Canada News - Page 26

Police are searching for the true owner of a $12.5 million lottery prize, as 3 people are charged with theft.

Slot machine giant International Game Technology has been granted to replace at least half of the government-run video lottery terminal in Quebec.

Catholic schools and organizations in Edmonton will no longer be permitted to fundraise using gambling.

British Columbia charities hit by reduced gaming grants.

Stats Can report shows gambling revenue up after a decline in 2008.

This week, two countries have announced that are taking vastly different approaches to online gambling. While the Netherlands has decided to license and regulate online poker — and online poker only — South Africa's courts have banned online gambling completely.

Nova Scotia to go ahead on online gambling as part of new gaming development strategy.

Newfoundland not intending to embrace online gambling.

$6 million in improvements begins at Gold Dust Casino after delays.

The Canadian Open Poker Championship is an 11-day event featuring 13 events at three of Calgary's premier casinos.

Alberta "considering" online gambling as a revenue source.

As speculated online gambling will be introduced in Ontario.

Canada changes regulations that will see certain illegal gambling charges upgrade to "serious crime".

Six Midi Bac players accused of cheating Casino Rama.

Casino Regina settles its labour dispute after 52 days of strike.

Speculation among experts that Ontario may be next to offer online gambling.

The unique egalitarianism of the WSOP Main Event was showcased in a special way at the ESPN feature table on Day 6 of the tournament as a Canadian optometrist with MS was cheered on by his son.

B.C first nations will establish their own gambling authority in response to government lack of sharing of lottery revenue.

The “Best Poker Players Never to Win a World Series of Poker Gold Bracelet” list got one player shorter over the weekend, as Gavin Smith won the $2,500 Mixed Hold’em championship (Event #44) to earn $268,238 and his first WSOP bracelet on Saturday night.

Lottery mania and ticket buying continues as no winner yet for Canada's major jackpot.