Bryn Kenney, Sergi Reixach Deny Cheating Allegations Made By Martin Zamani
If you follow poker gossip at all, then by now you’ve probably heard something about accusations directed at high roller Bryn Kenney by one Martin Zamani. On April 21, Zamani appeared on the Doug Polk Podcast to explain his allegations further. Zamani is a tournament poker player, and brother of Ben Zamani, another professional player. […]
How To Catch Causes Of Political Change Before The Media
Political bettors who can catch on to the causes of political change before those changes show up in poll results can get a big win for themselves. Political and social change can be hard to catch before it shows up at the ballot box. But the signs of early transformations are on the ground for […]
With A Regulated Launch In NJ, Vie.gg Is Still Chasing The Esports Betting Dream
Earlier this month, Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) finally launched its online betting platform Vie.gg in New Jersey. EEG had fulfilled its five-day-long “soft play” phase, which it had been required to do by the state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). Bettors can now wager on authorized professional esports events, meaning competitions between video gamers. This […]
The Day Has Arrived! Michigan Joins The Multi-State Internet Poker Agreement
The day Michigan poker players have been waiting for has arrived! Late in the afternoon of April 6, the regulatory bodies of Delaware, Nevada and New Jersey made the joint announcement that the Wolverine State has been accepted into the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA). The three regulators made the announcement through their joint entity, […]
PointsBet Ontario Casino Code – What To Expect From The PointsBet Ontario License
A host of new Ontario online casinos will launch this Monday, April 4, 2022, and one of the most anticipated of the launches include PointsBet. If you’ve seen the PointsBet Canada commercial with the Trailer Park Boys, you may think it’s strictly a sportsbook. But the PointsBet Ontario Casino code will give new players a […]
Understanding Ontario’s Online Gambling Plan, Part IV: The Revenue Question
There are a lot of good reasons to regulate online gambling, from a harm reduction and customer safety standpoint. Inevitably, though, a lot of the political conversation comes down to dollar figures. How much revenue would a legal market for such products add to public coffers? This series, therefore, wouldn’t be complete without an attempt […]
Understanding Ontario’s Online Gambling Plan, Part VII: Canada’s Future
There are few certainties in the gambling industry, as every market is different. At this point, there are still a number of ways things could play out for Ontario. It could: Lose a legal challenge and have to abandon the plan or go back to the drawing board Survive such challenges, but still be a […]
Understanding Ontario’s Online Gambling Plan, Part VI: Legal Challenges
The anticipated Apr. 4 launch of online gambling and sports betting in Ontario has produced a lot of excitement. However, the impending launch also has a few prominent legal questions swirling. Among the most prominent voices opposing the launch have been several First Nations groups; most notably, the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN). […]
Understanding Ontario’s Online Gambling Plan, Part V: Marketing Considerations
Ontario online gambling operators will face different marketing challenges than they do in the US. In Canada, online gambling marketers will need to master bilingual content. They will also be limited in discussing bonus offers in their external messaging, as well needing to adjust to Canadian consumers’ brand awareness levels. On Monday, Ontario’s 15 million […]
Understanding Ontario’s Online Gambling Plan, Part III: The Major Players
Legal Ontario online casinos and sportsbooks are coming, and operators are lining up to serve the regulated market. How will the market shake out? We take a look at it in the various buckets of operators we’ll see enter Ontario. Articles in this series I: The Canadian Status Quo II: The Goal And The Approach […]
