Lotto 649 is Canada’s national lottery that attracts millions of players every week for an opportunity at a life changing jackpot. The jackpot from a few weeks ago was the highest jackpot in Canadian lottery history with a payout of over $63 million, and many players bought individual tickets, which cost a standard toonie. But…
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The UK’s Football Association (FA) established a three-person Independent Regulatory Committee to determine a fitting punishment for Liverpool FC forward Luis Suarez, who bit the arm of Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic. The Committee decided that Suarez deserved a 10 game ban for his actions. But Liverpool Manager Brendan Rodgers spoke out against the ruling yesterday,…
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The UK is home to some of the world’s most impressive boxers eager to make their reputations known around the world. Former World Boxing Association (WBA) champion David Haye is back in the ring, and ready to reclaim his title. But fellow British boxer Tyson Fury called the 32 year old former champion, nicknamed ‘The…
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The NFL Entry Draft for 2013 begins on April 25, and is considered the most practical source of player recruitment and team rebuilding. Over the last few drafts, analysts were able to realistically predict which teams would select the eligible players in the draft. But sports bettors predict the 2013 draft is anyone’s bet. Historically…
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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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The 1998 movie ‘Rounders’ was successful in large part due to the rising popularity of Texas Hold’em, which became an international phenomenon as TV networks began broadcasting poker tournaments. Online poker advocates are optimistic the upcoming movie ‘Runner, Runner’ will also develop a cult following, and help popularize the digital version of the game, particularly…
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Toronto politicians are preparing for a final vote on the proposed OLG casino for the city, which spectators and gambling enthusiasts expect will be defeated by the majority of councilors opposed to the gaming facility. The increasingly vocal opposition to the proposal argues that a casino won’t provide the revenue for Toronto or Ontario as…
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The NHL regular season, shortened due to an unnecessary lockout, is coming to an end this week which will determine which teams carry on into the playoffs, and which teams will get the early start on the golf course. Hockey is king in Canada, and five of Canada’s seven teams are in an excellent position…
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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 Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) is ecstatic to focus on horseracing again after months of agonizing over the cancelled slots at racetrack revenue sharing program shared with the OLG. Woodbine racetrack is kicking off its 2013 season by hosting the Sovereign Awards on April 19, followed by the first official race of the season on…
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