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Everyone loves Canada. Whether you’re a resident or not, the combination of country, city and culture make it a place that everyone loves to be. In fact, such is the pull of Great White North that US citizens and celebrities alike have often said they’d be prepared to cross the border for good. Following the inauguration of Donald Trump as president in 2017, even Snoop Dogg jumped on the Canadian bandwagon and tweeted Drake for help on how to make the move.
Canada, Canada Everywhere
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With such an outpouring of affection for Canada, it’s little wonder that everything from its flag to its famous features have been used in popular culture. Whether it’s Southern Alberta’s Rocky Mountains being used as the backdrop for Brokeback Mountain (not the American West) or maple syrup being loved just about everywhere, the world at large owes a lot to Canadian culture. In fact, one industry that has taken inspiration both directly and indirectly from Canada is the casino world. Thanks to innovations in the online sphere, Canadian companies and themes have become a common sight across the leading platforms. The most obvious example of the country’s influence on the iGaming industry is themed games.
Today, if you scroll through some of the most popular platforms, you’ll find table games that bear the name of famous places. For example, at blackjackcanada.ca online blackjack is described as a card game where the aim is to hit 21 or a better total than the dealer. However, what’s also important to note is that there are many variants of the main game. As well as those listed on the review site, such as Surrender, Switch and Pontoon, many online casinos will offer Las Vegas and Atlantic City variants. This is interesting because each game has rules based on the trends and culture within the area named. Therefore, in this sense, Las Vegas and Atlantic City blackjack are tributes to the places they came from.
Tributes to the Great White North
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Although Canadian blackjack doesn’t exist, there are some slots with a Canuck twist. According to slot-machines.ca online slots are often endowed with a theme. Some of the most common at sites such as Spin Palace come from the movie world and include hits such as Hitman and Lord of the Rings. However, when you look beyond the big brands, you’ll find online slots inspired by Canada. Games such as Wolf Run, Bearly Fishing and the hockey-themed Break Away are all examples of how the country’s culture has seeped into the gaming industry.
In fact, it’s little coincidence that the red and white flag flies high in the iGaming industry. The Stars Group (formerly Amaya) is headquartered in Toronto and is one of the largest companies in the sector. As well as operating a collection of poker, betting and casino sites, The Stars Group has a software division that supplies slots and more to the sites across the world. This combination of indirect and direct influences on the casino world has made Canada the casino market’s centerpiece. So, just as the general population loves Canada, it seems the casino industry is just as hot on the land of Mounties, lumberjacks and maple leaves.