While there has been a great deal of media attention given to possibility that a new casino could be built on the former grounds of Ontario Place, there are actually several potential locations. Recently, the local government has narrowed the possibilities down to four, one of which must be agreed upon by city councillors. In…
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Concordia University has become the first Canadian educational institution to receive a research grant for on-going studies regarding gambling. Fonds québécois de la recherche sur la société et la culture (FQRSC) has awarded Professor Sylvia Kairouz with the gambling research chair and $947,738 for the department to conduct studies. This is a first-of-its-kind grant, as…
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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has jumped at the chance to build a new casino in the Toronto city centre. Despite concerns and complaints from residents and local media, Ford is determined to make it happen. In a recent National Post report, Ford has stated that he wants to snatch up the opportunity and refuses to…
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This year, PokerStars launched its first mobile poker applications for Apple and Android devices. Now, the company is adding to its selection of mobile games with Zoom Poker, a fast-action online poker application. Zoom Poker was released online in March 2012. Although it was only a beta release, the game received a great deal of…
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Gerald Schwartz, head of Toronto’s Onex Corp., has expressed interest in owning and operating the newly proposed Toronto casino, according to the Globe and Mail. With a great deal of capital to open the venue and a wide range of experience behind him, he seems to be one of the ideal candidates for the position.…
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Canadian UFC Champion Georges St. Pierre has announced that he is now part of 888 Poker’s professional team. He has recently signed a 12-month deal with the online poker operator to become an ambassador for the brand, including representing 888 in the 2012 World Series of Poker. 888 Poker players will also be able…
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While playing at online casinos is legal in Canada, our neighbours to the south are working hard legislate online gambling. Last winter, it was announced that online casino gambling was not technically illegal, so several states have started the process of legislating and regulating the activity. California is one of many states that is dedicated…
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While Toronto politicians have stated that a referendum on the issue of a new casino in the city will have to wait until 2014, OLG Chairman Paul Godfrey wants answers now. According to the Toronto Sun, Godfrey does not want to wait for a decision from Toronto politicians if they’re going to take their time. …
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The growth of the popularity of social games could be slowing down, according to a report in USA Today. Among young girls and women, social gaming activity is down by at least 10%, marking a shift in the market. According the report, 43% of young girls, aged 12 to 17, are currently playing social…
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According to a report in CBC News, The Canadian Pediatric Society states that teenagers who gamble are more likely to develop gambling addictions. Buying scratch cards, lottery tickets and playing online casino games are all forms of gambling that teens take part in that could lead to the development of problem gambling habits. The Canadian Pediatric…
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