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Doug Ford Plans To Reopen Toronto Woodbine Casino Debate

The Toronto casino debate earlier this year was an issue that divided Canada’s largest city into two equally boisterous groups.  While the motion was eventually struck down in an overwhelming 40 – 4 vote at Toronto city hall, one city councilor is determined to reignite the debate. Councilor Doug Ford, brother of embattled Mayor Rob…

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888 Casino New Sponsor Of Rapid-Paced Snooker Shoot-Out Tournament

is home to a number of popular casino table games such as blackjack, roulette, and baccarat.  But the highly regarded gambling domain is expanding its brand, and is becoming associated with other popular table games. 888 recently filled the sponsorship void left at the UK Snooker Shoot-out, a signature event worth approximately £130,000 ($218,000).  Past…

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Was Racism Responsible For Saskatoon Missing Out On A Casino

On October 22, 2003 the Saskatoon city council voted down a proposal to develop a First Nations-run casino in the city.  The campaign on the motion was very divisive for the community, and resulted in what many city councilors described as racist opposition to the casino proposal. Ten years later, the central players in the…

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Hollywood Poker Launches Social Slots Celebrity Tournaments

Hollywood Poker is one of the largest and most entertaining social gaming sites on the web.  Online poker fans appreciate opportunities to meet and play with celebrities in a fun and exciting environment. Hollywood Poker is notable for hosting poker tournaments for poker fans across Canada, the US, and the entire world up against some…

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New Jersey Approves Online Licenses For Two Atlantic City Casinos

New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement officially validated online gambling licenses for two Atlantic City casinos in the past week.  Applications from the remaining casinos, along with dozens of online gambling operators are still under review in the lead-up to the scheduled online gambling launch date in New Jersey on November 26. The Borgata casino,…

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Net Entertainment Agrees To Supply Casino Games To William Hill

Net Entertainment, one of the world’s leading developers of online casino entertainment features, will reach an even larger market of gamers thanks to a new agreement with William Hill.  The agreement entered its final round of negotiations in September, and was officially signed and ratified by the end of the month. The two companies first…

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