Is Canada taking its first steps to regulating online casinos?

 Are we about to see Canada going in the same way as the US in regulating online casinos? In some provinces its fully legal, however in others, draft legislation is on the table. Alberta, a province in Canada, has a population of over 4 million people and is Canada’s third

The different gambling options in Ottawa

 Ottawa, grand capital of Canada not just holds esteem for Victorian architecture, Indigenous Canadian art, museums and the National Gallery but also sets a great hub for gambling. One of the largest cities, with a population of over 870,000 located in the province of Ontario, Ottawa provides every opportunity to gamblers

Ottawa is a primary destination for Americans for testing

 Ever since the COVID-19 outbreak, the world has been seeing major changes in very quick succession. Ever since the first infection in the city of Wuhan, China, more than 400,000 confirmed cases have arisen around the world to this date and more can be expected in the future. Before a

The future of online gambling in Canada 2020

 Depending on where you live, it may be confusing as to what options are available to you for online gambling. There are taboos associated with online gaming, where many feel the activity is not legal or safe to enjoy. Take Canada for example — there are many options offered to

Canada’s role in video gaming’s seemingly unstoppable success

 It is that time of year now when people not only reflect on the 12 months which have just gone by, but also take a look at the future and consider what could happen across the coming year. Such predictions are also particularly common in the business world, with many

Technology’s continued influence on home entertainment

 In years past, people had few options to entertain themselves at home. There was only a handful of channels and whatever was on the radio. In the advent of satellite and cable television, however, those options really began to open up. While satellite TV was expensive at first, an increasing

Canada Considers Ratifying Single Game Betting Options to Increase Tax Revenue

 A recent ruling by the US Supreme Court has had far-reaching consequences for Canada, which is now considering following in its neighbour’s footsteps and legalising single-game betting options. Canada has already been proactive in legalising sports betting and other types of online gaming, yet a federal ban remains on single-game

Level-Up Your Weekend at the Capital Gaming Expo!

 This weekend, indulge your inner gamer at Ottawa’s very own Capital Gaming Expo! Held on April 1st and 2nd at the Nepean Sportsplex, CGX is set to shine a spotlight on what the Canadian video game industry is all about! The annual event, which showcases all things gaming in every form, was

Take a Leap into the World of Video Games at PAX East 2017

 Photos taken by Isabel Payne. Logo belongs to PAX East.  Each year, tens of thousands of gaming fans descend upon Boston for a weekend of sublime overindulgence on all things video games. What began in 2004 as a smallish convention in Bellevue, Washington dedicated towards gaming, has blown up over

#OLMGamer Dives Back into Thedas in Dragon Age: Inquisition

 In-game screenshots taken by Isabel Payne on Xbox One. All rights belong to Bioware.  After recently re-starting the Dragon Age: Inquisition campaign, I felt compelled to write about how much I adore this series as a whole, despite the third game being released almost three years ago. The Dragon Age series

#OLMGamer: Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is an Explosion of Frustrating Cuteness

 Let me begin by saying: this game will likely tear your friendship, relationship, or family apart. While the game appears simplistic in layout and control, coordinating through Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime quickly becomes a complex and endlessly frustrating (and fun) game, whether you’re playing alone or in co-op with up

#OLMGamer- A Wasteland Experience Like No Other in Fallout 4

 In-game screenshots taken by Isabel Payne. All rights belong to Bethesda Softworks. After almost a year after its release, does the post-apocalypse game Fallout 4 live up to the hype? The answer is a big bold and italicized YES! After over 140 hours of exploring irradiated ruins, fighting horrifying mutated

The Benefits of Airsoft Gaming

 One of the most popular gaming experiences around involves airsoft guns, and people from all walks of life love to play. In most cases, ex-military and law enforcement professionals like to play airsoft games because it helps them keep their skills sharpened. There is a fair amount of equipment that

OLG Playing Catch Up

 Thirteen months on from the launch of its own regulated internet gambling site and the OLG (Ontario and Lottery and Gaming Corporation) is still playing catch up in the hyper competitive world of online gambling. With Ontarians estimated to wager over $400M at offshore online gambling sites, the OLG’s launch

The Competitive Mind: Your Brain On Poker

 Ever wonder how your brain works when you’re playing a competitive game? In 2014, Bwin asked that question and began researching your brain on poker, analyzing the different levels of brain activity between a beginner and an expert poker player. How did it work? Researchers observed 6 players (2 beginners,

Kazakhstan’s Nursultan Nazarbayev Wins His Fifth Election

 Photo courtesy: Official site of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan It came as no surprise, Nursultan Nazarbayev has won yet another election in the Central Asian country of Kazakhstan. The incumbent president knows his country and his people well. President Nazarbayev is an experienced politician. In his campaign, he

Why Ontarians are Going Online Overseas for Gambling

 Written by John Sorensen In recent years, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission (OLG) has been going online to try to attract new patrons from across the province by offering online casino games, poker tournaments and even Lotto 6/49, Lotto Max and ENCORE tickets over the internet.  There can be no doubt that