15/12/2010, Online casino

Loto-Quebec and GTECH G2 have launched the first regulated online poker network in Canada. The new online poker network will only be available to the residents of Quebec who can access it through Loto-Quebec's espacejeux.com website.

Currently, the website features eight poker variations including Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Canadian Stud and 5-Card Draw. The games are available in both French and English. Espacejeux.com provides its customers with a variety of games such as roulette, blackjack and slots. Sports betting and bingo games will be added to the offering at a later date.

“We're offering Quebecers a high-performance, entertaining and enjoyable Website that fits into our vision of becoming a world leader in the responsible marketing of games of chance,” said Loto-Quebec President and Chief Executive Officer Alain Cousineau.

In order to ensure an adequate poker player liquidity, Loto-Quebec will partner with the British Colombia Lottery Corporation to form a joint venture platform at the beginning of 2011. The adult Quebec residents can register and play on the new website after following a simple four-step registration process.

Alain Cousineau underlined the importance of the “responsible gaming measures” and spoke about the underage, or out-of-control gambling. GTECH G2 said that the technology offered on the website, would provide its clients with entertaining games and a secure and safe online gambling environment. Players will be able to wager up to a generous $9,999 per week, with weekly deposit limits. Espacejeux.com offers a variety of payment options and the chance to take part in live poker tournaments.