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Awareness Campaign Raises $275 For The Covenant House

Earlier this year, we created a public awareness campaign to support the Covenant House in downtown Toronto.  The non-profit organization relies on donations from individuals and companies across the GTA to finance 80 percent of its operating budget, which supports the most vulnerable people living on Toronto’s streets – youth. There are an estimated 10,000…

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Kitchener And Waterloo Join Casino Consultation

The OLG divided Ontario into gaming zones when it announced its gaming modernization plans, and communities are debating the pros and cons of a privatized casino within their jurisdictions.  Ottawa voted in favour of the OLG casino proposal, while Barrie rejected the idea.  Dozens of other Ontario communities remain locked in debate, and last week…

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PokerStars Has Support Of Players To Buy Atlantic Club Casino

PokerStars announced its bid to purchase the Atlantic Club casino in New Jersey, and the bidding process progressed after New Jersey Governor Chris Christie legalized online gambling in the state.  The bid was challenged by the American Gaming Association (AGA), which represents US based gambling operators.  The AGA says it is acting in the best…

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More Upsets In March Madness

March Madness certainly lives up to its name this year.  The tournament has featured one upset victory after another, and even the most skilled sports bettors are unlikely to predict who will triumph in the elite eight. One upset most analysts and gambling enthusiasts never expected was Syracuse’s defeat of Indiana in last night’s matchup. …

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Patience Is Running Out For Toronto Casino

Patience is running thin regarding the Toronto casino and the OLG gaming modernization strategy.  MGM Entertainment, one of the frontrunners bidding for the operating rights to the Toronto casino, demanded the city make up its mind one way or the other. MGM President Bill Hornbuckle was in the province earlier this week, and gave a…

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March Madness Rife With Upset Victories

Sports bettors love to gamble on an upset, especially when the odds on an upset team pay off with a high stakes reward.  This year’s NCAA March Madness witnessed its fair share of upsets in the first round, and gambling pundits and analysts expect the next round will appreciate its own share of upset victories.…

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The NHL Trade Deadline And Jarome Iginla

The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching, and teams are in tense negotiations for new players amid the ticking clock of April 3.  NHL insiders expect this year’s deadline and the final week leading up to the date will be more game changing compared to last year’s relatively timid event.  Big name and franchise players…

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Superbowl Betting Arrests Reach Uncle Of Star Leafs Player

The investigation into the Superbowl Platinum Sportsbook illegal betting operation continues in what police described as a third round of arrests that began on February 3.  The latest arrests include suspects operating out of London, Ontario, including alleged sportsbook operator Hiesam Kadri.  Kadri is the uncle of Toronto Maple Leafs star Nazem Kadri, who was…

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