Patience is running thin regarding the Toronto casino and the OLG gaming modernization strategy. MGM Entertainment, one of the frontrunners bidding for the operating rights to the Toronto casino, demanded the city make up its mind one way or the other. MGM President Bill Hornbuckle was in the province earlier this week, and gave a…
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Sports bettors love to gamble on an upset, especially when the odds on an upset team pay off with a high stakes reward. This year’s NCAA March Madness witnessed its fair share of upsets in the first round, and gambling pundits and analysts expect the next round will appreciate its own share of upset victories.…
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The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching, and teams are in tense negotiations for new players amid the ticking clock of April 3. NHL insiders expect this year’s deadline and the final week leading up to the date will be more game changing compared to last year’s relatively timid event. Big name and franchise players…
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The investigation into the Superbowl Platinum Sportsbook illegal betting operation continues in what police described as a third round of arrests that began on February 3. The latest arrests include suspects operating out of London, Ontario, including alleged sportsbook operator Hiesam Kadri. Kadri is the uncle of Toronto Maple Leafs star Nazem Kadri, who was…
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The world prepares for Earth Hour today, scheduled at 8:30 pm locally in participating jurisdictions. The event is meant to raise awareness about the importance of climate change and energy conservation by shutting off non-essential lights and appliances for one hour. Landmarks across the world are participating in the event, along with various casinos across…
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The director of the University of Las Vegas Gaming Research Centre encourages Canada’s Senate to stop delaying the sportsbetting bill, and pass the bill into law. David Schwartz says even in Nevada, three game or parley bets are never as popular as gambling on a single matchup, and believes legalized single game bets in Canada…
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Earlier this week, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne shut down the OLG’s special casino hosting fees for the city of Toronto. The Premier publicly said all cities are entitled to the same revenue sharing arrangement, which may derail support for the Toronto casino. In leveling the playing field for other Ontario cities, the Premier pitted her…
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Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne put her foot down yesterday against the OLG. The Premier is walking a very delicate line between supporting the gaming modernization strategy in what she considers vital for Ontario’s economy – at the same time, the government is doing all that it can to avoid alienating rural Ontarians. OLG President Rod…
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The NCAA March Madness tournament kicks off this week amid eager anticipation and excitement from fans of the games. March Madness is a popular sportsbetting event across North America, where gamblers fill out their brackets through sports books and online casinos in order to bet on the tournament. In Canada, the national sports network…
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The OLG gaming modernization strategy became more controversial last week, and cities are threatening to withdraw their support for the casino proposals. Ottawa is thus far, the only city receiving bids from casino operators for the rights to build a gaming facility, but Mayor Jim Watson is unhappy that Toronto will receive a greater share…
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