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How Prevalent is Problem Gambling? A Critical Overview of Problem Gambling Prevalence Research
April 25, 2008
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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Employment Impact of Gaming Industry in Canada Much Greater Than Previously Understood
April 8, 2008
New research undertaken as part of the most comprehensive study ever conducted on the economic impact of gaming in Canada reveals that the more than 135,000 Canadians are directly employed…
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Decima Research and Canadian Gaming Association Form Strategic Partnership
April 27, 2007
Decima Research and the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) have formed an innovative partnership which will provide CGA and its members with valuable research, insights and information on the Canadian gaming…
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Landmark Economic Impact Study Reveals Gaming Industry in Canada Worth $15.3 billion in Direct Spending Alone
April 26, 2007
Larger than magazine, book, spectator sport, movie theatre and performing arts sectors combined Toronto, April 26, 2007— The most comprehensive study ever conducted on the economic impact of gaming in Canada reveals…
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Largest Ever Gathering of Canadian Gaming Industry Representatives
April 20, 2007
Largest ever gathering of Canadian gaming industry representatives to be held in Toronto April 25-27 National Economic Impact Study results unveiled/ Comedian Martin Short to headline opening gala Toronto, April 20,…
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Number one reason Canadians gamble is for fun, not money
April 11, 2007
National survey of attitudes and gambling behaviours reveals surprising insights April 11, 2007 – Twice as many Canadians gamble simply for the fun of it, than gamble in an effort to…
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Play with Confidence in Canadian Casinos and Gaming Facilities
March 1, 2007
PLAY WITH CONFIDENCE IN CANADIAN CASINOS AND GAMING FACILITIES (TORONTO – March 1, 2007) Canadians can continue to play their games of chance with confidence the President of the Canadian…
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Canadian Gaming Association to Commission National Economic Impact Study
October 26, 2006
Canadian Gaming Association To Commission National Economic Impact Study The Canadian Gaming Association (“CGA”) today released a request for proposals to engage a consultant to research, collate and document the…
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Study reveals support for Canadian gaming industry
April 26, 2006
Study reveals support for Canadian gaming industry The overwhelming majority of Canadians see gaming as a fun and acceptable form of entertainment. Those who play are mostly responsible gamblers who…
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Canadian Gaming Association – Study on VLT Gaming in Canada
March 16, 2006
Canadian Gaming Association – Study on VLT Gaming in Canada March 16, 2006— VLT gaming in Canada is well-regulated and operated with a high degree of public accountability, according to…
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Vancouver ready to host gambling summit in April: Economic impact of about 1,500 delegates worth some $4.88 million
December 15, 2005
Vancouver ready to host gambling summit in April: Economic impact of about 1,500 delegates worth some $4.88 million The Vancouver Sun Thu 15 Dec 2005 Byline: Bruce Constantineau Between 1,200…
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Canadian Gaming Association Acquires Canada’s Leading Gaming Exhibition
December 12, 2005
TORONTO, Dec. 12 /CNW/ – Canada’s preeminent gaming industry association will now stage Canada’s preeminent gaming forum. William Rutsey, President and CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) and Ivan…
