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A Rundown of the Best Online Casinos in Poland

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With the world coming back to some form of normality, casinos that have been shut for a good 3 months will soon be reopening. How will they fare, given that during a global lockdown, online casino registrations boomed, sending online casino platforms into the stratosphere of success? Has this called time on the casinos of old? Will the online casinos open on the world wide web still reign supreme should all land casinos open back up? We take a look at one of the most impacted countries Poland and assess how the closure of land sites led to the biggest uprise in online action since forever.

Gambling in Poland

When it comes to Polish gambling laws it is enough to put players off the idea of even thinking about betting. Unless it is state-run or tied in with sports, those are the only options you have as a Polish resident. It is somewhat similar to our US laws. Here in the US, we have lotteries controlled by the powers that be, but there is a degree of relaxation depending on which state you live in.

But for both US and Polish residents, our main outlet for gambling is found online, rather than inside out land-based casinos.

Online casinos, in the case of Poland, bypass the law by being registered outside of the Polish borders. Many of the casinos are from other European countries, mainly registered in Malta, that has its own gaming licensing body, the Malta Gaming Authority. They account for near 90% of all European licensed online casinos.

Land Based Casinos in Poland

Despite the stringent rules in Poland, land-based casinos do exist and one American-brand of casino is reopening. Century Casino is one of the more popular chains that took a major hit during the country’s lockdown, now that Century Casino is planning to reopen, how will the interest be with perhaps a very skeptical public when it comes to safety and the pandemic?

Casinos throughout the country of Poland had been forced to close at the end of 2020 in accordance with the quarantine rules imposed by the government. For businesses like Century Casino which has its biggest operational wing in the United States, has 8 sites throughout Poland. Should the sites be required to close again, this will lead to the company to file losses in its 10-K Form for the year ending 2020.

Polish Online Casinos

For online businesses, the global situation was one that led to an uplift in interest and interaction. Many of the best online casinos in Poland saw their numbers almost double. We spoke with the Editor-in-Chief of Kasynopolskaonline.com who reveal how the pandemic had an effect on online interest within the Polish market.

“The reaction was almost instant. Our site helps players in Poland to pick from the best casinos online that are legal services and licensed. Through the impressions we are able to record, we saw a huge surge in player numbers access our comparison site and pass through to the top 10 list to claim their exclusive welcome bonus. Normally, we would see about 1,000 impressions a day, this rose to 2,000, then after the second month of lockdown, this increased to roughly 3,000 impressions a day.”

Why Playing Online is More Popular

Why the interest to play online and gamble at all? Well, given the situation of people not being able to work, gambling seemed for many to be the only choice of making money despite there being a huge element of risk.

The reality of the comparison is that for any gambling enthusiast, online casinos provide more gaming options. Players, therefore, have immediate access to thousands of games that come with cash riches that can be played from any device including mobile smartphones.

Online casinos are licensed establishments, even the game providers like IGT and Real Time Gaming which are amongst some of America’s biggest companies in gaming development for the casino industry are regulated to make sure all is fair and well with their products. The services you get are of the highest order.

Online, the gaming selection is far greater. The average Polish casino online holds roughly 500 to 800 slot machines. Land-based sites like Century Casino could only hold 100 slots max. Online casinos also provide a greater selection of table games like roulette, poker and blackjack that can be played either in their digital format or as a live streaming feature that allows players to engage in real-time gaming and chat with the casino’s dealers.

There is the added benefit that Polish players can also access live sports betting from the same platforms to give them the full experience of gambling. They can place their bets on national and international sports covering over 25 differing sporting categories. You cannot bet like this in any land casino. The scale of service and opportunity is huge, and each field of gaming gives players the chance to win real money when they wager with their Zloty currency.

Online casinos are able to offer players casino bonus offers that allow players to access free games depending on their promotions at the time. They allow players to play with free spins or/and free cash credit. These are great rewards that offer the opportunity of boosting profits with either no deposit or minor deposits needed. Should you wish to use a bonus code, please first read the terms and conditions (t&c) first to understand how the bonuses are to be used properly, what the wagering requirement rules are, and what games apply to the offer.

Should you need to discuss the t&c or any online issues regarding your experience, then online casinos offer 24/1 customer support. They can review your query via email or through live messenger functions. Customers will also be able to receive responsible gambling support through partnered associations with gambling charities like BeGambleAware.Org.

Make it an Experience to Remember

Picking an online casino is not an easy task despite having a vast selection to pick from, which may be the problem. This may be why most players are, in fact, registered to two or three online casinos. This in itself brings about the reality of choice that the online casinos can provide. You certainly wouldn’t expect to become a member of three land casinos in Poland and travel to each one in turn to experience something new each time, it’s just not feasible. Online, it is something players do in seconds.

Online gaming is an experience that land casinos can mimic but the reality is, there are limits to what sites like Century Casino can do and online platforms are plugging the gaps and building upon them with greater features and services and right now, the casino players in Poland are in no real rush to go from playing anytime and anywhere to having to fit a visit to the land-based sites when our new way of living allows them to.

It was always coming, but Century Casino reopening is an idea they should have folded on long ago and invested in online services. At least the option is still open for them to do this and update their current website which only acts as an information service.

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BetVictor Canada launches Tracy McGrady Safer Gambling campaign

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BetVictor Canada has launched its new out-of-home advertising campaign across the streets of Toronto to promote NBA legend Tracy McGrady as its Safer Gambling Ambassador.

Two mobile digital trucks strategically targeting high-traffic areas near Scotiabank Arena, Rogers Centre, and major sporting events will provide prime audience exposure for the campaign, scheduled around Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, and Toronto Blue Jays home games.

To further enhance the campaign’s reach, BetVictor Canada has partnered with Clear Media Group to leverage digital taxi tops across Toronto, providing city-wide exposure with 100 taxis displaying key brand messaging. These digital taxi tops will run during peak evening hours (5:00pm – 9:00pm) on select dates until April 5th, 2025.

The campaign coincides with Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a nationwide grassroots campaign held each March that seeks to increase public awareness of problem gambling and promote prevention, treatment, and recovery services.

BetVictor Canada offers an array of tools and services to help its Canadian customers bet and play safely and responsibly, across a host of sports betting markets and online casino games.

Mark Harper, Head of Emerging Markets at BV Group, said: “BetVictor is delighted to be participating in the National Council of Problem Gambling campaign in March, to help increase public awareness of problem gambling and the need to promote prevention, treatment and recovery services.

“In using our Safer Gambling Ambassador, Tracy McGrady, to raise awareness about BetVictor’s safer gambling tools such as loss limits, time alerts and product restrictions we are dedicated to ensuring all players have a safe gambling experience. #PGAM2025.”

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AGCO issues $110,000 in penalties to BetMGM Canada for offering cash to induce new gambling customers

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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has served BetMGM Canada Inc. with an Order of Monetary Penalty (OMP) of $110,000 for violations of the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming.

In two separate incidents in 2024, BetMGM engaged marketing companies who offered cash to members of the public in return for opening new BetMGM accounts. The marketing activities occurred in public forums, such as a major national trade conference. Under AGCO’s Standards, operators are responsible for the conduct of their third-party suppliers who are contracted to support the operator’s Ontario gaming business, and must require their third-parties to meet Ontario laws, regulations and standards (Standard 1.19).

Ontario is one of the first jurisdictions in the world to establish and enforce rules that strictly limit high-risk inducement advertising and marketing in the online gambling industry. Registered iGaming operators are prohibited from offering gambling inducements, bonuses and credits as part of their broad public advertising and marketing activities (Standard 2.05). These Standards exist to protect Ontarians from predatory advertising and promotional marketing practices in order to limit the risk of gambling-related harm.

A registered operator served with an OMP by the AGCO has the right to appeal the Registrar’s decision to the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), which is an adjudicative tribunal independent of the AGCO and part of Tribunals Ontario.

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“Responsible gambling safeguards and the protection of Ontarians on registered gaming sites is among our key priorities. The AGCO monitors the activities of all registered operators and their third-party suppliers to ensure they are meeting our high standards and we continue to take strong action to ensure they operate within the public interest.”

Dr. Karin Schnarr, Chief Executive Officer and Registrar – AGCO

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BetMGM Canada Inc. failed to comply with the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming. Specifically, the licensee failed to comply with the following provisions of the Standards:

  • 1.19 Operators are responsible for the actions of third parties with whom they contract for the provision of any aspect of the Operator’s business related to gaming in Ontario and must require the third party to conduct themselves in so far as they carry out activities on behalf of the operator as if they were bound by the same laws, regulations, and standards.
  • 2.05 Advertising and marketing materials that communicate gambling inducements, bonuses and credits are prohibited, except on an operator’s gaming site and through direct advertising and marketing, after receiving active player consent.

Contrary to the Standards, BetMGM Canada Inc. and/or their affiliates allegedly engaged in the following activities:

a) On or about January 13 and 14, 2024, BetMGM representatives were alleged to have attended the National Franchise Show and were offering $100 in cash to new players for opening a new account and depositing $15.
b) On or about March 11, 2024, BetMGM acknowledged that its marketing affiliate “Above the Street” had engaged in prohibited inducement marketing. The conduct resulted in 377 player sign-ups and $127,180.00 in commissions to “Above the Street”.
c) On or about April 13, 2024, another BetMGM marketing affiliate “Maple Leaf Marketing” engaged in prohibited inducements and marketing to induce on-site activations and acquire new players. The conduct resulted in 94 player sign-ups and about $34,000.00 in commissions paid to “Maple Leaf Marketing”.

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BCLC Launches “What’s played here stays here” Campaign

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BCLC’s new “What’s played here stays here” campaign is issuing an important reminder to British Columbians who choose to gamble – specifically that all net profit its operations generate stays in B.C. to help fund critical services like education, health care and community programs.

The campaign also reinforces that all other gambling websites operating in B.C. are illegal and take away funds from critical community programs and services.

“Across B.C. and Canada, we’ve seen incredible groundswell around the importance of buying and supporting local, and that’s no different for British Columbians who choose gambling for their entertainment. We want our B.C. players to know they can find a world-class gambling experience in their own backyard, whether it’s at one of our 33 casinos, 3,400 lottery retailers, or online at PlayNow.com, and that the proceeds from their play with BCLC make a positive impact at home in their community,” Pat Davis, President and CEO of BCLC, said.

Along with illegal online gambling websites, BCLC also competes with Washington State and Las Vegas casinos, all of which aggressively market to B.C. residents.

“BCLC continues to raise awareness that these gambling options do not support B.C.’s economy and take away funds from vital provincial and community-based programs and services. In a time when British Columbians are standing united, we want to reinforce that playing together with BCLC helps make B.C. even better,” Pat Davis added.

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