Toronto remains embroiled in a divisive casino debate. The OLG, Mayor Rob Ford, and potential casino operators are lobbying citizens and city councilors to support the casino. Meanwhile problem gambling groups, Chief Medical Officer Dr. David McKeown, and social health organizations are encouraging councilors to reject the casino proposal. Weighing into the debate are three…
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The OLG casino strategy requests interested communities to review the proposals, and submit an official vote to endorse or reject the investment. Several Ontario communities have held public consultation meetings in order for citizens to express their feelings about the casino on the record. However, questions should also be asked of the OLG regarding casino…
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This weekend was the NFL’s annual Pro Bowl game, and predictably ended with a blowout finish. The offensive stars were putting up points to satisfy fantasy league and sportsbetting enthusiasts, but the one-sided domination has many experts questioning if the Pro Bowl is worth continuing. The blowout also has gamblers wondering if the Superbowl could…
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The NBA season has had a number of surprises this year – few fans would have bet that the LA Lakers would fall out of playoff contention. But the end of the season could look entirely different after trade deadline day on February 21, when teams attempt to shore up their weaker points with new…
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The shortened NHL season leaves teams a very small window to make or break their season. The league insisted that a normal trade deadline be imposed, though that deadline comes on April 3 as opposed to the usual date near the beginning of March. Due to the shortened season, the playoffs begin only three weeks…
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Manitoba welcomed home their beloved Winnipeg Jets during the last NHL season, but the team has caused recent controversy by launching a government sponsored gambling venue in the city. The gaming centre has riled First Nations tribes, who argue the Winnipeg venue violates an agreement they had with the government. The government insists the gaming…
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The Edmonton Oilers will remain in the city after all. The city of Edmonton says they have agreed to an arena funding deal with the NHL franchise that ensures the Oilers will have a new arena by 2016 to replace the aging Rexall Place. The city is hoping the province will cover the remaining funding…
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Zynga is the world’s largest provider of social media games, and has developed plans for developing real-money gaming applications of its social games. The company’s financial performance in 2012 was part of the reason for the shift to gambling, along with a deteriorating relationship with the world’s largest social media site Facebook. Zynga also plans…
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The idea of gambling in the air once only seemed feasible in a James Bond movie, but two French airline designers have teamed together to create an airborne casino. AirJet Designs and Designescence will create the Casino Jet Lounge, a bar and gambling venue onboard private jets that they hope to expand into international commercial…
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Communities across Ontario are debating the merits of the OLG casino proposal first presented last March that has divided much of the province into pro-gambling and anti-gambling groups. One of the cities that have spearheaded the process is Ottawa, which was quick to submit an approving vote in October last year. However, newly released documents…
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