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Gaming 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
The 2008 National Gambling Report was presented on April 29 at the Canadian Gaming Summit in Montreal by Allan Gregg, Chairman of Harris/Decima.The research study of 3,047 Canadians surveyed online during March-April 2008 explores gambling behaviour and attitudes towards the issues surrounding policy decisions related to gaming.The report also points to emerging issues and trends…
Read MoreCanadian gaming industry representatives to gather in Montreal April 29-May 1
More than 1,200 members of Canada’s gaming industry are expected to converge on Montreal over the next three days (April 29-May 1) to attend the Canadian Gaming Summit. The Summit is a three-day event consisting of over 40 workshops and seminars, more than 100 exhibitors of gaming products and services, and a charity awards…
Read MoreNational Gambling Report 2008 CGA Presentation
SIGA wins award, The Leader Post (Regina)
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 Benefit in Toronto. Each year, the Canadian Gaming Association presents the awards to businesses and groups that are recognized as pioneers in the industry and…
Read MoreHow Prevalent is Problem Gambling? A Critical Overview of Problem Gambling Prevalence Research
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 Volberg, Ph.D. and President of Gemini Research have examined the results from over 100 problem gambling prevalence studies spanning 20 years and multiple, worldwide jurisdictions.…
Read MoreHow Prevalent is Problem Gambling? A Critical Overview of Problem Gambling Prevalence Research
Employment Impact of Gaming Industry in Canada Much Greater Than Previously Understood
Employment Impact of Gaming Industry in Canada Much Greater Than Previously Understood
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 in the gaming industry, the country’s largest and economically significant entertainment industry. Factoring in the indirect and induced impacts of economic activity in this sector,…
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