Gambling Law Archive

Comparison of online video poker vs slot machine RNG & RTP. There’s a very common misconception that online slot machines and video poker machines operate on the same level. Both utilize a computerized, algorithmic random number generator (RNG) to determine the results of each play. But offer a theoretical return to player (RTP). But...

There’s a best time to play online casinos (and other stupid myths). I’ve heard some pretty strange myths about gambling over the years. Superstitions mostly, but not all. Today I came across an article that literally had me laughing, it was so inane. This page—which I won’t name to avoid giving it any potential...

Online casino security and regulation taking center stage in London. Any online gambling enthusiast understands the importance of security. Maintaining the privacy of one’s account is imperative. Sensitive personal and financial information must remain confidential – no ifs, ands or buts about it. Player protections are equally important, safeguarding the vulnerable from potential gambling...

Canada’s GDFS acquires Maltese licence for mobile DFS platform. The daily fantasy sports (DFS) industry continues to grow across many regions of the world. A premier developer of DFS gaming software based right here in Canada is capitalizing on that market growth. According to a press release last week, Global Daily Fantasy Sports Incorporated...

Washington State identifies more free mobile casino apps as illegal. Silence your phones and put away your tablets – free mobile slots may not be legal! At least, that’s what the court system in the US State of Washington is banking on. Following an appeals court decision that agrees Big Fish Casino could be...

Appeals Court says Big Fish free mobile casino games are illegal gambling in Washington State. Three long years ago, a case was brought before the district court in Washington State. It was argued that the play-money games on the Big Fish Casino free app constituted “illegal gambling”. The district court decided that, since there...

Learn why there are no Neteller casinos Canada, and the best alternative payment options for Canadian online casinos. For more than a decade, Neteller has shunned the Canadian iGaming community. The company discontinued service to Canada’s residents (for online gambling purposes) back in 2007. Yet, to this day, I continue see Canadians attempting to...

#1 Concern for potential players, “Can you trust online casinos?” A recent report from Great Britain shows that trust is still the most prominent concern in the internet gambling industry. The safety of one’s personal identity, the security of financial information, and the integrity of online operators; these are the things potential players worry...

Rights to 750 new slot machines at Rideau Carleton Raceway baffling Ottawa’s city councilors. Ottawa city councilors were confounded last week by a surprising turn of events. The same could be said just two weeks prior. Major files aren’t delivering on what many councilors thought to be inked in stone, so to speak. Earlier...

Juniper predicts online wagering to increase to $700B in 2018. The online gambling industry isn’t going to fizzle out anytime soon. According to the experts at Juniper Research, digital growth and spreading regulations are spurring the market to all new heights. They are predicting a substantial rise in online and mobile betting this year,...