Comments on: Canada’s online casino belt

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 12:33:10 +0000

I think there is no need to get our hopes up. There are still many online casinos that are very open to Canadian markets. Take for example windowscasino
They have been up and kicking since 1998, and as far as I know. they are still very much into Canada

By: Greg

Greg — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:33:04 +0000

What’s the big deal. As it is Canadians can choose from 1000+ offshore online casinos so how is the addition of half a dozen local casinos going to change playing habits? The government casinos will be better than the big offshore operators. Actually they will probably offer much less in terms if game range bet choices etc etc so its not like any new wow factor will be introduced to Canadian online gamblers.
As for security etc – like Ladbrokes or Bwin are going to go bust and/or steal your deposit?

Won’t change a thing in my opinion

By: LD

LD — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:12:03 +0000

For what it’s worth Newfoundland are categorically against following the above provinces and it’ll be a while before Ontario and the others get anything up. Still time for public opinion or a change in financial fortunes to derail current plans.
cheers
LD

By: laura

laura — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:48:31 +0000

I am a gambler actually although a very modest one. I just don’t think we need so many governemnt run internet casinos. And yes I am from Toronto

By: LD

LD — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:11:51 +0000

Hi Laura

I’m no Alan Greenspan but I think the theory is additional spend (regardless on what it is on) generates an expansion in money supply and stimulates trickle down businesses and economic activity generally. History has shown this to be the case time and time again.

Of course this is purely an economic solution and your moral objections remain valid.

I assume you’re not a gambler. Are you from Canada?
cheers
LD

By: laura

laura — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:38:11 +0000

Canada doesn’t need to become the online gambling capital of the world and it will be a great shame if it does. I don’t understand why gambling is always seen as the solution to economic hardship. What is created? What is gained? It’s just a redistribution of wealth from those who can’t afford to lose to those with millions anyway. Can anyone explain to me how is this good for the economy?

By: LD

LD — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:06:19 +0000

Hi dennis
Thanks for dropping by. Yes the problems BC had with PlayNow were unfortunate but I see the site’s up and running now (for the time being anyway) so BCLC will be relieved.

I had a chuckle when I read this on their ABOUT US page…

“BCLC’s Commitment to Protect You

BCLC understands how important information security and privacy are to you and we are committed to helping you keep your PlayNow.com experience secure and private. We use state-of-the-art technology and follow numerous security procedures to protect information contained in your PlayNow.com account.”

Hopefully their state of the art technology is an improvement on what they were using when they first launched!

By: dennis

dennis — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:54:15 +0000

Hope they all do a better job with their launch than BC. Security breach within days of launch and then a site that’s down for weeks doesn’t exactly inspire confidence!