Will you be watching the Superbowl tonight? While sports commentators note that viewership during the NFL season has declined for the first time this year, bookmakers particularly in Nevada are expecting this year’s Superbowl to set a record in sportsbetting activity. The teams each have their star players fueling gambling activity in both land-based and…
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The All Slots online casino has a reputation of offering rewarding bonuses for gamblers who bet on the table games such as blackjack or poker, and also is highly regarded as the world’s favourite virtual gaming centre for players who love the slots. All Slots is kicking off February with a relaunch of one of…
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The Ontario Liberal government alienated rural Ontarians last March when it announced the cancellation of the OLG slots at racetrack revenue sharing program. Ontario racetracks and horseracing industry advocates argue the lost slots revenue threatens the future of their industry, and the government never consulted their representatives when it cancelled the program. Liberal Agriculture Minister…
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MGM took another step forward to receive licensing for the Toronto casino if city council approves the venture. The Las Vegas based company has partnered with Cadillac Fairview, one of Canada’s largest office real estate companies, to develop the MGM’s proposed casino designs. MGM CEO Jim Murren was in Toronto earlier this month to lobby…
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Canadians love to gamble evidenced by the number of online casinos operating both within the country and providing services from offshore. British Columbia became the first jurisdiction in North America to regulate an online casino when it took over operations of PlayNow.com in 2010. Last week the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries organization, which has a…
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Toronto remains embroiled in a divisive casino debate. The OLG, Mayor Rob Ford, and potential casino operators are lobbying citizens and city councilors to support the casino. Meanwhile problem gambling groups, Chief Medical Officer Dr. David McKeown, and social health organizations are encouraging councilors to reject the casino proposal. Weighing into the debate are three…
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The OLG casino strategy requests interested communities to review the proposals, and submit an official vote to endorse or reject the investment. Several Ontario communities have held public consultation meetings in order for citizens to express their feelings about the casino on the record. However, questions should also be asked of the OLG regarding casino…
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This weekend was the NFL’s annual Pro Bowl game, and predictably ended with a blowout finish. The offensive stars were putting up points to satisfy fantasy league and sportsbetting enthusiasts, but the one-sided domination has many experts questioning if the Pro Bowl is worth continuing. The blowout also has gamblers wondering if the Superbowl could…
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The NBA season has had a number of surprises this year – few fans would have bet that the LA Lakers would fall out of playoff contention. But the end of the season could look entirely different after trade deadline day on February 21, when teams attempt to shore up their weaker points with new…
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The shortened NHL season leaves teams a very small window to make or break their season. The league insisted that a normal trade deadline be imposed, though that deadline comes on April 3 as opposed to the usual date near the beginning of March. Due to the shortened season, the playoffs begin only three weeks…
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