Why is online gambling legal in canada?

Canadian gambling laws state that every form of gambling is illegal unless the provider it's licensed and regulated by the province's authorities. However, gamblers are allowed to gamble at offshore online casinos because the law does not specify anything against those.

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2023-12-14 05:03:17

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Is online gambling legal in italy?
Online gambling is regulated and subject to a local licensing regime in Italy. It is only possible to submit applications during specific licensing windows opened by law. As provided in Italy's 2020 Budget Law, there will be 40 licences available for online gambling at a starting price of €2.5m per licence.
2024-01-15 11:58:51

Is online gambling legal in ohio?
Ohio sports betting is live and legal. DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, FanDuel and PointsBet are among the many Ohio sports betting apps offering welcome bonuses and promotions for new users. Both online and retail sports betting outlets are accepting wagers from Ohioans since launching on Jan. 1, 2023.
2024-01-14 22:59:49

Is online gambling legal in hong kong?
Hong Kong Online Gambling Laws. The Hong Kong Gambling Ordinance makes it clear that it is illegal to operate a gambling business in any form. You cannot legally operate an online gambling website.
2024-01-10 19:30:12

Is online poker legal in canada?
In Canada, gambling is a provincial issue, and while laws differ, there is no law making real money online poker technically illegal. The government has generally taken a complete “hands-off” approach to online poker in Canada for real money. That means the industry has flourished in the country.
2023-08-21 13:39:19

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