Canadian Gaming Association Celebrates the Passage of The Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, Bill C-218

Toronto, Ontario, June 22, 2021 – The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) today celebrates the arrival of single-event sports betting across Canada as the Senate successfully passed Bill C-218, without amendment, at Third Reading. Today’s successful vote will allow the Canadian gaming industry to begin working with provincial partners to offer single-event wagering to sports betting…

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CGA sports betting men at the bar with drinks cheering

Sports Betting Fact Sheet

Bill C-218, The Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act,first introduced by Kevin Waugh, MP for Saskatoon-Grasswood in February 2020 as a Private Member’s Bill, passed the House of Commons with all-party support on a recorded vote of 303-15 at Second Reading one year later. The House of Commons Justice Committee heard from 32 witnesses and…

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C-218 Justice Committee Hearing Update

Update on Justice Committee Hearings Bill C-218 was referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights by an overwhelming vote of 303-15. The first two days of hearings took place on February 23 and 25 and committee members heard from several witnesses including CGA President & CEO Paul Burns, Responsible Gambling Council CEO Shelley…

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RGC Presentation to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights

February 25th at 12-1pm re: Bill C-218: An Act to amend the Criminal Code Shelley White, CEO, Responsible Gambling Council Intro Good afternoon Madame Chair and members of the Standing Committee of Justice and Human Rights. Thank you for inviting the Responsible Gambling Council to share our perspective on Bill C 218. I would like…

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CGA Presentation to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights on Bill C-218

February 25, 2021 Paul Burns, President & CEO, Canadian Gaming Association Good afternoon and thank you for opportunity to appear before you today. I want to thank the Members of Parliament for your leadership over the past year. During these very difficult times, your efforts to support individuals and business are welcomed and are to…

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