Gambling Laws Archive

Educated Gamer’s Informational Guide to Online Gambling Laws Ontario Gambling is one of the most historically famous pastimes in the world. When the great Venetian explorer John Cabot arrived here in 1497, he discovered the natives participating in various gambling games. During colonization, British soldiers were known to be avid gamblers, despite King Richard...

A Seeker’s Guide to Gambling Online with Credit Card Deposits in Canada The internet is not what it used to be. In the early days, more than 25 years ago, it was far less advanced. It was interesting, almost magical, because it was so new and so very different. But it was painfully slow,...

Oldest Canadian Gambling Regulator Sues Ontario for Illegal Competition Over two decades ago, the Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC) emerged as one of the world’s very first online gambling regulators. Situated in the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake, Canada, just outside of Montreal, the KGC successfully managed and monitored countless iGaming operations since the mid-1990s. More...

When it comes to moving money – as with so many things in life – we want it to be easy. We don't want to worry about potential problems to come. With that in mind, the following is a short list of the three easiest web wallets for Canada online casino goers; methods...

Review of Amex Casinos Canada and Best Alternative Payment Methods for Players met with Rejection in 2023. No mater what the situation, none of us like rejection. It’s a terrible feeling. It leaves us with a sense of inadequacy, as if we’re not good enough, not intelligent enough, not rich or worthy enough. I’m...

Then & Now: Gambling Laws of Canada On Land and Online (2022) What is gambling? It is the act of placing a bet. A bet is placed when an individual risks something of value on the outcome of something that hasn’t happened yet in hopes of winning an equal or larger thing of value...

List of Actively Licensed Gambling Sites in Ontario iGaming Market #1 Pick (May 2023) Jackpotcity.ca  is our editorial pick for your gaming needs. Fully licensed and regulated in Ontario, JC offers an entire suite of casino games, as well as a wide range of deposit options. As seen on TV, and with optional live...

Just Because Sports Betting is Legal in Canada Doesn’t Mean it’s Not Risky On August 27, 2021, single-event sports betting became legal all across Canada. That was the day millions of Canucks threw out their parlay slips in favor of straight-up bets. It opened a whole new world of odds and wagers; a world...

Manchester City Joins LeoVegas Casino for Euro/Canada Sponsorship Deal Canadian soccer fans and iGaming enthusiasts alike may find this news very interesting. LeoVegas is teaming up with Manchester City. Okay, so it’s not Caesars Palace and Manchester United – it’s still pretty big news. LeoVegas is one of Canada’s top online casinos, with a...

Unibet Ontario takes a $48k Hit from AGCO for “Generous” Bonus Ad It took many years for Ontario to get all its iGaming ducks in a row. Above all, provincial leaders had to ensure utmost player protections; protection against not just scams and fraudulent activity, but against predatory marketing. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission...