The Ontario government is moving ahead with the OLG modernization strategy, but the new government leaders are revamping some pieces of the strategy, including extending support for Ontario’s beleaguered horseracing industry. Premier Kathleen Wynne and Finance Minister Charles Sousa stated that candidates are under consideration to replace OLG Chairman Paul Godfrey. Wynne and Sousa’s predecessors,…
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The decision on a downtown Toronto casino is expected to be settled at a city council meeting on May 21. But the OLG selected the downtown region as one viable location for a casino, and the northwestern regions of the GTA as a second viable location. The Woodbine racetrack, established in Etobicoke nearby Pearson International…
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In the Toronto-Boston NHL playoff series, redemption seems to be the word of play for the young Maple Leafs roster. The Leafs were the undisputed underdogs going into the first round against the more experienced, and physically stronger Bruins roster. But in a remarkable test of resilience and creativity, the Leafs forced the Bruins into…
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Many Canadian cities are debating the pros and cons of investing in privatized casinos, but south of the border, Americans are recognizing the value of online casinos. The US stood firmly against legalized online gambling for years, and passed the Unlawful Internet Betting Act in 2006 to symbolize that opposition. But over the years, American…
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Canada crowned a new World Poker Tour champion this week at the Playground Poker Club in Montreal. Amir Babakhani crushed the final table to win the Canadian Spring Championship leg of the tour, capturing the top prize of $442,248, along with a $25,000 stake in the WPT World Championship at the Bellagio Casino in Las…
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Tim Horton’s created Roll Up The Rim To Win to honour their most loyal coffee lovers, which is an annual contest Canadians look forward to every season. This summer, Canada’s favourite coffee chain launched a new contest for Iced Capp lovers, called ‘Chill To Win.’ The contest officially launched on May 6, and celebrates the…
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Toronto is preparing to finalize the OLG casino debate as part of a scheduled vote on May 21. Councilors are divided over the casino proposal, while Toronto residents are equally conflicted over the proposal. The ongoing controversy is increasing calls to delay the council vote, and instead open the proposal to a city-wide referendum. The…
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NDP MP Brian Masse, the lead sponsor of Canada’s sportsbetting bill dubbed Bill C-290, is staging a last ditch effort to get the legislation passed into law. Masse pleaded his case within the House of Commons yesterday by demanding the Conservative government convince its own appointed Senators to stop holding up the legislation. Masse took…
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When the shortened NHL season began, the Vancouver Canucks were the one Canadian team favoured to win the Stanley Cup. However, the team was unable to live up to the organization’s expectations despite finishing the season at the top of the Northwest Division. Vancouver’s playoff performance has proven all but disastrous as the team hovers…
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PartyPoker returned to the Playground Poker Club in Montreal this weekend to kick off the 2013 World Poker Tour Canadian Spring Championship. The tournament began with three consecutive opening rounds that lasted from May 3 through May 5, and ended with 735 players anteing up to go all in. At the end of the three…
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