The World Poker Tour heads back to Montreal this October The World Poker Tour (WPT) is making its way back to Montreal for the highly anticipated WPT Playground Festival, set to take place from October 14-30. This marks the second time this year that the WPT is returning to the Playground Poker Club in Kahnawake,
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WSOP Circuit Returns to Playground in Montreal Next Week
The WSOP Circuit tournament is heading back to Canada for its second run of the year The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is making its return to Playground in Montreal, Canada, from August 19 to September 3. This exciting event is set to get the attention of a large crowd of poker enthusiasts eager
Canadian Crypto Exchange Accused of Gambling Away $10 Million in User Funds
ezBtc allegedly misappropriated the money and used it on online gambling sites A Canadian cryptocurrency exchange, ezBtc, and its founder, David Smillie, have been accused of misappropriating nearly $10 million of users’ funds and using the money for gambling purposes. The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC), a regulatory body in Canada, revealed that the platform
Ontario Wants To Take Its Online Casino Market International
The provincial government will open its market internationally with a court’s approval Ontario has been exploring the possibility of allowing online gamblers in the province to play with individuals outside of Canada, a move that could impact the province’s online gaming industry. Premier Doug Ford’s government is seeking a legal ruling to determine whether such
Alberta, Canada, could be a step closer to online poker
The province is inching closer to following Ontario’s lead The Canadian province of Alberta is poised to enter the realm of regulated online poker. Government officials are currently in the final stages of their initial consultations with key stakeholders on a potential overhaul of the province’s iGaming industry. This strategic move mirrors Ontario’s successful model
Alberta, Canada, makes progress in online casino legalization
The province seems to be closer to following the lead set by Ontario According to a spokesperson from the office of Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally, Alberta government officials began meeting with First Nations representations this past week “to hear their perspectives on the potential implications and opportunities” of an
Ontario’s online gaming market safe following Superior Court of Justice ruling
A judge rules that the province isn’t breaking any laws by allowing commercial online gaming The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled on online gaming regulation. The court rejected an application by the Mohawk Council of Kahnawàke (MCK) to permit online gaming within the province, strengthening the legality of iGaming Ontario (iGO). iGaming Ontario unites with the
Popular Canadian poker player dies following armed robbery
Matthew Bergart died after being shot by armed assailants in a home he was visiting Matthew Bergart, a Canadian high-stakes online poker player, was killed in a targeted heist in the early morning hours last Thursday in Toronto. According to the police, the 30-year-old was simply “in the wrong place at the wrong time” when the incident occurred. Bergart was
Binance facing class-action lawsuit in Canada, trouble in the Philippines
The cryptocurrency exchange’s troubles are following it around the world Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is facing more difficulties outside the US, as authorities in Canada and the Philippines recently took action against the company. The company currently accounts for 58% of the total centralized exchange spot trading volume as of March 2024 and is the dominant player in the derivatives
Ontario Court of Appeal to determine if online poker is legal
The court will debate if international poker player-sharing agreements are permissible The Ontario government announced on Monday that it has filed a reference with the province’s Court of Appeal asking whether residents who play poker and online games with people outside the country are doing so legally. The Court of Appeal in Toronto will hear
Alberta begins exploring legalized online gambling and poker
The province has budgeted for a feasibility study into online gaming and poker After seeing the success of Ontario’s regulated online gaming market since it launched in April 2022, another Canadian province is contemplating doing the same. Alberta appears to be ready to at least explore the possibility, but there’s a long way to go.
Inaugural Toronto WSOP Circuit tournament coming in March
The WSOPC makes its first-ever stop in Toronto next month Many outstanding poker players have come from Toronto, including poker legend Daniel Negreanu. He and local players looking to create their own legacy will descend on the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto for the city’s first-ever World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit event from March