Author: Gary Parkinson

Wildrose Wants to Use Gambling to Save the Oilers

News December 20, 2012 by

Alberta Wildrose Party leader Danielle Smith is no stranger to controversy.  She found herself in a heated dispute with Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel shortly after being elected as party leader, and was dogged by inappropriate comments her candidates made in the last Alberta election that many experts say cost the Wildrose the election.  Despite her…

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Toronto Casino Debate Put to the Public

News December 16, 2012 by

The OLG-proposed Toronto casino has been debated by politicians, casino operators, and business legal councilors – but now the public gets to be heard.  The city officially began the public consultation process on Friday December 14 with the launch of a website devoted to the consultation.  The site will include an online survey asking for…

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Bettors Get Ready to Rumble for Boxing Rival Rematch Tonight

News December 8, 2012 by

The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas will be a venue filled with action tonight – action that extends beyond the boxing ring.  Tonight’s welterweight main event inside the ring pits two long-standing rivals against each other for a fourth, grueling battle of fists and fury.  Manny Pacquiao, considered by many bookmakers the Fighter…

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The Odds on the New Royal’s Name

News December 4, 2012 by

The marriage of Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton was one of the most eagerly anticipated events of 2011, and now the announcement that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting a new Prince or Princess is quickly becoming one of the hot topics of 2012.  The couple has reignited international interest in…

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Which Toronto Team Will Be The Next Champion?

News November 30, 2012 by

The Toronto Argonauts became champions of the CFL on November 25, hoisting up the 100th Grey Cup on their own home turf.  The excitement in Toronto about once again having a champion team has been buzzing ever since, with speculation rising amongst sports fans, gamblers, and analysts across the GTA about which of Toronto’s other…

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Canadian Gaming Association Weighs in on Sportsbetting Bill

News November 22, 2012 by

Canada continues to wait for a vote that could change the country’s sportsbetting laws.  A bill currently in debate in Ottawa would legalize single-game sports bets which are considered the most popular choice for sports bettors, and remove the condition that says a minimum of three games must be bet on for the wager to…

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Gambling Odds on an NHL Season

News November 18, 2012 by

The NHL is a league that is very important to a widespread number of Canadians.  Coast to coast to coast, hockey is considered the country’s national sport, and the NHL is considered the quality standard for prime hockey talent.  With the league in lockout for over two months now, bets are being placed on whether…

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