A new sports proposition, Toronto Sun

July 6, 2008

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…

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Gaming invests $10B in capital construction, Daily Commercial News and Construction Record

April 30, 2008

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…

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SIGA wins award, The Leader Post (Regina)

April 28, 2008

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…

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Casinos don’t lead to more problem gambling, Toronto Star

July 23, 2007

While I agree with much of your editorial as it relates to Toronto’s budgetary woes, Imust correct the misconceptions it contains with regard to casinos, policing and problemgambling. The research-supported…

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Know your facts, The Daily News (Halifax)

July 21, 2007

While MLAs Vicki Conrad and Leo Glavine are to be commended for their expressed concerns for those with gambling problems (VLT Profits Plunge, But Casino Profits Are Up, The Daily…

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Criminalizing gambling not good public policy, The Sunday Herald

July 15, 2007

Peter McKenna, like all people morally opposed to an issue, be it Sunday shopping, big-box retail or gaming, just doesn’t want to acknowledge the facts and presents “information” that he…

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Falls casino statistics speak for themselves, Niagara Falls Review

June 7, 2007

Chamber survey reveals disappointment with casinos’ impact on city. I’m not quite sure what is driving the complaints and expectations of the Niagara Falls Chamber of Commerce. Tourism in Niagara…

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Casino CEO Kevin Laforet honoured by industry, The Windsor Star

May 2, 2007

Kevin Laforet, chief executive officer of Casino Windsor, has been rewarded for his leadership and outstanding contributions to the Canadian gaming industry by the Canadian Gaming Association. “Kevin was one…

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Canadian gaming accentuates the positive, Online-casinos

April 27, 2007

A much needed focus on the good side of gambling The online gambling industry could well take a few hints from the Canadian Gaming Association which this week focused on…

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Industry promotes the good in gambling, CBC News

April 26, 2007

Canada’s $15-billion gambling industry is emphasizing the positive in a new report that points to its payroll, contribution to government coffers and key role in supporting the hospitality business. Gambling is “larger than…

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