Jennifer Newell has been writing about poker and gambling since 2004. As the online gaming sectors have changed and grown, particularly in the United States and Canada, she has followed it all and written about it for websites like World Poker Tour and PokerScout. In her free time, she runs a small business, reads, cooks, and enjoys music.
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The Stars Group Agrees to Flutter Acquisition
There were some intense discussions happening behind the closed office doors at The Stars Group in Toronto this summer. While most people didn’t know that it was any more than simple management changes, it turned out to be much more. The Stars Group made the announcement this week, alongside Flutter…
BC Money Laundering Inquiry Details Emerge
Money laundering has been a problem in British Columbia for many years. Stories of serious operations in 2017 led to investigations and reports, all of which led lawmakers to try to implement solutions. The BC public inquiry into money laundering is soon to get underway, and preparations will also include…
Caesars Sells Rio and Blackstone Eyes Bellagio and MGM
The past few weeks have delivered big news out of Las Vegas. Some significant moves, such as Caesars offloading the Rio and an equity firm trying to buy Bellagio and MGM Grand, may not directly affect everyday visitors to Sin City. But new venue fees might affect every Vegas visitor’s…
New Game of the Week: Conan from NetEnt
The online casino game developers at NetEnt have been busy this summer, creating new online video slots that have more features and more striking animation than ever before. Out of this endeavor came Conan. NetEnt is no stranger to branded games. Its library of titles includes ones like Jumanji,…
Five Common Characteristics of Online Poker Players
Everyone who plays online poker isn’t the same. There is no singular type of person that plays a singular game. That would make for a very boring – and possibly creepy – game. However, there are some qualities that many regular online poker players share. This isn’t about the…
Most Canadians See Money Laundering as Problematic
Canadians know that money laundering is a problem. Whether it happens through casinos, as has been the case in places like British Columbia, or through real estate and other networks, Canadians know it is happening. According to a new survey, a vast majority believe money laundering is a problem…
BC Lotto Players Have Win Expectations
According to a new poll, most British Columbian lottery players expect to win something, even if it is something relatively small. Most don’t have unreal expectations, but most want something for the trouble of playing lotto games in the first place. People do play with the hopes of winning. Survey…
Huron-Wendat Nation Wants to Operate Casino
The Huron-Wendat First Nation in Quebec has made it official. They want to operate a new casino in Sainte-Foy alongside Loto-Quebec. According to tribal leaders, they have been wanting to do this since 2014. They feel that this is the perfect opportunity to make it happen. And they are making…
New Game of the Week: Tweethearts from Microgaming
Microgaming is on a roll, releasing yet another innovative slot game. It put Tweethearts out into the wider online casino market last week. Just For The Win developed Tweethearts exclusively for Microgaming, complete with an amusing theme, bright colors and crisp graphics, and numerous features…
Seven Most Popular Slots on PlayAmo This Week
PlayAmo has quietly but quickly grown into one of the top online casinos for Canadians in a relatively short period of time. There are many reasons, including great customer service and an amazing variety of games. PlayAmo partners with numerous game developers to obtain the latest casino games from…
