A public inquiry might soon become a reality across British Columbia, as the number of individuals and communities supporting it rises with each passing day. Vancouver Councilor Christine Boyle might have rubbed Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart the wrong way with the addition of former Assistant Chief Deputy for the Charbonneau […]
Author: Paul Brooks
Has the Time Come for New York to Welcome Legalized Online Poker?
New York is on the verge of major changes in its gaming field, as this year is dedicated to the introduction and consideration of essential bills reshaping the states gambling image. Online poker is one of the potential new offerings that could receive green light this year, but would this […]
Vancouver Councilor Christine Boyle Attracts Quebec Public Inquiry Expert to Conversation
Monday was an important day for Vancouver as the conversation around money-laundering accusations and what could be done to prompt a public inquiry took place once again at the City Hall. Councilor Christine Boyle invited Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West, as well as Simon Tremblay, once Assistant Chief Deputy for […]
BCLC Denies Accusations of Money-Laundering Enabling, Previous Discoveries Contradict Claims
Money-laundering is slowly but surely becoming one of the hot topics not only in British Columbia but also across Canada, as more revelations continue to stir the pot on a regular basis. Recent speculations and allegations about the true nature of government-run casino venues prompted the British Columbia Lottery Corporation […]
Saskatchewan Could Soon Cash In on Gaming Events Financing Local Projects
Saskatchewan is looking for new inventive ways in which it could fund local projects and gambling could be a winning approach to this situation. This week saw the 2019 Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association Convention dedicating four days to discussing various topics related to the communities. The Town of Gravelbourg proposed […]
Quebec Court of Appeal Dismisses Bluberi Gaming’s Predatory Practices Accusations
Callidus Capital Corporation can safely mark this week as a successful one, as it won the battle in court that Bluberi Gaming Technologies file in towards the end of 2018. Gerald Duhamel was the Chief Executive Officer of Bluberi Gaming up until 2015 and he accused the private equity firm […]
Atlantic Lottery Corporation Lures Players into VLT Gambling with Coupons amid Class Action Lawsuit
The saga around the Atlantic Lottery Corporation and its Video Lottery Terminals continues with more concerns regarding the problematic nature of the gaming offerings. Over the span of several weeks, the gambling corporation offers special vouchers for CA$5 VLT credit with the purchase of lottery tickets and individuals are worried […]
Albertaās Charity Gambling Revamp Would Take Years, People Already Worry About Impact
Alberta is on the verge of major changes when it comes to charitable gambling and the support it offers to organizations throughout the province. The upgrade is a needed one that would replace the current outdated and defined as an inefficient model, but it also succeeded in triggering a response […]
B.C. Gambling Den Police Raid Possibly Discovers Link to Previous Illegal Operation, Probe Continues
Illegal gambling operation is a concerning issue that should be eliminated, which was the main objective of a recent raid that took place at a house in Shaughnessy, British Columbia. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit collaborated with the Vancouver Police Department in order to make the bust possible. Authorities […]
Wasaga Beach Wants to Have the Final Say on Casino Venue Location, Beachfront Draws Attention
Wasaga Beach Committee of the Whole is in the midst of an important conversation in relation to the future Gateway Casinos venue which could soon make its way to the area. At this point, the discussion revolves around proposed locations for development ranging from a controversial beachfront piece of land […]