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Opinion Editorial — Response to Globe & Mail series Bad Bets
October 22, 2009
The facts are always a good bet By Paul Burns, Vice President, Canadian Gaming Association Canadians agree that people with severe gambling problems deserve help and support in dealing with…
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Opinion Editorial — Response to Toronto Sun Article – October 5
October 5, 2009
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…
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Canadian Gaming Association Reminds Adults Not to Give Lottery Products To Children this Holiday Season
December 11, 2008
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…
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A Caution Regarding Recent Statistics Canada Gambling Data
October 28, 2008
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…
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Issues to Consider in Implementing the Socio-Economic Impact of Gambling (SEIG) Framework
August 27, 2008
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…
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A new sports proposition, Toronto Sun
July 6, 2008
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…
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Canada’s Gaming Establishments – No Place to Launder Money
May 23, 2008
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…
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Gaming invests $10B in capital construction, Daily Commercial News and Construction Record
April 30, 2008
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…
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Canadian gaming industry representatives to gather in Montreal April 29-May 1
April 29, 2008
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. Â The…
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National Gambling Report 2008 CGA Presentation
April 29, 2008
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…
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SIGA wins award, The Leader Post (Regina)
April 28, 2008
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…
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How Prevalent is Problem Gambling? A Critical Overview of Problem Gambling Prevalence Research
April 25, 2008
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…
