The newly renovated Horseshoe Las Vegas, formerly Bally’s, will host a World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit series for the first time under the rebranded name next month.
Caesars Entertainment is currently remodeling the entire property but officially changed the hotel name to the iconic Horseshoe brand last month. By the summer when the WSOP rolls into town, the rooms and casino will look much different than last year.
The poker room at Horseshoe has already been renovated and Las Vegas poker players are raving about the quality of the “new” room.
Take a look at the new Horseshoe Poker Room here!
WSOP Circuit Series at a Glance
The WSOP Circuit tour isn’t making it’s first trip to the Las Vegas Strip property. In fact, Bally’s hosted a Circuit series last March. But come Feb. 9, the WSOP will host its first ring events under the Horseshoe brand.
In total, there will be 18 Circuit rings handed out to tournament winners up until Feb. 23. On the final day of the series, the Horseshoe will also host a $400 mega satellite to the 2023 WSOP Main Event, which starts July 3 at the same venue.
The series kicks off with a $400 no-limit hold’em tournament, and the Main Event, which costs $1,700 to enter, starts Feb. 17 with the first of three Day 1 starting flights. Other series highlights include an $1,125 Mystery Bounty (Feb. 18), $250 Ladies Event (Feb. 14), and $3,000 High Roller (Feb. 22).
There are also three non-hold’em events on the schedule — $400 Omaha/8 (Feb. 15), $400 H.O.R.S.E. (Feb. 16), and $400 Pot-Limit Omaha (Feb. 21).
Horsehoe Las Vegas WSOP Circuit Series Full Schedule
Below is a look at the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Las Vegas schedule. For more information, including times and structures, click here.
Dates
Buy-In
Event #
Tournament
Feb. 9-11
$400
1
No-Limit Hold’em
Feb. 11
$600
2
No-Limit Hold’em Big 30k Stack
Feb. 12
$250
3
No-Limit Hold’em
Feb. 13-15
$600
4
Monster Stack No-Limit Hold’em
Feb. 14-15
$250
5
Ladies Event No-Limit Hold’em
Feb. 15-16
$600
6
Seniors Event No-Limit Hold’em
Feb. 15-16
$400
7
Omaha 8
Feb. 16-17
$400.
8
Seniors Event No-Limit Hold’em
Feb. 16-17
$400
9
H.O.R.S.E.
Feb. 17-21
$1,700
10
Circuit Main Event No-Limit Hold’em
Feb. 17-18
$2,200
11
High Roller No-Limit Hold’em
Feb. 18-21
$1,125
12
Mystery Bounty No-Limit Hold’em
Feb. 20-21
$400
13
No-Limit Hold’em
Feb. 21-22
$600
14
No-Limit Hold’em
Feb. 21-22
$400
15
Pot-Limit Omaha
Feb. 22-23
$400
16
No-Limit Hold’em Double Stack
Feb. 22-23
$3,000
17
High Roller No-Limit Hold’em
Feb. 23
$250
18
No-Limit Hold’em
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Dive into January with another collection of the best new online slots of the week. Enjoy mythology, Roman warriors, and cute cats in some of the biggest releases from the best developers in town.
Rise of Atlantis is the newest game for 2023 from Blueprint Gaming. It’s based on Greek mythology and offers cascading reels, free spins, and increasing multipliers.
Next, we return to the Colosseum in Play’n GO’s Game of Gladiators Uprising. This new sequel to one of Play’n GO’s most action-packed games features more fights and tons more bonus fun.
We continue our round-up of the best new online slots of the week with Chase the Cheddar from Arrow’s Edge. It’s another cartoon caper that follows hot on the heels of 2022’s feline-themed games such as Book of Time and Phat Cats Megaways.
We complete our weekly online slots collection with Masters of Olympus from Snowborn Games. It’s a Greek mythology-themed slot with more bonus features than you can toss a golden fleece at.
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Dive into the watery world of Greek mythology in Blueprint Gaming’s new Rise of Atlantis slot. Land rising multipliers to help enhance your cascading wins!
2023 is already shaping up to be a good year for Blueprint Gaming. The major slots developer has several big releases in the pipeline, including a new addition to the Jackpot King range. However, for multi-reel fans, there’s just one Blueprint game to play this month: Rise of Atlantis.
Rise of Atlantis is a Greek mythology-themed slot featuring a big 6×5 game area. The slot uses a cascading reels mechanic where all winning combos disappear from the screen to be replaced by symbols from above.
A rising multiplier may trigger at random on any spin. Look out for the bubble multiplier which floats up and attaches itself to any reel position. You win the corresponding multiplier if it applies to any cascading win that spin. Best of all, the multiplier increases by one after each qualifying win.
This wouldn’t be a Blueprint Gaming slot without some free spins action. You trigger a free spins round by landing four or more scatters anywhere in view. You win 12 free games to begin with. Rising multipliers may appear as well during any spin. However, they act a little differently here. The multiplier applies to all the cascades for that entire spin. And, of course, the multiplier will rise by one or more directly afterward.
Progressive multipliers featured a lot in our best new online slots of the week for 2022. Blueprint Gaming is continuing that trend in 2023 with Rise of Atlantis. Give it a play for free today.
From mythical Greece to ancient Rome now with Play’n GO’s newest slot, Game of Gladiators Uprising. Enter the Colosseum and win up to 6000x total stake. Prepare for battle!
Play’n GO released the original Game of Gladiators slot back in 2019. The five-reel online slot offered 20 paylines and a range of special random featuring the fighting gladiators.
The battling Roman fighters are back in this welcome sequel. Those ‘Primus’ features make a return in Game of Gladiators Uprising. After any spin, 1 of 5 random bonuses may trigger. Modifiers include the Spear Attack with 3–6 random wilds, the Sword Attack with duplicated reels and entire reels filled with Mega Wilds.
Extra wilds have been added for this Game of Gladiators Uprising sequel. Any gladiator appearing on the reels triggers a respin. Plus, 3–5 wilds are added to the reels for a chance of forming more winning combinations.
There’s a new free spins feature for this sumptuous slot sequel. You trigger the Champions of the Arena Free Spins bonus by landing two gladiators on the reels at the same time.
Start by guessing which gladiator will emerge victorious. You reach every attack point by collecting five corresponding gladiators during the spins. You may also accrue multipliers ranging from 2x to 50x during the bonus round. The free spins end once any gladiator loses all three of their lives.
We loved the original Game of Gladiators slot. However, Game of Gladiators Uprising adds another level of excitement – and a ton of variance. Give the game a spin for free today.
Will you will be the mouse who got the cheese or a cat who’s got the cream? Try Chase the Cheddar from Arrow’s Edge and find out.
2022 saw plenty of old-school slots featuring warring mice and cats. Phat Cats Megaways brought big-reel action to the online casinos, while Book of Time from Hacksaw Gaming offered cartoon frolics with wild multipliers.
Arrow’s Edge goes down the old-school Tom & Jerry route this week with Chase the Cheddar. The game is vintage in every sense, with a jolly soundtrack and simple graphics a very deliberate marketing ploy from the Russian developer. But then, that’s no surprise given Arrow’s Edge’s commitment to mobile gaming and simplicity over 3D graphics.
You play Chase the Cheddar on a 4×5 set-up. There are 1,024 ways to win and the cat acts as the game’s wild symbol.
You trigger free spins by landing mouse symbols on the reels. Once you complete the meter, you win a corresponding number of spins. For example, you win three free spins with three mouse symbols, ten spins with six mice and 15 free games with nine bonus symbols. It’s also possible to retrigger free spins during the bonus feature.
Look out too for cheese symbols which appear during the base game. These add cash prizes to your haul as long as they land on the reels at the same time as a mouse. It’s possible to accumulate multiple cheese prizes for a big payout.
Chase the Cheddar is easy on the eye and offers a good chance of payouts, even if you don’t trigger those free spins. Give the game a play for free at VegasSlotsOnline.
Climb to the home of the Gods in Masters of Olympus from Snowborn Games! Hit the Zeus Respins bonus with expanding wilds as you play 1,024 ways of mythical excitement.
We end our round-up of the best new online slots of the week with another dose of Greek myth mayhem. Masters of Olympus is the latest slice of slots goodness from Snowborn Games, who enjoyed a great 2022 with some excellent releases.
The game is high-volatility and offers 1,024 ways to win across its five reels. Wild symbols complete the gaps in winning paylines and also can be collected in order to trigger the respins bonus.
During this Zeus Respins feature, all wilds expand downward to fill the reel they appear on. In addition, the expanded wild shifts one reel position before a respin happens. Extra wild symbols may appear too which also expand.
You also collect gold coins during the respins bonus. These collect in special prize meters which trigger the Spartan Bonus or Olympus Bonus once either is full. Alternatively, you may activate the bonus round by hitting three relevant scatters on reels one, three, and five at the same time.
The bonus features works like Hold & Win features. You play free spins and reset them after any win. Look out for bonus symbols such as silver shields which award a 1–9x multiplier and Aphrodite who issues a multiplier on any symbols for that spin and the next! There are also Hot Spots which appear at random to indicate where the multipliers may fall.
2022 was crammed with exciting and volatile Greek-themed slots, and Masters of Olympus deserves a place among them. Give the game a spin for free right now.
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Before it was closed on May 18, 2012, Nevada State Prison had a reputation for being one of the most notorious penitentiary facilities in the United States.
But it wasn’t just known for being the state’s main execution site, it also became famous thanks to its official prison casino that was run by – and for – inmates for 35 years between 1932-67.
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The Nevada State Prison was initially constructed in 1862 and suffered two big fires within its first decade, one of which completely destroyed the original building.
We won’t go over the prison’s history today, though, so let’s fast forward to around 70 years later to March 19, 1931, when gambling was legalized in the state of Nevada.
Governor Fred Balzar signed Assembly Bill 98 into law, which had been introduced after the stock market crash of 1929.
During the period of the Great Depression that followed, Nevada was funding the construction of the Hoover Dam and needed to generate revenues from alternative methods.
It was this ruling that saw Nevada State Prison take the unprecedented step of opening an inmate-run casino known as the “Bullpen” in 1932.
This was something that had never been done before and has never been replicated since in United States penal history.
A Legitimate Operation?
Now, your first thought on hearing about a casino run in a prison is probably that things must have quickly descended into chaos.
But the opposite was true; the casino ran effectively for over three decades.
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During this time a wide range of casino games were available for inmates to wager on, including blackjack, craps, poker, gin rummy, and even sports betting – the theory being that a casino would keep the prisoners busy and out of trouble.
One Assemblyman, Howard McKissick, even suggested that gambling would prevent “homosexual problems”.
It was well known that gambling took place in US prisons anyway, so it was figured that a regulated venue would help to prevent more sinister forms of gambling taking place within the prison walls.
The Bullpen had such a good reputation during its golden years that even state officials and members of the local Kiwanis Club would come to enjoy a flutter.
In other words, there was no feeling that this was a seedy or dangerous operation.
Interestingly, the Bullpen even had its own form of currency: Coins in the denominations of 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c, $1, and $5.
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All in all, they were not much different to the gambling tokens you can find in any regular casino.
Today, casino tokens from the Bullpen are serious collectors’ items with some of them selling on eBay for over $300 per coin.
Why Did The Bullpen Close?
If it was clear that a regulated casino within a prison was having a positive impact on inmate behavior and the general prison environment, why was the operation scrapped in 1967?
The answer to that question begins with the name of one man, Warden Carl Hocker.
Hocker had come in from the California prison system to run Nevada State Prison.
At the time, the California prison system had different ideals to those in place in the Silver State and it was obvious that he saw no benefit in maintaining a pro-gambling atmosphere within the prison.
“I think gambling in prison is a degradation, and it’s certainly not constructive. We’re trying to replace it with constructive, wholesome activities that will contribute to a decent, healthful state of mind,” Hocker said at the time.
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The controversial decision saw Hocker put an emphasis on more socially acceptable prisoner activities, such as handicrafts, chess, volleyball, ping pong, and bridge.
There remains a degree of skepticism around Hocker’s reasons for closing the casino.
Speculation was rife at the time that a prison riot – caused by a disagreement in the casino – had led to legislators introducing a bill to close it.
Could It Happen Again?
The U.S. government spends approximately $80 billion every year on prison running costs.
It’s food for thought that part of that money could be recouped in revenue generated by opening legitimate and regulated casinos within prisons.
But despite the evidence that the Bullpen helped to improve prisoner behavior during its time in existence, there appears to be no appetite to re-introduce casinos into U.S. prisons.
And while illegal and underground gambling will always occur in prisons it is unlikely that we will see an official, regulated U.S. prison casino again.
The Bullpen’s relative obscurity is proof that the authorities are not exactly proud of having operated a casino within Nevada State Prison for over 30 years and the argument about whether it did more harm than good for the prison and its prisoners will continue to rage on.
The Prison Today
The Nevada State Prison officially closed its doors on May 18, 2012 and ceased being the state’s site of executions in 2016 when a new execution chamber was completed at Ely State Prison.
Since this time, guided tours of the old facilities have become quite popular. During the walking tours you can learn about the many unique sights and stories that made up prison life.
As the site of many executions, the prison’s bloody history has also led many people to suggest the huge building is haunted. The prison was even featured on an episode of the paranormal TV show Ghost Adventures.
Night-time ghost tours of the prison are also occasionally offered. But be warned, they are not for the faint hearted.
Many who have gone on them have reported unexplained voices and some very eerie encounters…
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It’s been a busy week for Fanatics, which was approved as a Massachusetts sports betting operator and soon-to-be on-site betting partner of the Washington Commanders.
In the last two days, the sports apparel retailer has drastically increased its position in the market. It received unanimous approval to join the Massachusetts sports betting market and will open its first retail betting location inside FedEx Field.
fast-tracked to move up the world of online and in-person betting
The company is now fast-tracked to move up the world of online and in-person betting, especially during football season.
Obtaining approval in Massachusetts
Fanatics met with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) multiple times before it was granted its temporary betting license approval. The latter required the former to provide them with an internal model to promote safe gambling before being granted access to the market.
can provide betting odds at brick-and-mortar locations
Fanatics is now on track to receive a Category 3 sports betting license, meaning that it can provide betting odds at brick-and-mortar locations once that state’s market opens on January 31. The online and mobile markets have an estimated launch date of March and will require operators to possess a Category 1 license.
The company’s license will be tied to Plainridge Park Casino. Penn Sports Interactive, owner of Barstool sportsbook, also holds a license through Plainridge.
The decision is a quick reversal of the MGC’s previous stance on Fanatics. Last week, the regulator expressed concern over the company’s intent to cross-sell sports merchandise and sports betting services to patrons.
Fanatics is still yet to unveil its online platform to the public. There were hopes that this would be a moot point, but the company has opted to hold a behind-closed-doors reveal.
DraftKings, FanDuel, and Betr are all in the process of pitching their services to the MGC. Several others are on the horizon, and Caesars, BetMGM, and WynnBet have already been approved.
On-site in FedEx Field
While Fanatics just struck success in New England, it is also breaking barriers outside the nation’s capital.
With the help of the Washington Commanders, Fanatics is launching its first in-person sportsbook inside FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. It will open for business on January 20, pending regulatory approval, just in time for the second round of the NFL playoffs and ahead of the all-important Super Bowl.
through its partnership with the Commanders
Fanatics received a sports betting license in November through its partnership with the Commanders, a few months after FedEx Field passed a vote 6-1 as a new site for sports betting.
NFL policy mandates that in-arena sportsbooks remain closed on days when the host team is in action. The exception to the rule is the Arizona Cardinals, who can keep their sportsbook open since it is .3 miles away on campus grounds, but not directly a part of the stadium.
The Commanders were reportedly aware of the league’s rule and still applied for (and received) their license last year. Sports betting is already legal in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C., and local bettors will be ready to go when the venue opens.
Fanatics CEO Michale Rubin said last fall that the company plans to offer sports betting in 15-20 states by the time the next football season starts.
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Imagine how amazing it would be to jet off to The Bahamas to play in the PokerStars Players Championship, a $25,000 buy-in tournament awarding life-changing prizes. Now think how awesome it would be to get your hands on a $30,000 PSPC Platinum Pass, which included accommodation, travel expenses, and more, and do so for free. Seems like the thing of dreams, right?
The award-winning Poker In The Ears podcast is giving away a $30,000 PSPC Platinum Pass for free. That’s correct, you could be heading to The Bahamas to rub shoulders with some of poker’s greats just for following a few simple steps. Before we show you how to throw your hat into the ring for this incredible prize, PokerNews must inform you that this promotion is only open to residents of Canada, United Kingdom, and the United States (excluding Florida, New York, and Washington). Sorry to people outside of these countries, but PokerNews does not make the rules.
In addition, you must be aged at least 18 years old if you are a resident of Canada or the United Kingdom, and at least 21 years old if you are entering from the United States. Please do not enter the contest if you are unable to make your own way to The Bahamas in a little over two weeks’ time because there is no cash alternative, plus you could take this life-changing prize away from someone else.
Familiarize yourself with the promotion’s terms and conditions here.
First things first, you must have a validated PokerStars account to be in with a chance of winning a $30,000 PSPC Platinum Pass. This means you have made at least one deposit into your account and are not currently self-excluded or have opted out of PokerStars communication.
Next, you need to be on PokerStars’ Discord server. Setting up a Discord account is free and easy, and requires no downloads because you can access Discord via your internet browser. Once in the PokerStars Discord server, find the “podcast discussion” channel and type “I’m in.” You must do this before 12:01 a.m. GMT on Monday 16 January, so you must act fast, or you will miss out.
Within the next 24 hours, James Hartigan himself will send you a direct message on Discord containing a link to a simple questionairre. This is so that PokerStars has your name and contact details. You will also need to confirm you are eligible to enter the contest and can travel to The Bahamas. The first 50 people to complete the survey progress to the next stage; PokerNews is told that the message from Hartigan will likely be sent on the morning, UK time, on January 16.
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On January 17, PokerStars will contact the 50 lucky people who progressed from the previous stage. PokerStars will ask you to confirm you are happy to potentially appear on the Poker In The Ears podcast that is filmed on January 18. You will also be asked for your Zoom details, so make sure you have a free Zoom account.
Them between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. GMT on January 18, that is a Tuesday, one lucky entrant will appear on the Poker In The Ears podcast! All that is required then is to pick one of the following three categories to answer a trivia question about:
The PokerStrs Caribbean Adventure (PCA)
The PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC)
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Transfers for you and a companion between the arrival airport in The Bahamas and the hotel
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We will discuss the history of gambling in the Canadian province, and we’ll go over the legal and illegal gambling activities there. You will learn more about the available online and land-based casinos in Ontario, and we will give you a few recommendations to try out. Without further ado, let’s dive right into it.
History of Gambling Laws in Ontario
Things were not looking good on the gambling front in Ontario when in 1874, the province passed the Criminal Code. It included laws that made any game of chance illegal. The only activity that was not considered illegal was horse race betting. Anything other than that was prohibited under the gambling laws in Ontario.
Things started to gradually shift in the middle of the 19th century, when charitable gambling, and more particularly, lotteries, became quite common on the territory of Canada, Ontario included. The Ontario Lottery Corporation Act was passed in 1975, and subsequently, the Ontario Lottery Corporation (OLC) was established in the same year with the purpose of regulating any such activities.
The OLC was later replaced by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), which is now responsible for the lottery, First Nations and commercial casinos, the best online casinos in Ontario, charity gambling, and slot machines at horse racing tracks. Now, we’ll proceed with reviewing the legal and illegal gambling activities in the province.
Legal and Illegal Gambling Activities
Over the last few decades, Ontario has become the center of gambling in Canada. It is one of the provinces with a great number of gambling enthusiasts. We consider them quite lucky since, as you can see in the table below, most gambling activities are completely legal according to the Ontario gambling laws.
🎱 Lottery
Legal
🎰 Slots
Legal
🏒 Sports Betting
Legal
🏇 Horse Race Betting
Legal
🌐 Online Casinos
Legal
🏨 Land-Based Casinos
Legal
♠️ Poker
Legal
According to different sources, Canadians spend over $4 billion on offshore casino sites and $16 billion on land-based casinos. Ontario is the province with the largest gambling revenue of $3.8 billion for 2021. Considering the trend worldwide, these numbers will most likely continue to grow in the future.
Ontario Online Gambling Laws
The Ontario online gambling laws have recently undergone significant changes. As of April 4th, 2022, the online gambling market in the Canadian province is officially regulated. Previously it was part of a grey area. As of writing this article, there are 16 operators with granted approval to legally provide their services to Ontario residents. 13 of them have already gone live.
Ontario residents can play at world-class brands. We are talking about reputable operators like the best Canadian casinos online in 2023. Experienced gamblers know that these sites provide a safe gambling experience with an excellent selection of games, including but not limited to slots, table games, live dealer tables, and sports betting. They are available on desktop and mobile devices, and you can benefit from attractive promotions for new and long-term players.
Land-Based Casino Gambling Laws in Ontario
Next, we will discuss the Ontario gambling laws regarding land-based casinos. First, we should start by saying that they are completely legal. Not only that, but there are nearly 30 gambling venues on the territory of the province, including a combination of First Nations casinos and commercial operators. Here is a list of some of the best land-based casinos in Ontario:
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Slot enthusiasts will be happy to know that these operators include hundreds and thousands of slot machines, including players’ favourites like 88 Fortune, Wheel of Fortune, Buffalo, and The Great Immortals. In addition, you can play video poker, keno, roulette, blackjack, poker, craps, and more.
Ontario Legal Gambling Age
18 is the age of majority in Ontario, or in other words, when you are legally considered an adult. This, however, is not the legal gambling age in the province. The Ontario legal gambling age is 19. Any operator that provides services to underage players faces serious consequences, including fines of up to $200,000.
Bear in mind that the legal gambling age may differ in other Canadian provinces, regions, and cities, the same way that the Canadian gambling laws vary across the country. For example, Manitoba, Quebec, Alberta, Ottawa, and Calgary have a minimum gambling age requirement of 19, while for the rest of the provinces in Canada, this is 18.
Ontario Gambling Laws Conclusion
The Ontario gambling laws are extremely favorable to players from the Canadian province. You can enjoy a wide variety of games, including slots, roulette, blackjack, baccarat, and more. Horse racing is also legal. According to the new Ontario gambling laws, online casinos are now a fully regulated market.
The official regulatory body is iGaming Ontario (iGO). It works in partnership with the Government of Ontario and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). By the looks of it, the Canadian province is on its way to becoming one of the biggest regulated gambling markets in North America. Remember to always play responsibly and within limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is the end of our article about the gambling laws in Ontario. We have discussed the most important aspects of the gambling scene in the Canadian province. If you have any questions, have a look at the short but helpful FAQ section below:
1️⃣ Is gambling legal in Ontario?
Yes, you can legally gamble in the Canadian province. According to Ontario gambling laws, players can enjoy playing at land-based and online casinos and participate in sports betting, horse race betting, lottery, and more. Ontario is a rather liberal and welcoming place for gamblers.
2️⃣ Can I gamble online in Ontario?
Absolutely. In fact, as per the Ontario online gambling laws, sites operating in the province are now regulated by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). There are 16 operators with issued licenses, and more are expected to follow suit.
3️⃣ Are there land-based casinos in Ontario?
Yes, there are. According to the casino gambling laws in Ontario, First Nations and commercial casinos are completely legal. Currently, there are nearly 30 options for players in the province. Some of the most popular ones are Caesars Windsor, Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort, Casino Niagara, Casino Rama Resort, and Elements Casino Brantford.
4️⃣ What is the Ontario legal gambling age?
To participate in any game of chance in Ontario, you must be 19 years old. This is the Ontario legal gambling age requirement. Operators providing any services to underage players risk significant fines of up to $200,000 and, in the worst case, their license being revoked.
5️⃣ What are the legal gambling activities in Ontario?
You will be happy to know that most gambling activities in the state are legal. Lottery, bingo, online and brick-and-mortar casinos, sports betting, horse race betting – you name it. As per our Ontario gambling laws conclusion, the Canadian province is on its way to becoming one of the biggest regulated gambling markets in North America.
Breakwater Island Limited, which is Ville Resort-Casino’s operator, has been charged by the Office of Liquor and Gambling Regulation (OLGR) with three different counts of restriction on various agreements.
The charges were presented to the public last December, a few months after Channel Nine’s program “60 Minutes” presented a report about the allegedly illegal operations at the casino located between Cairns and Brisbane in Australia’s North Queensland.
The Ville Claims It Had Obeyed All OLGR Requirements
According to a spokesperson, the Ville had complied with all the casino regulations imposed by the OLGR in Queensland. The spokesperson detailed the resort’s stand, explaining that Ville believed it had operated “lawfully” while taking its obligations seriously.
The same representative explained that The Ville received the evidence provided by the OLGR on December 9, 2022, and that the operator was still busy assessing the brief evidence with the help of their attorneys.
At the same time, The Ville expressed its strong belief that it had accurately followed all OLGR-approved regulations related to the issued part of the subject matter. Accordingly, the operator chose to enter the “not guilty” plea to all three charges in the Townsville Magistrates Court on January 6 using its representative Richard Perry KC.
Allegations Regarding Bringing in More “High Rollers”
As a rule of thumb, Queenslands’ regulations require casinos to receive approval for various arrangements and agreements, junket-like agreements included. All casinos that decide to enter into a junket-style operation, therefore, need to first obtain the necessary approval from the legal authorities. This is needed to get better control over the gambling industry and to lower the number of criminal acts.
According to the report completed by Channel 9 and aired last August, The Ville had allegedly paid an illegal junket operator using loyalty points and cash to attract more high rollers to the venue in Townville. The matter has been adjourned for the time being and it will go back to court in March.
OLGR is responsible for regulating the liquor industry in such a way that can help minimize the harm caused by the abuse and misuse of alcohol misuse while maintaining “the integrity and probity of the gambling industry in Queensland”. At the same time, OLGR needs to make sure that both the state and the local community will benefit from legal gambling activities.
As part of its goal to cut the regulatory burden on the Australian state’s liquor and gaming industries, OLGR set up a panel made up of community leaders, industry, and government representatives in 2012. The newly formed panel would be responsible for reviewing all liquor licensing, as well as trading hours, nose restrictions, and gaming activities.
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A.C. says: When should you quit playing during a gambling session? Most advice revolves around the monetary consideration, focusing on protecting a big win or limiting losses. The advice in this article is related to that, but really boils down to using common sense. It advocates paying attention to what you know is the logical thing to do, whether based on your current results or simply maximizing the experience. It sounds a little bit like a cop-out, but because of several points made in this article, there aren’t any hard-and-fast rules for stopping. That’s okay; relying on common sense is good advice for all levels of player. However, there’s a fairly solid rule of thumb for expert players who know how to play with an advantage, e.g., by counting cards in blackjack or playing a video poker progressive that’s above breakeven. Assuming you’re adequately bankrolled, you should stop when the game conditions deteriorate or when you’re too tired to play accurately. For pros, the paramount consideration for deciding when to stop is almost always whether or not the game continues to be beatable, not how much has been won or lost, especially after a small amount of play.
This article was written by Frank Scoblete in association with 888casino.
When Is It Quittin’ Time?
At any point in your contest with the casino you could be in any one of the following situations:
You are way ahead and feeling like the true champion of the world.
You are way behind, in short, you’re taking an absolute beating
You are a little or somewhat ahead, not bad.
You are a little or somewhat behind, not good.
You are even or about even, you have plenty for another session sometime later or tomorrow.
You’re tired.
Let us say you have played enough time at the table or the machine to feel you have had a full experience. You don’t feel short changed.
A mixed martial arts (MMA) coach who is part of an ongoing betting investigation was reportedly working with an offshore sportsbook. ESPN reported the allegations on Thursday, citing numerous sources who stated that James Krause was an offshore sportsbook agent for years.
agent for the Costa Rica-based ABCBetting sportsbook
People who had been placing bets through Krause claim that the coach was an agent for the Costa Rica-based ABCBetting sportsbook, dating back to 2019. Krause has already admitted that he was a part of an online wagering group that was engaged in a number of different activities.
His role as an agent reportedly saw him providing bettors with login info for the sportsbook and often a line of credit. They would place wagers through the site and directly pay Krause if they lost, typically through PayPal or Venmo.
Suspicious betting activity
Krause’s potential involvement in shady betting came to light following a UFC fight on November 5, where he coached Darrick Minner against Shayilan Nuerdanbieke. Numerous US government agencies are currently investigating suspicious betting activity surrounding the bout.
Sportsbooks in New York, New Jersey, and even offshore reported a lot of unusual betting activity on Minner losing the fight in the first round and/or for the bout to last under 2.5 rounds. Ultimately, Minner was knocked out just over a minute into the fight.
Following the suspicious betting activity, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement stopped sportsbooks from accepting bets on any events involving Krause. The incident also led to some jurisdictions in Canada briefly suspending all betting on UFC fights.
UFC fighters and their teams were only banned from betting on fights in October. This included fights in which they were involved. Betting was reportedly widespread among fighters and their teams before the introduction of the ban.
Both Minner and Krause were suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission indefinitely for not disclosing details of an injury during a pre-fight medical questionnaire. Another one Krause’s fighters, Jeff Molina, has also been suspended by the commission. Talking about his suspension, Molina said that it was for “betting on UFC just like half the roster does.” The UFC has since released Minner from its books and told anyone who trains with Krause or uses his gym that they would also face bans.
A reputation for betting
Krause had a decent reputation in MMA before the allegations came to light. He was seen as one of the up-and-coming coaches who was aiding numerous UFC title contenders, such as the interim flyweight champion in the UFC, Brandon Moreno.
the subscription betting tips service he was running had about 2,000 subscribers
During a podcast in August, Krause revealed that the subscription betting tips service he was running had about 2,000 subscribers, including several UFC fighters. He also spoke about how he bets on every UFC card and nearly every fight and that betting was his biggest source of revenue.
The UFC wasn’t in the dark about Krause’s betting activity, as he hosted a betting podcast broadcast on the UFC’s streaming platform. About three weeks after the controversial UFC fight involving Minner, Krause’s betting tips service was shut down.
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