The long awaited Toronto city staff report analyzing the costs and benefits of a casino was publicly released on the same day that Mayor Rob Ford issued a letter of support for the OLG proposal. Staff members describe the report as a tool to “inform council’s decision” prior to the vote scheduled for next week,…
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The Toronto casino is under intense debate with near equal support and opposition to the OLG proposal as well as viable locations within the city. Union groups are divided over the net economic benefits over the potential social health risks, while gambling operators and private businesses invest time and money lobbying for the ideal location.…
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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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Mining4Life is an annual charity event where representatives from the mining industry compete in a Texas Hold-Em poker tournament. The revenues from the tournament are then donated to charitable beneficiaries such as the Sick Kids Foundation, which helps finance healthcare and education programs for children around the world. The poker tournament occurs once a year…
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Rob Ford is showcasing his elegant art of persuasion at Toronto city hall once again. The mayor was caught on camera making a fake vomit noise when TTC Chair Karen Stintz suggested raising municipal taxes to pay for the Metrolinx transit expansion that will span from Toronto to Hamilton. Ford responded by reiterating his position…
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Today is the NHL trade deadline, in which teams make last minute deals to trade for new players in a final push to the playoffs which begin in May. NHL insiders, hockey analysts, online casinos, and bookmakers all speculate that many teams want to improve their goaltending. As a result, bets are high that the…
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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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Earlier this year, we created a public awareness campaign to support the Covenant House in downtown Toronto. The non-profit organization relies on donations from individuals and companies across the GTA to finance 80 percent of its operating budget, which supports the most vulnerable people living on Toronto’s streets – youth. There are an estimated 10,000…
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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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PokerStars announced its bid to purchase the Atlantic Club casino in New Jersey, and the bidding process progressed after New Jersey Governor Chris Christie legalized online gambling in the state. The bid was challenged by the American Gaming Association (AGA), which represents US based gambling operators. The AGA says it is acting in the best…
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