Largest Ever Gathering of Canadian Gaming Industry Representatives

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, 2007— More than 1250 members of Canada’s gaming industry are expected to converge on Toronto April 25-27 to attend the Canadian Gaming Summit, a three-day…

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Number one reason Canadians gamble is for fun, not money

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 make money, according to theannual NationalGaming Monitor: a cross-country survey of the opinions of 1,000 Canadians on the subject of gaming. Forty-eight per cent of those who…

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Play with Confidence in Canadian Casinos and Gaming Facilities

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 Gaming Association (CGA) said today. “Trust is the cornerstone of the gaming business and Canadians should be comfortable in knowing that gaming devices are carefully…

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Canadian Gaming Association to Commission National Economic Impact Study

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 economic impacts from all elements of the Canadian gaming industry. In announcing the proposed study Bill Rutsey, CGA CEO stated, “In keeping with our mandate,…

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Study reveals support for Canadian gaming industry

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 stick to a fixed budget. Few Canadians are aware that Canada invests more money per capita on responsible gaming research and treatment than other countries.…

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Canadian Gaming Association – Study on VLT Gaming in Canada

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 a fact-based, research report commissioned by the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA). The study shows that, since its inception, VLT gaming has returned almost $20 billion…

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It’s time to regulate online gaming into Ontario model, Ottawa Citizen

It’s time to regulate online gaming into Ontario model The Ottawa Citizen Saturday, March 11, 2006 Byline: W. P. Rutsey Re: Hypocrisy and gambling, March 3. The Citizen editorial has mixed the rather straightforward issues of consumer protection and respect for the law with the more complex issues of morality and the legal and regulatory framework within…

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Canadian Gaming Association Acquires Canada’s Leading Gaming Exhibition

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 Sack, President of Canadian Gaming News Inc. are pleased to announce that they have agreed in principle for the CGA to acquire the Canadian Gaming…

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