The Toronto Blue Jays were one of the major stories in the MLB offseason as they acquired new talents to shore up their roster. Pundits immediately pegged the new team as one of the main contenders for the World Series Championship, a title that has eluded Toronto since winning back to back championships in 1992…
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In the past week, people in Massachusetts lived through an unexpected and unpredictable tragedy, but the state’s lawmakers are attempting to get back to business as usual. The House of Representatives is reviewing proposals for the 2014 state budget, and one of the clauses attached to the legislation includes a passage about legalized online poker. …
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The Ontario government plans to incorporate online casinos into the OLG’s gaming modernization strategy. The OLG announced a joint partnership with Spielo G2 last week to develop internet gambling software for the expected PlayOLG.ca website. The announcement was made just prior to a Responsible Gambling Council conference in Toronto this week, which will discuss an…
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After 13 months of arguing the pros and cons of the OLG proposed casino along the Toronto waterfront, city council appears ready to make its decision. Pro-gambling advocates in the city and on council, including Mayor Rob Ford, will be disappointed to see that most councilors are siding with the majority of the public in…
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Atlantic City casinos released their 2012 year-end financial reports this week. According to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, which reviews the casino revenues, profits in all 12 casinos declined for the seventh straight year in 2012. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie recognized the casinos continued to struggle financially, which partially explains his decision…
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The NCAA March Madness tournament is down to the Final Four, and each team is the best of their regions. Sports analysts are breaking down each team’s strengths and weaknesses, which fans and sports bettors are eager to analyze in preparation for the final games of the tournament this weekend. The Louisville Cardinals are recognized…
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The OLG divided Ontario into gaming zones when it announced its gaming modernization plans, and communities are debating the pros and cons of a privatized casino within their jurisdictions. Ottawa voted in favour of the OLG casino proposal, while Barrie rejected the idea. Dozens of other Ontario communities remain locked in debate, and last week…
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Sports bettors love to gamble on an upset, especially when the odds on an upset team pay off with a high stakes reward. This year’s NCAA March Madness witnessed its fair share of upsets in the first round, and gambling pundits and analysts expect the next round will appreciate its own share of upset victories.…
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Earlier this week, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne shut down the OLG’s special casino hosting fees for the city of Toronto. The Premier publicly said all cities are entitled to the same revenue sharing arrangement, which may derail support for the Toronto casino. In leveling the playing field for other Ontario cities, the Premier pitted her…
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The OLG gaming modernization strategy became more controversial last week, and cities are threatening to withdraw their support for the casino proposals. Ottawa is thus far, the only city receiving bids from casino operators for the rights to build a gaming facility, but Mayor Jim Watson is unhappy that Toronto will receive a greater share…
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