Toronto had its final public consultation meeting in regards to the casino this weekend, in which attendees were willing to share personal experiences with casinos and gambling to make their points. The meeting attracted approximately 300 people, who were equally divided over whether a casino is in the city’s best interest. However, pro-casino supporters agreed…
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The people of South Surrey have convinced their mayor to speak on their behalf – and reject the proposed Gateway casino. City council hosted an extended public consultation meeting on January 18 to allow as many citizens as possible to express their opinions about the planned casino. The statements were overwhelmingly against the project, and…
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One season begins as another prepares to end this weekend, but sports bettors will play the odds on both leagues. The NHL season finally begins after an arduous lockout, at the same time that the NFL conference championship games will determine which teams are going to the Superbowl. The excitement over the NHL’s return wasn’t…
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The Hamilton casino question was placed to the public in a consultation meeting at Waterdown District High School on January 16 – a meeting in which concerned horse owners expressed concern about their livelihoods. The casino proposal is part of the OLG’s gaming modernization strategy, which includes the cancellation of the current slots at racetrack…
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The parent company of online poker sites PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker has submitted a purchasing proposal for the Atlantic Club casino as part of its strategy to enter the US gambling market. The deal is contingent on approval from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, but would provide a significant investment to turn…
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The third of Toronto’s public consultation meetings on the proposed OLG casino featured speeches from Rob Ford and his brother Doug Ford vouching for the casino, while also being attended by a protestor dressed as Darth Vader. The third meeting was held at the Etobicoke Olympium – in the riding held by Doug Ford –…
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An exciting yet unpredictable weekend in the NFL divisional playoff rounds lead to surprising results that could have been rewarding or costly for gamblers who put bets on the games. The double overtime round in the mile high city upset the hometown favourite, while two road teams who were expected to run all over the…
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Toronto’s second public consultation casino meeting was far more civil compared to the first meeting earlier in the week, when opposition hijacked any progressive dialogue on the casino proposal. While the opinion amongst the majority of the public was still opposed to the casino, the forum provided a healthy debate for supporters and opponents to…
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The City of Hamilton has been betting on a casino since the OLG announced its gaming modernization plans in March of last year. The proposal has been greeted with support as well as obstructed by opposition, with groups on all sides expressing their opinions as to why their argument is the correct one. However, pro-casino…
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Facial detection technology remains a controversial subject yet has been adapted by several organizations across Canada – one of which is the OLG. Ontario’s gambling legislative body says the technology helps identify gamblers who have placed themselves on self-exclusion lists in order to prevent them from entering casinos. The OLG’s counterpart in British Columbia –…
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