Canadian Online and Mobile Gambling Guide

Much of the latest information discussed in the press regarding the changes that the Ontario Lotteries and Gaming Corporation are looking to implement in the industry has focused on land based issues, particularly the “will they or won’t they” nature of the plans for a new land based casino in Toronto. However, as our main focus is on online casino gaming in Canada, we have delved... 

Great Canadian Gaming, the company behind some of the most popular land based casinos, this month illustrated that there is still a healthy demand among Canadian players for land based casino action when releasing their financial figures for the final reporting period of 2012. The key details in the release are of course the revenues and net earnings, and both indicate that the company remains strong... 

As the subject of both online and land based gambling remains a hot topic on the lips of many Canadians, a recent survey carried out by the University of Montreal and Concordia has indicated that more Canadians are participating in forms of land based and online casino gambling than ever before. The survey itself was carried out with nearly 12,000 people and queried their use of any form of gambling,... 

For a number of years, Bodog Canada has focused primarily on its home market in an effort to bring sports bettors, casino players and any other type of online gambler together. Proud of their Canadian location and heritage, they have always strived to provide local players with a tailored experience focusing on the most popular sports and games in the country. However, the company has deemed now to... 

Even the most experienced online casino players in Canada who swear by their desktop computer for all of their online gambling needs are rapidly coming round to the fact that mobile casinos are starting to offer an even more convenient and just as enjoyable experience as the larger versions. Software providers are putting unprecedented resources in to the development of new titles that take advantage... 

At the turn of the year, Bally Technologies announced its latest deal as part of its efforts to form an increasingly large footprint at casinos and other land based gambling establishments across Canada. The latest deal is with the government of Saskatchewan, with the company agreeing to provide the area with 650 video lottery terminals to be distributed at venues across the region. Naturally, the... 

Some gambling operators in Canada were rocked in late 2012 by the news that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation planned to remove slots altogether from land based racing venues. The practicalities of the story were that the well-known Slots at Racetracks Program, which was created to stimulate growth and increase revenues in Canada’s gaming industry, was to be cancelled. The program itself... 

Lucky Nugget Casino is one of our favourite online casinos operating in Canada, having featured on our list of recommended online casinos for a long time. It combines everything that the astute Canadian player could want from their gaming experience with excellent promotions and other touches for an all-round enjoyable experience. We also appreciate their work in the industry for the simple fact that... 

Early this year, proposals arose for the building of a brand new complex in downtown Toronto comprising homes, offices and most importantly for our readers, a brand new super casino. While the actual plans themselves are yet to leave the drawing board, the fact that building such a structure in a prime location in Toronto is seen as viable is evidence that Canada is still taking land based gambling... 

If you are one of our readers that has never heard of Kahnawake then there is absolutely no need to worry, you are almost certainly not alone. The Kahnawake Mohawk Territory is a Mohawk reserve on the St. Lawrence River in Quebec and has actually done more to legitimise online casino gaming in Canada than many people give it credit for. The area itself is comparatively tiny, covering just over 48 square...