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CGA launches Canada gambling education initiative. The New Year is almost upon us. Just hours from now, we’ll be kissing our loved ones or sipping champagne beneath a deluge of confetti—or maybe watching others do it on television. The stolid members of the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) will be doing the same. But once...

Triple Edge Studios’ Book of Oz Slot captivating online casino players. Once again, I’m unequivocally impressed with Microgaming‘s decision to out-source its gaming content through provider partnerships. For so many years, the Quickfire platform was being infused with classic, cookie-cutter slot machines; the same old games with a new paint job, being spit out...

Appeals Court will hear case of ALC’s arguably unfair Video Lottery Terminals. In major gambling destinations—Las Vegas, Reno, Atlantic City, all the casinos of Southern Ontario—slot machines are the norm. They are the most commonly played gambling devices in North America. Aisle after aisle, bank after bank, slot machines line the floors of casinos...

Is North Bay City Council blinded by bonus casino revenue? Last night, the North Bay City Council convened for a special committee meeting. A crowd of locals came out to attend, eager to hear whether a $31 million casino is in their future. It’s a very old discussion, by most standards; one that’s been...

In lieu of regulatory updates, Nova Scotia is encouraging all residents to participate in its self-exclusion casino program survey. When it comes to law making, public consultation is generally a limited affair. Politicians, being the (supposedly) highly educated members of society that they are, tend to believe they know what’s best for the people....

Quickspin’s new gladiator themed slots game not for the squeamish. From the oldest bard’s tales, to later depictions on stage, television and film, the gladiators of Olympus have always been hailed in a brave and triumphant light. The creative crew at Quickspin labs decided to tell a more realistic version of the tale. Their...

Evoplay launches wacky new E.T. Lost Socks Slot. Evoplay Entertainment may not have the largest portfolio of online slots games, but their development crew certainly isn’t lacking in the creativity department. They’ve put out all the usual themes, like oriental charms, sci-fi fantasy, sports and fruit slots. But they’ve also delivered some rather zany...

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Gateway’s plans for new casinos in Canada (4 out of 5 ain’t bad!) In the last two years, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment has bulked up a lot, becoming Canada’s largest gambling entertainment company. Much of their growth is due to an accord with Ontario gaming officials. The company has acquired three of Ontario’s regional...

Microgaming’s All Aces video poker still has best casino game RTP. For years, serious online casino enthusiasts have sought out games with the absolute highest return to player (RTP). And for years, the game that’s topped the list, across thousands of gambling websites and hundreds of digital games developers, has been the original All...