Offshore gambling is not to blame for Canadian lottery woes
- Jul 1, 2020
Following an announcement from the Atlantic Lottery Corporation, Hartley examines the real reason the lottery is down $100 million.
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Major leagues issue joint call for legal sports betting in Canada
- Jun 15, 2020
Aspirations to introduce legal sports betting in Canada have been given a major fillip from the major sporting leagues who have issued a joint statement calling for prompt action to allow single-event sports wagering.
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Could You Bet On Single Sports Events In Canada Real Soon?
- Jun 12, 2020
Being able to bet on one event at a time would be a big deal for many activities, including for the Super Bowl, Stanley Cup Finals games, and other major events. Not every sporting calendar has multiple games going in a day. The option to bet on one thing would open up the possibilities for betting.
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Stanley Ho, Hong Kong billionaire and Macao's 'godfather of gambling,' dies at 98
- May 29, 2020
Stanley Ho, Macao gambling tycoon and one of Hong Kong's first billionaires, has died at the age of 98, his family said on Tuesday. The businessman, who came to be known as the "godfather of gambling," passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, Pansy Ho, one of his daughters, told reporters outside a hospital in Hong Kong.
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Spain Warns Casinos and Sportsbooks Not to Reopen Without Authorization
- May 27, 2020
With Spain preparing to return back to normal, the government has cautioned casinos and sports betting venues not to reopen. All properties need to wait for an official go-ahead.
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Betcris joins International Betting Integrity Association
- May 26, 2020
Latin American sports betting brand Betcris has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) strengthening the association’s monitoring and alert coverage for the region
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Bundesliga Back To Delight Of Sportsbooks
- May 20, 2020
Live sporting events returned in the United States on Sunday, and now sports are making a return in other parts of the world as well. Germany’s Bundesliga became the first European soccer league to return to action when they resumed their season on Saturday.
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'I lost a lot of money, an unrealistic amount': Nicklas Bendtner reveals he frittered around £5.4m gambling on poker during his early days at Arsenal
- May 19, 2020
He says he blew large portions of his wages on Texas Hold'Em when he was 19 The former Arsenal forward says he has learnt from him mistakes with gambling
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Betting firms told to check customers after one hour
- May 15, 2020
Betting firms must check in with online gamblers after an hour to try to protect vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic, the Gambling Commission has said.
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Brazil needs the political will to generate new income through gambling
- May 6, 2020
Brazilian Federal Deputy Pompeo de Mattos believes that by taxing regulated games of chance, the country will be in a position to generate the necessary finances to fight the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 crisis.
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UK Bans Use Of Credit Cards To Pay For Gambling
- Apr 15, 2020
The ban, first announced in January by the Gambling Commission and the government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport, extends to credit card gambling through e-wallets. It applies to online and offline betting.
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Australia Reports Sharp Rise in Online Gambling Spending During Coronavirus Shutdown
- Apr 13, 2020
Like many other countries around the world, Australia has pumped money into its economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. They gave pensioners and social security recipients a one-time A$750 ($474) payment last week in an effort to boost consumer spending
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