Press Releases
Canada’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 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
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 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 MoreEmployment 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,…
Read MoreDecima Research and Canadian Gaming Association Form Strategic Partnership
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 industry and will further expand Decima’s leading-edge position in lottery and gaming research. Under the terms of this exclusive agreement: Decima and the CGA will…
Read MoreLandmark Economic Impact Study Reveals Gaming Industry in Canada Worth $15.3 billion in Direct Spending Alone
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 that the gaming industry is responsible for more than $15 billion in direct revenue, more than $2 billion in direct salaried employment for Canadians working…
Read MoreLargest 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…
Read MoreNumber 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…
Read MorePlay 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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