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 Cullen Commission’s investigation about alleged money laundering activities by organized crime groups continues. Most recently the inquiry has stumbled upon new evidence that connects British Columbia casinos, Macau and Las Vegas casinos, and more potential crime activities with drug money and loan sharks channeling money between Vancouver, South America and Chinese underground banks. Notorious crime lord Paul King Jin’s name has been mentioned once again. Monday saw the Royal Canadian Mounted Police provide more testimony about its investigation of the issue back in the day. Cpl. Melvin Chizawsky shared more light from the police department’s investigations in November 2018, with brand-new information of criminal charges against Mr. Jin and Silver International, and Richmond currency exchange activities. Revelations According to the RCMP’s executive Silver International cooperated with a drug trafficking organization in order to wash huge cash amounts on behalf of Chinese, Latin ...

 Alberta is the only province left with no functioning gambling enterprises after they were closed down 3 months ago. If the government’s decision is to enter Phase 3 this Monday, many businesses such as casinos, theatres will be finally allowed to recommence their activities but under a strict health and safety set of protocols. Safety Measures or quite some time now the casinos in the province have been preparing a potential reopening by installing mandatory safety measures in order to protect staff members and visitors. The long-awaited reopening might be just around the corner as it will be decided on Monday, March 29. Vik Mahajan, CEO of the River Cree Casino recently gave his thoughts on the current situation in the province. According to Mr. Mahajan, the casino industry is the only one left with a non-operational status, and other businesses have received the green light to recommence working even with some restrictions. Meaning that the local gaming industry has suffered tr...

 L’International des Feux Loto-Québec would not see its 2020 edition, as the unprecedented situation led to the official cancelation of the fireworks show above Montreal. La Ronde made its official announcement recently, making it clear that the summer months would not see the traditional congregation of individuals enjoying the pyrotechnics show in the sky above them. It is no secret that Montreal and the region were excited to see everything in store for this summer’s edition of the popular fireworks show in the sky above them. The year 2020 was about to bring the 36th edition of the renowned L’International des Feux Loto-Québec bringing together people from near and far for multiple live shows and several nights of excitement. The international artists showcasing their skill make it a special event. Change of Plans The unprecedented situation around the globe, as well as in Canada is about to introduce a change of plans eyeing the health and well-being of the people seeking ente...

 Seneca Nation of Indians gave its nod to the official launch of in-person casino gaming and tribal gaming enthusiasts were eager to see everything up for grabs after three months of hiatus. June 18 saw the official start of operation at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, paving the way for a riveting weekend of gaming and diverse entertainment offerings. People interested in everything Seneca Nation of Indians has up for grabs when it comes to gaming now have the chance to explore their offerings in person. This happens for the first time in three months and it is safe to say that many casino patrons were eager to make their way to the gaming hotspot of Niagara Falls, New York. New Rules The casino resort launched operation at 10 a.m. on June 18 and all casino patrons should bear in mind that there are some essential changes that have been introduced to the way gaming is about to take place. All players making their way inside the venue will have to wear face masks for their own ...

 Most newbie punters in online casinos tend to spend most of their time playing slots and other similar games because they are simple and very intuitive. There is a large number of beginner gamblers who are intimidated by the live casino space and some of the games that require prior knowledge and experience. This certainly isn’t the case with blackjack, which is why we think that this specific product could be your perfect stepping stone into this entirely new realm of gambling. The game is rather simple, with your main objective being to beat the dealer by having a higher summed-up value of cards than him, without crossing 21, which is considered blackjack. You are dealt two cards and can choose from several betting options depending on what you think is the best. Choosing “hit” will instigate the dealer to draw another card, while choosing “stand” will lock you in with what you currently have. In addition to that, you can also choose to double your initial wagerings or split the...

 In recent years, we’ve seen an exponential increase in mobile gamers. As more and more developers optimize their games for the smartphone experience, a lot more people have tried out the gambling hobby. Not everyone has a desktop computer available to them, but you’ll find it difficult to meet someone without a smartphone. That’s why LuckyStreak invested its resources into making its live blackjack title fully optimized for both iOS and Android devices, and they’ve done a great job in it. Everything is completely overhauled and modified to fit on a smaller screen, with no compromises being made in exchange for it. This means that both desktop and mobile versions of the game function the same, except for the fact that they slightly look different. If you’re someone who prefers gambling on their couch or during a commute, you won’t have to worry about having a lesser experience because of it.  Some might even argue that this specific title looks even better played on a smaller ...

 Gambling addiction is a serious issue worthy of special attention, as it has a devastating impact on the individual if left without an adequate treatment. Nobody seems to be spared from the threats of compulsive gambling, as it has been recently confirmed by the Liberal Brampton East MP Rajvinder Grewal who field his resignation seeking more time to for himself in order to work in his problem gambling tendencies. This unexpected turn of events comes as a result of the MP’s prolonged battle with his compulsive gambling habits in addition to the devastating impact on his financial state. As it turns out, significant debts have taken their toll on his personal life and the Liberal MP, 33, has decided to take control over the spiraling situation. With the help of a Facebook post, he made the official announcement public, notifying voters that he is taking the time to take care of himself. Gambling Addiction Has Devastating Impact It takes a lot of strength to admit one is vulnerable a...

Gambling addiction is a serious issue worthy of special attention, as it has a devastating impact on the individual if left without an adequate treatment. Nobody seems to be spared from the threats of compulsive gambling, as it has been recently confirmed by the Liberal Brampton East MP Rajvinder Grewal who field his resignation seeking more time to for himself in order to work in his problem gambling tendencies. This unexpected turn of events comes as a result of the MP’s prolonged battle with his compulsive gambling habits in addition to the devastating impact on his financial state. As it turns out, significant debts have taken their toll on his personal life and the Liberal MP, 33, has decided to take control over the spiraling situation. With the help of a Facebook post, he made the official announcement public, notifying voters that he is taking the time to take care of himself. Gambling Addiction Has Devastating Impact It takes a lot of strength to admit one is vulnerable and to...

 Gambling addiction is a serious issue worthy of special attention, as it has a devastating impact on the individual if left without an adequate treatment. Nobody seems to be spared from the threats of compulsive gambling, as it has been recently confirmed by the Liberal Brampton East MP Rajvinder Grewal who field his resignation seeking more time to for himself in order to work in his problem gambling tendencies. This unexpected turn of events comes as a result of the MP’s prolonged battle with his compulsive gambling habits in addition to the devastating impact on his financial state. As it turns out, significant debts have taken their toll on his personal life and the Liberal MP, 33, has decided to take control over the spiraling situation. With the help of a Facebook post, he made the official announcement public, notifying voters that he is taking the time to take care of himself. Gambling Addiction Has Devastating Impact It takes a lot of strength to admit one is vulnerable a...

 The Stars Group recently announced it is entering a partnership with the National Basketball Association and it is projected to become the official operator across the United States. The new arrangement is going to guarantee the partnership over the span of the following years, further solidifying the Toronto-based online sportsbook operator’s position in the US sports wagering field. In alignment with its previously established line of development, the leading online gambling company is well on its way to make it even further in the US sports gaming field. With the help of this newly inked partnership, the Canadian company is set to partner with the worldwide-known league in order to elevate the user experience. Even though The Stars Group already has a strong presence in across many of the states, this is the company’s first partnership with a US sports league. Milestone Agreement Signed A milestone deal might be a good way to put this recently signed arrangement for partnership...

 It appears that the season of giving has been pretty generous towards lottery players in Canada so far, as two large jackpots were claimed in a matter of days by avid enthusiasts. British Columbia Lottery Corporation brought yet another player the CA$39.5-million with the help of a single piece of paper. The lucky winner purchased the ticket in South Delta and is now eligible for the grand jackpot only days after another player bagged the CA$60-million windfall. Lotto MAX is one of the preferred lottery games across Canada, as it has the potential to grant some of the most impressive jackpots. Due to its popularity and the large audience it has, prizes are usually bigger and within the multimillion range. This notion was confirmed once again in the last Lotto MAX draw which highlighted the numbers on a single lottery ticket currently in the hands of one very fortunate British Columbia resident. Another Lotto MAX Lottery Windfall Their exact location of ticket purchasing was confir...

 The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and Sand Hills Casino Resort brought Manitoba government and the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Commission (MLLC) to court, suing them for breach of commitment to prioritize First Nations for the development of a casino facility in Winnipeg. AMC and Sand Hills Casino Resort claim $870 million compensation for the project cancellation. The local media CBC News reported that the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and Sand Hills Casino Resort take legal action against the government of Manitoba after First Nations casino project in Winnipeg was nixed by the government. According to First Nations, the government of Manitoba did not keep its word to stimulate the development of the gaming market and rejected the possibility for construction of a casino facility in one of the most profitable regions known to be Winnipeg. First Nations announced that it suffered millions of dollars loss due to the project’s cancellation. As if that is not enough, the governm...

 Grand Villa Casino could very soon see an extensive expansion take place and diversify offerings on site, as casino operator Gateway Casinos and Entertainment has taken action. Together with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, the casino operator would seek green light for an expansion given by the City of Burnaby where the venue is located. Casino patrons are a top priority for operators constantly on the pursuit of new and improved offerings that could attract more of them on site. Gateway Casinos oversees operation on this particular location and more offerings might soon make their way there. If approval is given by local officials, the gaming facility is going to see many new slot machines added to its premises. At the moment those are 1,200 in total, but 400 more could be added very soon. Casino Operator Seeks Expansion The plan for action is that the casino operator is going to introduce the additional slot devices in a two-phase expansion that would make it possible ...

 North Bay casino construction progresses with full speed, as there are deadlines that have to be met, which has caused concerns among locals. Upon visiting the construction site on Pinewood Park Drive, Paul Goodridge, land surveyor pointed out that the soil that was dug out was dumped in the proximity of a drainage ditch linked to Lake Nipissing and LaVase River. The excavated soil will be relocated at a safe distance from the waterway. Gateway Casinos and Entertainment is ready for the next phase of new casino venues to launch operation in Ontario. This could only be possible if construction on site commences in a timely manner and with the consent of locals. Cascades Casino North Bay is projected to launch operation in the summer of 2020, giving the leading casino developer enough time to create a casino venue of premium class and offerings. Casino Soil Excavation Gets in the Way One of the main steps towards this goal is the construction phase that commenced last Friday. It is ...

 Japan regulated its casino market last year. Since then, it is recognized as the biggest and most lucrative markets in the world. The country is currently formulating its laws, which will regulate the industry, but there is a range of companies, which have already revealed their interest to invest billions in establishing a casino resort in the country. Although the rules have yet to be determined, there are many global gambling operators, which have already entered Japan casino license bidding war and spare no effort to up their chances to win. Even though there are no precise regulations yet, many international casino operators are ready to stake money on a Japanese casino venture. As Casino Reports revealed earlier Las Vegas Sands tried to win the hearts of the Japanese officials by inviting the most popular British football player David Beckham to speak at a press conference on behalf of the company. The operator went even further by relying on the Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh t...

 Pala Casino Resort and Spa announced that it will launch a high-budget expansion project worth $170 million by the beginning of October to drastically transform and improve the resort appearance, aiming to meet its customers’ requirements. The first sod will be turned in the beginning of October 2017, when the construction work will start. The whole project is expected to be finished somewhere in May 2019, when the resort will be completely transformed and renovated. The project includes expansion of the number of hotel rooms from the current 507 to 854, expansion of the gaming space from 90,000 square feet to over 102,000 square feet, a parking garage expansion and redesigning the interior of the already existing rooms, restaurants and others. The completion of the project is supposed to allow Pala Casino Resort and Spa to effectively compete with the other resorts, including Harrah’s Resort Southern California, which offers over 1,000 hotel rooms. Pala CEO Bill Bembenek explaine...

 The casino business in Japan is facing bigger risks than expected. There are new plans regarding the regulation of the casino industry in the country and if they become reality, this could lead to unnecessarily burdening the bidding process as a whole. This Monday saw the issuing of a note with the title “Japan’s Integrated Resorts bill fiasco” written by Grant Govertsen from brokerage Union Gaming Securities Asia Ltd. In it, he stated that the government is aiming to make the regulatory framework more and more stringent and place bigger restrictions on the field. Moreover, the whole project is expected to cost an enormous amount of money, which can potentially lead to postponing some of the bigger operations for a future moment, until funding is found. Grant Govertsen is raising some important questions about the development of the casino industry in Japan. In relation to Singapore casino resort operated by Las Vegas Sands Corp., he says that it is very likely that it will end up...

 The atmosphere has changed 180 degrees in two weeks. KIA Tigers, who are on a three-game losing streak, and Hanwha Eagles, who are on a six-game winning streak, are about to have a weekend showdown. KIA and Hanwha will play a three-game weekend series in the 2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League at 6:30 PM on the 2nd at Hanwha Life Eagles Park in Daejeon. KIA has a 9-2 record. The two teams previously faced each other three times from July 19 to 21 and received polar opposite results. At that time, KIA, who was on a three-game winning streak, won three games in a row to take the lead. Since then, KIA has solidified its lead by winning eight games in a row. On the other hand, Hanwha has fallen into a seven-game losing streak and has fallen to a joint 9th place. The atmosphere of the two teams that have clashed in two weeks has completely changed. After losing to KIA, Hanwha has been on an upward trend, beating Samsung Lions, LG Twins, and KT Wiz. They have rebounded from a seven-game lo...

On the 2nd, ahead of the 2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League regular season away game against Doosan Bears at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul, Manager Hong Won-ki said, "I think the part where Lee Yong-gyu threw out Kim Hwi-jip's hit in the 8th inning could have had a big impact on the win or loss. If that hit had been missed in the second half when we were chasing, it would have been difficult." This was the situation that Manager Hong praised. The day before (the 1st), Kiwoom was down 3-9 in the top of the 4th inning in the Gocheok NC Dinos game, but they scored 4 runs in the 5th inning, 3 runs in the 6th inning, and 4 runs in the 8th inning to win the game 14-9. It was a great comeback that avenged the listless 0-9 loss on July 30th. NC didn't give up easily either. One of the decisive moments was Kim Hwi-jip's at-bat in the top of the 8th inning, with 2 outs and a runner on 1st base, when Kiwoom was up 10-9. NC sent Park Young-bin as a pinch runner in place of Matt David...

 Former national baseball player and current SBS Sports baseball commentator Lee Taek-geun (44) highly praised the talent of his former teammate, 'Grandson of the Wind' Lee Jung-hoo (26, San Francisco Giants). He said that his son Lee Jung-hoo is much better than 'Jong-beom-shin' Lee Jong-beom (54), who made his mark in KBO League history. On the YouTube channel 'Jung Keun-woo's Baseball Life' released on the 1st, Lee Taek-geun talked about his juniors, such as Park Byung-ho, Kang Jung-ho, and Lee Jung-hoo, who played on the same team as him and then advanced to the major leagues. He said, "Park Byung-ho's body was not a Korean hardware, and Kang Jung-ho and Lee Jung-hoo are definitely different players from others. Lee Jung-hoo, in particular, is a person from another world." Lee Taek-geun said, “Usually, skills improve with age, but Lee Jung-hoo felt different since high school. I first saw Lee Jung-hoo when he was a high school student, and ...

 The hot weather has even canceled baseball games. For the first time in 43 years since its launch in 1982, a game has been canceled due to heat waves. The game between LG and Lotte scheduled to be held at Ulsan Munsu Stadium on the 2nd was canceled due to heat waves. Article 27 of the KBO League regulations states that a game can be canceled when the highest temperature of the day is expected to be 35 degrees Celsius or higher for 2 days or more. Ulsan, which has recently been under a heat wave warning for 14 consecutive days, reportedly had a temperature of well over 35 degrees Celsius that afternoon. Munsu Stadium is covered with artificial grass. The heat has not escaped due to the continued heat wave. According to a team official, the temperature of the grass has reached up to 50 degrees Celsius. The starting pitchers that day were scheduled to be LG's Lee Sang-young and Lotte's Charlie Barnes. LG changed their starting pitcher to Choi Won-tae, while Lotte kept Barnes as t...

 It seems that Richarlison (27, Tottenham) is now considering the option of going to Saudi Arabia. The Boot Room of England reported on the 8th (Korean time), “Richarlison, who publicly stated in May that he would not leave England, seems to have changed his mind. He may leave Tottenham amid interest from Saudi Arabian league teams,” and “His agent has had talks with Saudi Arabian league clubs.” On the previous day (7th), Football Insider, another British media outlet, also reported, “Tottenham is expected to receive a huge offer for Richarlison from a Saudi Arabian league club in the next few days.” They added,  “This will have a huge impact on the entire market,” and “It seems that an official offer will come from Tottenham at the end of this month. Richarlison has already been offered a contract with a huge salary increase, and he is at a crossroads. The English summer transfer window closes on August 30, but the Saudi Arabian League transfer window is open until October 6....

 Bayern Munich has given up on signing Jonathan Tah. At the same time, there are claims that this is not true. On the 9th (Korean time), Germany's 'Kicker' reported, "It has been reported that Tah has left Leverkusen and is moving to Munich. However, this transfer has had some problems from the start. Now, the decision has been made." They added, "Sporting director Max Eberl discussed Tah for a long time. However, Munich's top management was against the matter. Not everyone was completely convinced about Tah." They also claimed, "As we have learned, Tah will not move to Munich. Munich's honorary chairman Uli Hoeness emphasized that key players must be sold first before signing new players. However, that has not happened yet." He is a German national center back with an overwhelming physique of 195cm. He spent his youth career in Hamburg and was promoted to the first team in 2013. He gained experience while on loan at Düsseldorf. Based o...