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Flag of British Columbia with a judges' gavel in front of it. The B.C. Law Society has banned Russell Sean McDonough from practicing law for seven years. The clients' money has been returned.

B.C. Lawyer Stole Over $8M In Client Funds To Facilitate Gambling Problem

The B.C. Law Society has banned lawyer Russell Sean McDonough from practicing law for seven years. The clients' money has been returned.

Posted on: February 9, 2024 | | Matthew Lomon

Studies Find Link Between Video Game Loot Boxes And Problem Gambling

Problem gambling researchers are concerned video game loot boxes are just disguised gambling that could negatively impact children.

Posted on: March 24, 2023 | | Matthew Lomon

bclc returns more than 2 billion to players, province in 2022

Lotto Winners, Province Reap More Than $2 Billion From BCLC In 2022

BCLC shelled out more than $802 million in prizes and sold over 100 million winning tickets in 2022. Sales also generated $1.3 billion for the province.

Posted on: January 13, 2023 | | Jose Colorado

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Visit These Canadian Casinos For Summertime Fun From Coast-to-Coast

Hot summer days are a great excuse to head out on a Canadian road trip and check out some of the country's best casinos.

Posted on: July 11, 2022 | | Katarina Vojvodic

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Player Wins Third-Largest Powerbucks Slots Jackpot At BCLC’s Casino Nanaimo

BC slots player leaves Casino Nanaimo with the third-largest jackpot in the history of Powerbucks slots. Cha-ching!

Posted on: April 1, 2022 | | Jose Colorado

Gambling Addiction Hotlines Available In Each Canadian Province

Each of Canada's 13 provinces and territories have helplines for gambling addiction support. Here are the numbers and resources available.

Posted on: March 11, 2022 | | Jose Colorado

March Madness NCAA Tournament Canada Betting

How To Bet On March Madness In Canada: A Province-By-Province Look

While Ontario's launch of private market operators only allows for men's NCAA final bets, you can still get action on all of March Madness.

Posted on: March 7, 2022 | | Jose Colorado

Most Canadian Provinces Will Have Winter Olympics Betting As Beijing Games Approach

Expanded market of Ontario online sports betting operators will not be ready by opening ceremony, may not be ready at all for Beijing Games.

Posted on: January 14, 2022 | | Katarina Vojvodic

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Apollo Funds Acquires Great Canadian Gaming, Appoints CEO

Apollo Global Management has announced its affiliate, Apollo Funds, has completed its acquisition of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCG). The CA$2.48 billion acquisition closed on Sept 22. Apollo now has control over 25 casinos located in Ontario, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, and New Brunswick, according to the agreement.

Posted on: September 29, 2021 | | Katarina Vojvodic