Category: News

US Casinos Host Slot Machines Honouring Kiss

Do you want to rock and roll all night?  If you have plans to visit US casinos, you can party every day of your visit with Kiss’ latest slot machine, a video and musical gambling tribute to the rock n roll icons.  The slot machines made their debut at the Borgata casino in Atlantic City…

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OLG Chairman Damages Case for Toronto Casino

The OLG has made the proposed Toronto casino the cornerstone of its gaming modernization strategy – a proposal that has proven very controversial across the GTA.  Casino lobbyists have argued the potential economic benefits are worth the investment, while opponents counter that the impact on low-income families and social health groups outweighs the economic potential. …

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Order of Canada Recipient Leads Opposition to Surrey Casino

An Order of Canada recipient is the face of the opposition against the proposed South Surrey casino near Gateway, British Columbia – opposition which could cancel the development of the casino entirely.  Personal Injury Lawyer Bernie Simpson says if the casino is developed as planned, it would devastate families of minority cultures living in southern…

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Controversial Plan to Use Keno for NHL Arena Funding

News that the NHL will return for a shortened season has received general disinterest from frustrated fans, while local pubs near NHL arenas are jubilant that fans will once again return to arenas.  Canada’s seven NHL franchises provide the majority of business for these pubs, but the future of the Edmonton Oilers remains in question…

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NHL Lockout Ends, Challenge on Sportsbetting Continues

Gary Bettman will have plenty of opportunity to challenge Canada’s sportsbetting law amendments after finally agreeing to a new collective bargaining agreement for the NHL.  The long, drawn out process has made Canadians bitter with the league and particularly scornful of Bettman, who has always been considered the bad guy in relation to NHL hockey…

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Ontario’s Parties United on Horseracing, Divided on OLG

The OLG became one of the most politicized organizations in Ontario throughout 2012, and is set to continue its role as a hot-button topic into 2013.  Ontario’s three main political parties are at odds over how to proceed with the future of the OLG gaming strategy – in particular, over the shift to urbanized casinos…

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Odds on NFL Wildcard Rounds

The NFL regular season has come to a close and the playoffs countdown the weeks to the Superbowl – one of the biggest games in professional sports.  The playoffs are important for all qualified teams to rally in a do-or-die scenario, while sports bettors hope to pick the right favourite to make the Superbowl rally…

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