Issues to Consider in Implementing the Socio-Economic Impact of Gambling (SEIG) Framework
In February 2008, a consortium of 10 provincial organizations* representing gaming regulators and research organizations released The Social-Economic Impact of Gambling (SEIG) Framework, which was created to “guide decision makers…
Read MoreA new sports proposition, Toronto Sun
The margins for the sports book are thin, in the 3-5% range, but they bring people to the casino. And that means hotel rooms, restaurant business, and more, said Paul…
Read MoreCanada’s Gaming Establishments – No Place to Launder Money
Canada’s gaming operators take the issue of money laundering very seriously, and have strict standards and procedures in place to deter and detect criminals attempting to exploit casino operations. Canada’s…
Read MoreGaming invests $10B in capital construction, Daily Commercial News and Construction Record
The most comprehensive study ever conducted on the economic impact of gaming in Canada reveals the gaming industry is responsible for more than $15 billion in direct revenue, more than…
Read MoreCanadian gaming industry representatives to gather in Montreal April 29-May 1
More than 1,200 members of Canada’s gaming industry are expected to converge on Montreal over the next three days (April 29-May 1) to attend the Canadian Gaming Summit. The…
Read MoreNational Gambling Report 2008 CGA Presentation
The 2008 National Gambling Report was presented on April 29 at the Canadian Gaming Summit in Montreal by Allan Gregg, Chairman of Harris/Decima.The research study of 3,047 Canadians surveyed online…
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Read MoreSIGA wins award, The Leader Post (Regina)
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority has won this year’s Canadian Gaming Award for exemplary volunteerism and community support. SIGA won the award on Thursday at the Canadian Gaming Awards Gala…
Read MoreHow Prevalent is Problem Gambling? A Critical Overview of Problem Gambling Prevalence Research
Beginning around the mid-1980’s jurisdictions throughout North America started doing research to determine the prevalence of problem gambling. Renowned researchers Jamie Wiebe, Ph.D. and President of Factz Research and Rachel…
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