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Safety and fairness in live casinos

Online gambling has been increasingly growing on the last decade. Online casinos have developed from a relatively small business with many legal issues, to a completely legal industry that is experimenting a global exponential growth.
Nowadays, there are so many gambling websites, platforms and applications available that it can be hard to decide which is the best option for you.
In this article, we will review the live casino, a new way of gambling that is gaining popularity  and helping to the economic grow across the globe.
Live casino explained
There are many ways to gamble online. You can access an online casino and choose to play just by yourself with a computer operated dealer or you can opt for a live casino, in which the land-based casino is emulated through technology.
Unlike online casinos, live casinos have real operators and real players with which you share your gambling, which makes this type of gambling the most similar to land-based gambling.
Live casinos let gamblers to interact with human dealers providing a completely different experience than online casinos.
On the one hand, you need to be connected at a specific hour time to access a live casino game and you will be sharing the game with many other gamblers from all around the world. These characteristics create a special exciting atmosphere that is sometimes lacking in online casino games.
On the other hand, most of fairness issues are solved by live casino. Many gamblers are actually reluctant to online casinos because they think randomness and fairness is nor respected by computer-based games. This problem is solved by gambling at a live casino website or platform in which a real and professional croupier is involved. The game is broadcasted through a professional studio equipped with several cameras to allow various viewing positions.
While the game is being broadcasted, gamblers from all over the world can interact through chat boxes in order to place their bets.
Are live casinos expensive?
One of the most discussed topics about live casinos is related to their cost. Many gamblers state that live casinos are more expensive than online casinos.
Truth is that providing a live casino service implies much more expenses than an online casino. Live casino operators need to invest in a professional studio, with high-definition cameras and many workers, such as camera and sound operators, a professional croupier, a pit boss, a manager, among other people. Also, a live casino needs a proper broadcasting and gambling application that also costs money.
For al that reasons, setting a live casino is much more expensive than setting an online gambling website or application. That is they reason why there are just a live casino games available. In most cases, you will find live roulette, live poker, live blackjack and live baccarat.
Even though it is expensive, most online casinos have included live games to satisfy their customer preferences, since more and more people are willing to get a live gambling experience.
Advantages of playing in live casino
There are many advantages of gambling in live casino games. Even though there are not many games available, if you are an old-school gambler, you will surely prefer them to online games.
Interaction is definitely one of the most important benefits. Through a live casino session, you can talk with the dealer, as well other players. Thus, if you enjoy conversating while playing you will surely have a great time at a live casino session.
Another advantage is related with trust. Instead of looking at a machine operating a roulette without completely understanding how it is programmed to be fair and random, you will get a real spinning ball and be able to watch it falling into a number, which ends all doubts about whether the casino is fair and random.
Last but not least, you can access a real casino experience without leaving your house. Land-based casinos are great fun. Through a live casino you can completely simulate that experience from the comfort of your home, without needing to respect a dress code or travelling to a different location. Also, you won’t need to check the opening hours, since live casinos are available almost at any time of the day.
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Thunderkick commits to growth in Ontario with Betty partnership

Independent slots studio Thunderkick has agreed a deal with Ontario-based operator Betty to supply the rapidly growing online casino with a diverse collection of globally popular titles.
Betty, an official partner of sporting franchises Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors, has risen to prominence since its 2022 establishment, when it was built following the consultation of 300 casino players to create the optimal iGaming environment.
Distinguishing itself from North American competitors by catering specifically to slot enthusiasts rather than sports bettors, the operator has curated a portfolio of 2,800 games, hand-picked to deliver customers maximum entertainment value.
Thunderkick’s content is the latest to be integrated into Betty’s online casino, and the agreement will see a selection of its most popular titles, including The Wildos 2, Midas Golden Touch 3, and Esqueleto Explosivo 3, made available to a greater number of Ontarian players.
Thunderkick marked its debut in the Canadian province in Q2 of 2024, and has since partnered with a network of leading operators to improve its market position. The collaboration with Betty will further amplify its visibility in a key jurisdiction as the provider looks to reinforce its reputation as a global slot developer.
Svante Sahlström, CCO at Thunderkick, said: “It’s our mission at Thunderkick to go deeper, not wider, in 2025. That means forging meaningful, lasting relationships in target markets as opposed to securing as many commercial deals as possible.
“Since entering Ontario over 12 months ago, we have worked tirelessly to enhance our presence in the province, and working with leading brands such as Betty allows us to bring our unique games to a deeper pool of Canadian players.”
Paraskeva Smirnova, Casino Operations Manager at Betty, added: “Betty’s USP has always been our drive to build a slot portfolio with the very best titles from the industry’s most creative suppliers.
“Thunderkick’s passion for slot development is there for all to see, and the introduction of its games to our casino further elevates the consumer experience.”
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Save the Date: BCLC’s New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference Returns November 2026

BCLC is pleased to announce the return of the New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference, taking place November 2–4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.
This global event brings leading voices in research, policy and industry together to explore innovative approaches to safer gambling. Attendees can expect two days of forward-thinking dialogue, evidence-based insights and collaborative solutions to help shape the future of player health.
Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available
New to the 2026 conference, BCLC is excited to offer sponsorship opportunities to organizations that share BCLC’s passion for safer gambling. Benefits of sponsoring New Horizons 2026 include industry visibility, leadership recognition and meaningful engagement with a global audience. To learn more about sponsorship, please e-mail [email protected].
Registration and program details will be released later this fall.
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absolutebet Secures AGCO Registration as an Internet Gaming Operator in Ontario

Internet Gaming Operator by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
This significant milestone authorizes absolutebet to offer regulated iGaming services in Ontario’s legal market under the oversight of AGCO and iGaming Ontario (iGO).
The registration marks a key step in absolutebet’s mission to bring a trusted, responsible, and innovative online casino experience to Ontario players. absolutebet is committed to operating with integrity and transparency, meeting all provincial standards for player protection, responsible gambling, anti-money laundering, and game integrity.
“Securing AGCO registration is more than a milestone—it’s the start of absolutebet’s journey in one of the most exciting regulated markets in the world,” said Chen Truman, Founder of absolutebet. “We are building a brand that will grow with the Ontario community and set the stage for future expansion.”
On the regulatory milestone, Krisztina Kalla, Legal & Regulatory Compliance Advisor of absolutebet, commented: “I’m incredibly proud to see all the hard work behind this license pay off. Securing AGCO registration has taken months of preparation and close collaboration with regulators and partners. I am very happy to see the result of that work, and even more excited as we move into the launch phase and open up the absolutebet community to Ontario players in a fun and responsible way.”
Ontario is recognized as one of the most competitive and fast-growing regulated iGaming markets in North America. With AGCO registration secured, absolutebet will move forward with the final stages of its iGO onboarding process in preparation for launch.
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