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News Release from University of Windsor — Law professor questions liability of casinos to problem gamblers
(WINDSOR, ONTARIO, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009) – Casinos should not be financially liable to problem gamblers who violate self-exclusion agreements and enter gaming houses, says a UWindsor law professor. “A problem gambler can never truly contract out their right to enter a gaming venue, because this is supposedly an incurable impulse we are dealing with,”…
Read MoreOpinion Editorial — Response to Toronto Sun Article – October 5
By Paul Burns, VP, Public Affairs, Canadian Gaming Association In a recent edition of the Toronto Sun, reporter Sharon Lem covers some familiar territory — but fails to cover the facts related to gambling and problem gambling in Canada. In fact, the article gets it plain wrong on a number of fronts. Research is mentioned,…
Read MoreCanadian Gaming Association Reminds Adults Not to Give Lottery Products To Children this Holiday Season
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) and its members are discouraging parents and other adults from purchasing lottery tickets for their children or other minors through a partnership with the McGill University International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors and the National Council on Problem Gambling. With the holiday season right around the…
Read MoreA Caution Regarding Recent Statistics Canada Gambling Data
A Caution Regarding Recent Statistics Canada Gambling Data Statistics Canada – Perspectives on Labour and Income: Gambling Issue, September 2008 The Perspectives on Labour and Income is a monthly on-line publication produced by Statistics Canada that highlights selected Canadian labour marketplace issues. Once a year, a “Gambling” Issue is published (Sept 2008 latest issue). This…
Read MoreIssues 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 and researchers in measuring the social and economic costs and benefits of gambling in Canada.” The consortium invited feedback on the framework. As part of…
Read MoreIssues to Consider in Implementing the Socio-Economic Impact of Gambling (SEIG) Framework
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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 Burns of the Canadian Gaming Association. “This appeals to Canadians who want a little more out of the game,” said Burns. “What’s better than a…
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 casinos and racinos are subject to the same legislation and regulations that government other organizations handling financial transactions, including banks, trusts, life insurance companies and…
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 $2 billion in direct salaried employment for Canadians working in the industry, and $10 billion in current capital investment. Among its findings, the study shows…
Read MoreNational Gambling Report 2008 CGA Presentation
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