Someone in a Toronto pub last week told me, with total confidence, that Ryan Gosling starred in Deadpool. He didn’t. He has never starred in Deadpool. But the mistake didn’t feel malicious or even careless.
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How Did Poker Become Popular on Canadian TV?
The path from late-night card show to weekly prime-time fixture on Canadian television took less than a decade. By 2003, English-language broadcasters were running poker programming on multiple networks. By 2008, regular tournament telecasts were
Continue ReadingThe Canadian Film Industry’s Intertwining with Poker
Canadian actors and Canadian-made movies have often crossed paths and shared parallels with poker, especially as it becomes increasingly popular both in Canada and around the World. The world of online poker for real money
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Ranking The Best Canadian Movies About Gambling and Poker
Gambling and poker have captured the imagination of Canadian audiences for decades. If you’re looking for a great Canadian movie about gambling and poker, you’ve come to the right place. This comprehensive list includes some
Continue ReadingWSOP Circuit Brings Poker Back to Africa: Check the Schedule
Great poker has never had great difficulty in taking root across countries, especially in recent times. Sometimes, it arrives in places, where gaming is certainly not the main activity or not the most popular. This
Continue ReadingValuable Lessons the Movies Have Taught Us About Strategy in Poker
Films have always been some of the best sources of entertainment. Even more so nowadays with the easy ability to pop on a Netflix movie from the comfort of our own home or spend a
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