A Hamilton city councilor is feeling the heat for remarks he made about the downtown core not being “a part of anyone’s neighbourhood”. Ward 8 Councilor Terry Whitehead, who previously argued for a Hamilton Mountain public consultation forum on the casino, riled more feathers last week in discussion with downtown social activist Matt Jelly about…
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Toronto made international headlines over the last two weeks when Rob Ford was found guilty of violating conflict of interest rules and ordered to step down from his position as mayor. Ford has won the right to an appeal set for mid-January, which gives him more time as the mayor of Canada’s largest city. However,…
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The OLG casino proposals have proven very divisive in communities across Ontario, and Hamilton has been one of the most controversial debates. However, the disputes seemingly have less to do with the OLG, and are instead between city councilors lobbying for their respective wards to participate in public forums on the casino proposal. Hamilton Mayor…
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The OLG has put much of its focus this week on the Toronto casino proposal, in the aftermath of Rob Ford’s removal as mayor. Hamilton has been another important focus for the OLG, due to Steeltown being the third largest community in the province after the GTA and Ottawa. Hamilton currently receives over $4 million…
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The World Poker Tour (WPT) tournament in Montreal began this weekend at the Playground Poker Club, and within the first two days set new records for major poker events in Canada. The WPT decided to have two official ‘Day 1s’ of the tournament in order to allow players the option of buying back in on…
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The Black Friday poker scandal is by no means over yet. However, the settlement of outstanding account balances has taken a step in the right direction. Earlier this week, the office of the US Attorney General in New York updated the ongoing settlement process. The office released a statement that they will appoint a claims…
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Despite the controversy surrounding sports betting law in Canada, the bets are still coming in. Regardless of how many matches are considered legal to bet on in Canada, casinos and bookmakers are still taking bets on tonight’s UFC main event in Montreal. The UFC has not publicly offered an opinion on Canada’s sportsbetting laws, unlike…
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First Nations communities in British Columbia are preparing for a legal and political fight, similar to one waged by Saskatchewan First Nation communities against the provincial government. B.C. Grand Chief Joe Hall says First Nations communities will open unlicensed casinos and online casinos to stand up to the government. In a letter to B.C. Premier…
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Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. David McKeown has made a list of recommendations that he argues will combat problem gambling if the OLG establishes a casino in the GTA. The OLG announced earlier this year its plans for installing multiple casinos throughout Ontario communities, with heavy emphasis on a casino in Toronto. Dr. McKeown…
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How Americans will vote is unpredictable, even with the most recent polls. But Canadian and international gamers are not afraid to make their own predictions, and back those predictions up by placing money on the line. UK bookmaker William Hill has indicated there is more money being bet on this American election than any other…
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