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Loot Boxes: The Newest Form of Gambling?

Luke

January 18, 2021

The video games industry, just like all others, can’t survive without your money. It used to be the case that all games would be sold at a fixed price. Once you bought your copy, that was it. However, in recent years there’s been a growing trend for games to be free to play. Free games Continue reading →

Great.com Ranking Highlights Studios That Hold Attention
Which casino game providers keep players playing after the first spin? Great.com has approached that question through its September demo data, ranking ten studios by average session duration. ELK Studios secured the top spot, followed by Inspired Gaming Group and Pragmatic Play. The ranking offers a different perspective on game engagement […] The post Great.com Ranking […]
BET99 Goes Live in Alberta as Transition Window Closes
BET99 is now live in Alberta’s regulated online gambling market, launching its sportsbook and online casino in the province on October 13, 2026. The Canadian operator joins more than 40 platforms that have gone live since Alberta opened its market to private operators on July 13. BET99 was not among […] The post BET99 Goes […]
Canada Tightens Rules for Sports Prediction Markets
Canada’s investment regulator has strengthened restrictions on prediction markets, prohibiting sports and entertainment contracts and requiring brokers to hide unauthorised markets. The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) published the updated requirements on 16 October 2026, building on joint guidance with the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) issued in August. The changes […] The post Canada Tightens […]