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Throughout the years, gambling in Ontario has increased dramatically. The province has spent billions of dollars building a regulated gambling framework. It now includes a vast lottery system, land-based casinos, charitable gaming facilities, and a multi-channel online gambling network. Ontario then spent millions of dollars researching the rate of problem gambling associated with those...

There are those of us who love antique quality and old-school ways. Then there are those who prefer the latest in modern technology. If you happen to fall somewhere in between, you’ll love the new online slot machine from iSoftBet, mixing retro reel icons with modern features and bonuses. The Booster Slot has a...

Last October, the future of virtual reality casinos, poker rooms, and sportsbooks was all the buzz. Juniper Research released a study, theorizing that VR gambling would experience fantastic growth of 800% by 2021. All existing evidence points to truth in that data. Already, we’ve seen an immense surge in virtual reality gaming apps for...

Oh, how times have changed! A new Ontario casino site expansion planned for London is being welcomed with open arms by the community. It’s a far cry from the reaction incurred twenty years ago when a mere 300-machine slots lounge proposal appeared on the docket. The new Ontario casino site is being built as...

WGS Technology is one of the online casino industries oldest digital slots firms. WGS was originally Odds On Game, before re-branding to Vegas Technology, and now WGS Technology. The games have only gotten better with age (and name changes), exemplified by this week’s release of the first installment in a new Wild X Slots...

In the old days of Las Vegas, free casino drinks were the norm. Players at the bar expected to be served, and bartenders were happy to oblige. Frothy beverages and fruity cocktails were liberally poured as an incentive to stay and play. Now, casinos are scraping the barrel for every dollar they can, reserving...

As technology advances, new products emerge, and existing products become more innovative. That’s the way it always has been. The mobile casino gambling industry is no different. With the release of new smartphones like the Samsung S8, and Apple‘s upcoming iPhone 8, there’s no question that mobile gaming will rise to new heights. For...

One of the world’s most recognizable casino brands is coming to Ottawa this fall. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp (OLG) announced Hard Rock International as the approved bidder for its Ottawa Area Gaming Bundle. Prepare yourselves – Hard Rock Casino Ottawa is coming! According to yesterday’s press release, Hard Rock will acquire 51%...

Do you live near or travel through Windsor, Ontario? Do you play the 6/49 Lotto much? If you answered yes to both of these questions, you better start looking in all your old pockets, purses, drawers, and under the car seats, because there’s a $1 million winning lottery ticket about to expire. Checking our...

About decade ago now, South Africa appeared to be on the verge of legalizing internet gaming. When legislative efforts turned stale, it became clear that gambling online would not become regulated. And since there’s no feasible way to stop internet casinos from accepting players – or to stop players from accessing those sites –...