Manitoba welcomed home their beloved Winnipeg Jets during the last NHL season, but the team has caused recent controversy by launching a government sponsored gambling venue in the city. The gaming centre has riled First Nations tribes, who argue the Winnipeg venue violates an agreement they had with the government. The government insists the gaming…
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The Edmonton Oilers will remain in the city after all. The city of Edmonton says they have agreed to an arena funding deal with the NHL franchise that ensures the Oilers will have a new arena by 2016 to replace the aging Rexall Place. The city is hoping the province will cover the remaining funding…
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Zynga is the world’s largest provider of social media games, and has developed plans for developing real-money gaming applications of its social games. The company’s financial performance in 2012 was part of the reason for the shift to gambling, along with a deteriorating relationship with the world’s largest social media site Facebook. Zynga also plans…
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The idea of gambling in the air once only seemed feasible in a James Bond movie, but two French airline designers have teamed together to create an airborne casino. AirJet Designs and Designescence will create the Casino Jet Lounge, a bar and gambling venue onboard private jets that they hope to expand into international commercial…
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Communities across Ontario are debating the merits of the OLG casino proposal first presented last March that has divided much of the province into pro-gambling and anti-gambling groups. One of the cities that have spearheaded the process is Ottawa, which was quick to submit an approving vote in October last year. However, newly released documents…
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Toronto had its final public consultation meeting in regards to the casino this weekend, in which attendees were willing to share personal experiences with casinos and gambling to make their points. The meeting attracted approximately 300 people, who were equally divided over whether a casino is in the city’s best interest. However, pro-casino supporters agreed…
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The people of South Surrey have convinced their mayor to speak on their behalf – and reject the proposed Gateway casino. City council hosted an extended public consultation meeting on January 18 to allow as many citizens as possible to express their opinions about the planned casino. The statements were overwhelmingly against the project, and…
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One season begins as another prepares to end this weekend, but sports bettors will play the odds on both leagues. The NHL season finally begins after an arduous lockout, at the same time that the NFL conference championship games will determine which teams are going to the Superbowl. The excitement over the NHL’s return wasn’t…
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The Hamilton casino question was placed to the public in a consultation meeting at Waterdown District High School on January 16 – a meeting in which concerned horse owners expressed concern about their livelihoods. The casino proposal is part of the OLG’s gaming modernization strategy, which includes the cancellation of the current slots at racetrack…
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The parent company of online poker sites PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker has submitted a purchasing proposal for the Atlantic Club casino as part of its strategy to enter the US gambling market. The deal is contingent on approval from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, but would provide a significant investment to turn…
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