Hamilton is expecting another visit from the OLG next week. OLG President and CEO Rod Phillips, has been asked to speak at the gaming facility proposal sub-committee on November 9, to answer any questions councilors have about the new casino proposals. The sub-committee is chaired by Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina, who is determined to ensure…
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Currently in debate in Ottawa is a bill that would legalize single game sportsbetting for Canadians and tourists. For big games like the Stanley Cup Final, the Superbowl, the Grey Cup, and the World Series; this is a great way to build on the excitement already surrounding those games. Gamers have legally been able to…
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Ottawa has been a city facing much gambling hype in the last few weeks. City council has previously approved working with the OLG to find suitable locations for a casino in the city’s limits and determine who would be an ideal operator of the casino. In conjunction with the casino strategy the OLG has announced…
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The OLG casino proposals are currently under debate in many communities. Toronto city council is awaiting a report that will make recommendations on the merits of a GTA casino, Hamilton is hoping to acquire public opinion as a means to judge its decision, and Sudbury and Collingwood are making arrangements for their submissions to the…
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There’s been so much debate about the OLG fast-tracking its casino development plans, you can’t help but wonder if Dalton McGuinty stepped down in part for the controversy of being against referendums to the people of Ontario. Nevertheless discussions in communities across the province are underway with heated arguments on both sides of the debate.…
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Since the OLG’s announcement to cancel the slot-revenue sharing program at horseracing tracks across Ontario in favour of casinos in urban centres the move has divided many people across the province. Sites for casino development are being debated weighing the strengths of one area over another as one of the core questions of OLG’s new…
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The Black Friday poker crackdown gets more compelling with each case submitted to court. Ever since the case began in April 2011 there have been 11 men indicted for their illegal work with PokerStars.net, Full Tilt Poker, and Absolute Poker; in all cases they are accused of taking “illegal bets” from online players in the…
Read moreTwo major Canadian firms are hoping to make a significant investment in the expansion of gambling operations in the state of Oregon; but are hitting a number of roadblocks along the way. Great Canadian Gaming Corp. in Vancouver and Toronto based Clairvest; an investment firm with interests in the gambling industry will have to take…
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The potential for a casino in Ottawa is building steam as Mayor Jim Watson proposes the Rideau Carlton Raceway to be the site location for a casino. Believing strongly this will benefit the Ottawa region and keep gamblers from visiting border casinos in Quebec to play, Watson has been front and centre in talks with…
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The debate over whether or not Toronto should host a casino carries on, as residents and politicians weigh in on the issue. One group that is adamant about the project is the group of Las Vegas casino operators that have recently been eyeing Toronto as a possible site for a new multi-billion gambling and…
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