursday rolled out its casino games gambling website, becoming the first sanctioned online casino in North America.
Ontario Considers State-Sponsored Internet gambling
TORONTO - Ontario will consider state-sponsored Internet gambling, Premier Dalton McGuinty said Tuesday, days after the provincial gaming agency said it is looking at taking a cut from the online p
Canada to Offer Legal Online Casino Gambling
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation will begin offering its residents a range of online games including blackjack, roulette and poker, via PlayNow.com
Opportunity Awaits Online Gambling in Canada
More and more European online gambling firms are looking towards Canada as a means of breaking into a North American market that does not include the U.S.
