Quebec Seeking to Ban All Non-Governmental Gambling Sites
Much like in the United States, Canada allows provinces to establish their own laws regarding gambling regulation, and throughout the country offshore online gambling sites which for the most part are unregulated are readily accessible. However, the government of Quebec is now trying to change that, citing an argument that many people believe is disingenuous. […]
Nevada’s Poker Rooms Declining Since 2007
When you walk into a casino today, it’s natural to find players sitting at dedicated poker tables while the dealer shuffles and doles out the cards. In fact, the sight is so commonplace that it’s hard to imagine modern gambling without poker having a place in it, but new numbers published in a study from […]
Gaping Holes in Global Money-Laundering Protection
You don’t have to watch the television for long before an identity theft protection commercial is shown promising to safeguard people from cyber crime, but consumers aren’t the only ones who have to worry about the threat of electronic thievery. Recently, a news story involving a huge cyber heist has sent shock waves through the […]
Indiana DFS Betting To Go Operational on July 1st
The legality of Daily Fantasy Sports betting has been an ongoing debate since the game rose to prominence in the US, with those supporting the industry opposed to labeling it as gambling, and instead calling it a skill-based game. The distinction between the two terms is crucial due to the legal restrictions it would impose […]
2016 WSOP to Kick Off on 31st May
After months of waiting, poker players and fans alike can now look forward to the 2016 World Series of Poker kicking off at the end of next month, with its 69-event schedule running from May 31st until July 18th. That’s when the last nine players left in the $10k Main Event take a more than […]
Regulation Could Help Break Stigma of Gaming Industry
Online gambling is viewed negatively by many segments of society, with those against the industry imagining people going online, visiting illegal websites, and gambling away their hard earned income with the money they spend then going towards funding criminal activities through offshore accounts. Those familiar with the industry, however, know those perceptions are completely inaccurate. […]
Amaya CEO Takes Indefinite Leave Following Insider Trading Charges
The Chief Executive Officer of Amaya Inc, David Baazov, was recently charged with insider trading by the Quebec Securities regulators (AMF). The same day the news was announced, shares in the world’s largest online poker company took a dive and closed 21% down on the Toronto stock market. While he formulates a response to the […]
