While the debate surrounding legal gambling, both online and offline, swirls in the US, Canadians have long enjoyed access to legal gambling in some form or another. Yet, in each of Canada’s 10 provinces and three territories, ‘legal gambling’ takes a very different form. The regulations across each of these areas vary wildly. What this […]
The short answer is no. Your online winnings are not taxable in Canada, unless you are a professional gambler living from your earnings. Even that is a roller-coaster ride when you consider big wins as profits and large losses as expenses to offset those profits. Why Don’t Online Casino Players Pay Taxes On Their Winnings? […]
A lot can be said about online entertainment around the world in 2019, as it continues to impress and improve in both quality and popularity at a rapid rate. Online entertainment is without doubt the number one source of entertainment in many countries around the world, one being Canada, where people have taken to it […]
You could be forgiven for thinking that all online casinos and, more specifically, slot game machines are created equal. However, in terms of payout percentages, this clearly couldn’t be further from the truth. The large majority of slots players arrive at their game of choice with the preconceived notion that their favorite games are based entirely […]
There wasn’t a lot of hope for the Ottawa Senators coming into the 2018/19 season; no one would have bet on them to make it to the playoffs. So, their standing of rock bottom in the NHL past the halfway mark doesn’t come as a surprise. As it stands, before the trade deadline, they’re also […]
There currently seems to be a shift in the mindset of North Americans towards sports betting. In the United States, with PASPA being struck down, there has been a renewed vigor in the US to get the appropriate legislature in place so that sports betting can finally be made available to the masses. We have […]
Canada is home to an impressive array of influencers. The Canadian economy is dynamic, growth-oriented, and ready to embrace the latest changes. This ensures that Canada can meet the needs of an increasingly complex global economy, and all the exigencies that may arise. That being said, it’s no mean feat identifying the top Canadian influencers […]
When it was announced that Donald Trump would be applying tariffs to Canadian products, it seemed pretty inevitable that there were going to be repercussions, but nobody could have expected those to include a tariff being applied to playing cards! Indeed, while some people are worried about whether they will end up paying more to play […]
The news was perhaps not unexpected, but it was certainly met with joy when it was announced that Canada, USA and Mexico would be hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Montreal, Toronto and Edmonton look to be the three host cities in Canada, so there should be an opportunity to catch a big game […]
Everyone loves a good discount, especially when times are hard and money is tight and some people just like the thrill of finding something 80% cheaper than the last place they looked – why not?! Whether you live in or are thinking of going traveling to New Zealand, we’ve collected all the top coupon sites […]
It’s set to be a grand summer of sport for Canada! With Canadian teams set to appear in the playoffs of the NBA and NHL, there’s no doubt that these colossal sporting events will see many Canadian dollars placed on the outcomes of the games and tournaments. But, while we await the playoffs to begin, […]
Gambling is a hugely popular pastime in Canada and prior to the age of the internet and online casinos, the country already had a booming market for this type of gaming. In 1992, revenue from lotteries, casinos, and slot machines was $2.73 billion, as we read on statcan.gc.ca. This rose rapidly, and by 2008 the […]
The Everyday Importance of Mobile Technology Source: Electronic Soko via Facebook. The growth in availability and diversity of mobile technology has truly heralded the beginning of an age of convenience. Beyond the obvious use of using mobile devices for the purpose of communication, mobile technology now permits users to perform tasks that previously would have […]
2018 could mark an unwanted milestone for hockey fans – 25 years since any Canadian NHL team won the Stanley Cup. Montreal’s victory in 1993 goes all the way back to a time when Donald Trump was most noted for a cameo in the Home Alone movies, or when Justin Trudeau was still in […]
Blackjack is one of the most popular classic casino games. There is a reason for that – played right, it is incredibly fun and makes you win quickly. Here are some more blackjack tips, especially if you are new at the table, to make sure that you don’t give in to some of the […]
5 Different Days Out in Ontario When people think of Eastern Canada, they often think of the gushing rivers, the sprawling pines, and the thundering power of Niagara Falls. People rarely think of high octane thrill rides – though they really should start to. The vistas give way to some hidden gems in the […]
Gambling in Cornwall, ON Just over an hour South-West from Montreal, Cornwall sits on the North bank of the St Lawrence river in a part of Ontario famous for food, farming and festivals, with the famous Ribfest showcasing some of the best BBQ food every summer. Cornwall is also right on the US border, which […]
“Bitcoin GreenFlare_IMG_8289” (CC BY 2.0) by btckeychain It seems like there’s been a lot in the news recently about Bitcoins and the internet is full of stories about them. But a lot of Canadians don’t really know what they are or how to use them. So here are the answers to five of the most important questions about […]