Investigators have traced the origin of the match-fixing bets to an organized crime syndicate in Singapore, led by Tan Seet Eng who is nicknamed Dan. Roberto Di Martino is leading one of the investigations into the scandal from northern Italy in the town of Cremona. Di Martino says Italian authorities will issue arrest warrants for…
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In Quebec a summit regarding higher education will occur in the last week of February to discuss the controversial tuition costs, which students argue have become far too expensive. However, at the same time Lotto-Quebec has announced it will partner with universities across the province to promote the University Poker Championship. Critics argue that encouraging…
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When heroes turn to the enemy, fans are captivated by the details of the story. Oscar Pistorius, the Paralympics sprinter who gained the nickname of the ‘Blade Runner’ at the London Olympics last summer, has been charged with the death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. The shooting occurred the morning of Valentine’s Day amid Reeva’s…
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Montreal-based Amaya Gaming Group Inc announced it will continue supporting DC Comics characters under a new agreement with Warner Bros. The Canadian gambling operating platform has a deal in place with the production company’s consumer products division to exclusively design online casino games based off the popular comic book characters. Amaya will offer real-money games…
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New Jersey could have legalized online gambling as early as February 26. The state legislatures have said they will vote on amendments from Governor Chris Christie no later than the end of the month, and re-submit the online gambling bill to the Governor’s desk for approval. If Christie signs the bill – he has said…
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The Canadian sportsbetting bill was introduced by the NDP to legalize single game bets. The motion has been supported by organizations and agencies across the country, but has come up against considerable opposition in the Senate. Reports suggest Conservative senators are using the sportsbetting bill to challenge what Canadians see as Stephen Harper’s “rubber…
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Pope Benedict XVI surprised the Catholic faith this weekend by announcing he will step down from his position as head of the Vatican. According to the National Post, this will be the first time that a serving Pope has resigned in nearly 600 years. A possible successor has become a popular betting trend within the…
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It was reported that York Regional Police, with assistance from the RCMP, raided the Le Parc Banquet Hall in Markham the night of the Superbowl – seizing millions in cash and computers operating the Platinum Sportsbook online casino. Authorities have now linked the operation to the Hell’s Angels motorcycle gang, and charge London chapter President…
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Could the horseracing industry be the turning point of Ontario’s next election? The rural communities in the province have reacted swiftly and strongly against former Premier Dalton McGuinty’s cancellation of the slots at racetrack program in order to focus on the OLG casino proposals. The Liberal government remains in a minority position, and needs support…
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Bob McCown is one of Canada’s most recognized and controversial talk show hosts, and discusses the latest trends in sports on his daily afternoon show ‘Prime Time Sports.’ Occasionally McCown and one of his guests will take a segment to discuss other topics in Canada that are often political and therefore, controversial in nature. Earlier…
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