There has been lots of debate surrounding proposed changes to Canada’s sportsbetting laws, with professional opinion in favour of legalizing single game bets. Casinos, law enforcement, and problem gambling councilors have all expressed support for Bill C-290 to Canada’s Senate – and public opinion is finally weighing in. Despite the outspoken opposition to the changes…
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Toronto NFL fans have another weekend to be excited about as Hogtown will once again serve as home field for the Buffalo Bills in their Week 15 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday, December 16. The Bills are fighting to remain alive for a playoff spot in the tight AFC Wildcard race, while the…
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As Canada continues its debate over the single game sportsbetting bill, the major sports leagues vocal opposition to single game bets is getting even louder. Several Canadian Senators have mentioned their plans to kill the bill in reaction to heavy opposition from the MLB, NHL, NBA, NFL, and NCAA. The leagues have said the status…
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The future of how casinos in Ontario’s big cities will operate is being put to question by municipal medical health officers. In November Toronto’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. David McKeown listed recommendations for the Toronto casino that he says should be dictations of terms, and now Hamilton’s Chief Medical Officer has drafted a similar report…
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The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas will be a venue filled with action tonight – action that extends beyond the boxing ring. Tonight’s welterweight main event inside the ring pits two long-standing rivals against each other for a fourth, grueling battle of fists and fury. Manny Pacquiao, considered by many bookmakers the Fighter…
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Toronto made international headlines over the last two weeks when Rob Ford was found guilty of violating conflict of interest rules and ordered to step down from his position as mayor. Ford has won the right to an appeal set for mid-January, which gives him more time as the mayor of Canada’s largest city. However,…
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Bwin.party management will look a bit different from here on out after co-CEO Jim Ryan announced he is stepping down from his position, leaving fellow co-CEO Norbert Teufelberger to run the company solo. Ryan, a Canadian native, has said his last day with the company will be on January 15, 2013 and his next plan…
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The marriage of Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton was one of the most eagerly anticipated events of 2011, and now the announcement that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting a new Prince or Princess is quickly becoming one of the hot topics of 2012. The couple has reignited international interest in…
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The OLG casino proposals have proven very divisive in communities across Ontario, and Hamilton has been one of the most controversial debates. However, the disputes seemingly have less to do with the OLG, and are instead between city councilors lobbying for their respective wards to participate in public forums on the casino proposal. Hamilton Mayor…
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The World Poker Tour (WPT) wrapped up its tournament in Montreal earlier this week, which was considered the grand return of professional poker in Canada. The tournament had the highest number of participants in the history of Canadian poker, which was one of the signs of the tournament’s great success. High profile players and professional…
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