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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…