British Columbia will once again host its annual Responsible Gambling Awareness Month throughout January, 2013, with various communities hosting events throughout the month. These events are part of a joint effort to educate BC residents about the risks associated with gambling – while also discussing future gambling expansion plans. The campaign was created as a…
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Canada’s Amaya Gaming Group has received a boost in its profile after the announcement of a global licensing agreement with Playboy Enterprises. Both companies are seen as titans in their respective industries, and this new collaboration will see Amaya online poker and lottery games developed using the iconic Playboy brand in permitted markets around the…
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The OLG-proposed Toronto casino has been debated by politicians, casino operators, and business legal councilors – but now the public gets to be heard. The city officially began the public consultation process on Friday December 14 with the launch of a website devoted to the consultation. The site will include an online survey asking for…
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OLG casino plans across Ontario could be dashed after all if the PC party forms the next government at Queen’s Park. Speaking at the Rideau Carlton Raceway in Ottawa – a site in strong consideration for the Ottawa casino – PC MPP Lisa MacLeod and two of her colleagues said a PC elected government would…
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How do you know which type of game provides you the greatest odds of winning? Believe it or not your personality fits the gameplay style of certain games over others, and if you plan on playing in a casino – either land-based or online – you may want to consider that before placing a bet. …
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There has been lots of debate surrounding proposed changes to Canada’s sportsbetting laws, with professional opinion in favour of legalizing single game bets. Casinos, law enforcement, and problem gambling councilors have all expressed support for Bill C-290 to Canada’s Senate – and public opinion is finally weighing in. Despite the outspoken opposition to the changes…
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Toronto NFL fans have another weekend to be excited about as Hogtown will once again serve as home field for the Buffalo Bills in their Week 15 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday, December 16. The Bills are fighting to remain alive for a playoff spot in the tight AFC Wildcard race, while the…
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As Canada continues its debate over the single game sportsbetting bill, the major sports leagues vocal opposition to single game bets is getting even louder. Several Canadian Senators have mentioned their plans to kill the bill in reaction to heavy opposition from the MLB, NHL, NBA, NFL, and NCAA. The leagues have said the status…
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The future of how casinos in Ontario’s big cities will operate is being put to question by municipal medical health officers. In November Toronto’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. David McKeown listed recommendations for the Toronto casino that he says should be dictations of terms, and now Hamilton’s Chief Medical Officer has drafted a similar report…
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The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas will be a venue filled with action tonight – action that extends beyond the boxing ring. Tonight’s welterweight main event inside the ring pits two long-standing rivals against each other for a fourth, grueling battle of fists and fury. Manny Pacquiao, considered by many bookmakers the Fighter…
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