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Educational Program at the 2015 Canadian Gaming Summit
November 4, 2014
The 2015 Summit is heading to Caesars Windsor June 16-18th, 2015 and we are looking for your input and expertise as we build our educational program. You may have seen…
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C290: Take action and urge the Senate to move the bill forward!
October 22, 2014
Bill C290, “An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (Sports Betting)”, is a private members bill that would remove an out-of-date section of the Criminal Code that prevents single-event sport…
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Balancing public dialogue through education and advocacy
October 9, 2014
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) was incorporated nationally in 2005 by a group of founding members who recognized the need for a national voice to represent the Canadian gaming industry.
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An extraordinary time to be a Canadian at G2E
September 18, 2014
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) predicts this will be a very busy Global Gaming Expo (G2E) for Canadians as there is no shortage of activity across the provinces. Acquisitions, mergers,…
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Super Bowl And Sports Betting: A Multi-Million Dollar Opportunity – But Not In Canada
January 30, 2014
Bill C290 languishes due to Senate inaction; cities still unable to capture Super Bowl revenue TORONTO, ON, JANUARY 30, 2014 – Due to the Senate’s failure to act on Bill…
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Imagine What Super Bowl 2013 Would Look Like With Single-Event Sports Wagering
February 4, 2013
Debate Continues on Bill C290 as Senate Returns February 5 TORONTO, ON, JANUARY 31, 2013 – Want to bet on the Super Bowl? Great news – all you have to…
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Two Thirds (64%) of Canadians Want Senate to Pass Bill Legalizing Single Event Sports Betting
December 12, 2012
Most Agree Legalization Would Provide More Government Revenue (76%), Reduce Black-Market Betting (75%) and Allow for Greater Regulation and Oversight (74%) Ipsos Reid is Canada’s market intelligence leader and the…
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Single event sports betting: what the experts think
December 5, 2012
TORONTO—Bill C-290, an Act to amend the Criminal Code, which will allow wagering on the outcome of a single sporting event, has certainly attracted a lot of attention recently. The…
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Canadian Gaming Association Suggests NHL, Professional Sports Should Think Twice Before Opposing Single-Event Sports Wagering In Canada
November 7, 2012
Professional sports overlooking positive impact of enhanced protections offered by Bill C-290 TORONTO, ON, November 6, 2012 – The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) is wondering why the NHL and other…
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Statement from the Canadian Gaming Association
October 2, 2012
Toronto People opposed to a gaming entertainment centre in Toronto are certainly entitled to their strong, heartfelt opinions – but they shouldn’t be allowed to present their fears and objections…
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54% of Toronto Residents Support Idea of New Casino in Toronto
April 19, 2012
If Casino were Part of Larger Complex Including Restaurants, Shops, Entertainment and Hotel, Four in Ten (37%) More Supportive Toronto, ON – Almost all Torontonians (89%) have heard about the…
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Canadian Gaming Association Acknowledges Major Milestone To Allow Single-Event Sports Wagering In Canada
March 2, 2012
Bill C-‐290 passes third reading with all-‐party support and is sent to the Senate TORONTO, ON, March 2, 2012 – The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) today is pleased to acknowledge…
