What would you picture if Canada cropped up in a conversation? For those with a sweet tooth or three, then it is definitely maple syrup. And for the more sporty, it would be ice hockey – which is probably the most popular sport in Canada. A relatively unknown fact is that Canada is the second largest country in the world – which means that it has no shortage of beautiful landscapes. From the Rocky Mountains and Niagara Falls to the Okanagan Valley and the cities of Vancouver, Victoria and Calgary, Canada has some of the most wonderful natural and urban sights. And that’s even before venturing to the wild north, where rivers flowing out to the Arctic Ocean create unique landscapes. Another element which is increasingly becoming associated with Canada is online gambling. Gambling in Canada has a chequered history. Several forms of land-based gambling activities have been legal in Canada for years. In the early 1900s, bingo and casual raffles were allowed for charitable events, and horse races were legalised. Then in 1985, gaming machines were made legal – and casinos started appearing in Canada. Today most forms of brick-and-mortar gambling have been legalised. Internet...
