Gambling Law Archive

Having access to a locally run and regulated iGaming website is all well and good, but it doesn’t mean that every adult gaming enthusiast in the province wants to take advantage of what Espacejeux has to offer. Some Quebecois will certainly appreciate it, but others may prefer the features of offshore gambling websites....

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LeoVegas Mobile Casino isn’t your average, every day online gambling site. It was the first genuinely mobile-centric casino on the web, focused entirely on giving players the best smartphone and tablet experience. It’s since grown into one of the largest providers in the industry....

Online gambling is legal here in Canada. You can play for real money online with any gambling website that’s willing to take your deposit, and there isn’t a darn thing the government can or will do about it. Why? Because it’s not illegal. Some sites are better than others, more respected and reputable than...

A few years ago, the Twitch.tv live streaming service was given a similar choice to make. In it s earliest days, there was no question of legal or illegal. Online gambling was legal in many jurisdictions, therefore it was presumably legal to stream gambling via Twitch channels. Then, governments got involved in some...

When PlayOLG first launched, the welcome bonus was abysmal, to put it nicely. In 2017, following amendments to the laws regarding gambling incentives, PlayOLG was able to increase its promotional package to better compete with their offshore rivals....

Since the turn of the century, it’s become nearly impossible to cheat at slot machines. I say nearly, because there are still groups out there that manage to exploit games for smaller, virtually undetectable amounts of cash. But compared to the old-school cheating mechanisms like Carmichael’s infamous “monkey paw” and more recent “EMP Jammers”,...

If you count yourself among the discerning Canadians who prefer the convenience and peace of mind web wallets bring to the iGaming community, EcoPayz is the clear choice. With no more Skrill casinos Canada players can depend on, EcoPayz is filling those shoes far better than anyone might have expected....

The report, scripted by the Gambling Related Harm All-Party Parliamentary Group amid public concerns, determined – as the old cliché goes – that what's good for the goose is good for the gander. Simply put, if wagers of more than £2 “are not acceptable in land-based venues, they should not be allowed online,” reads...

Europe’s emerging markets look to EEGS 2019 for modern mobile gambling data. When it comes to the iGaming industry, Europe is perhaps the most interesting place on the planet. It is home to the oldest regulating jurisdictions in the world, and the youngest. The United Kingdom first established regulations for iGaming in 2005, while...