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University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions (RIA)
December 3, 2014
New study shows problem gambling rates stable in the United States The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) was pleased to read the findings of a new study by the University at…
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David Silver’s op-ed
November 19, 2014
The CGA Supports David Silver’s Position on Sports Betting The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) fully endorses the op-ed written by NBA commissioner David Silver on November 13, 2014, as he…
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Educational Program at the 2015 Canadian Gaming Summit
November 4, 2014
The 2015 Summit is heading to Caesars Windsor June 16-18th, 2015 and we are looking for your input and expertise as we build our educational program. You may have seen…
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C290: Take action and urge the Senate to move the bill forward!
October 22, 2014
Bill C290, “An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (Sports Betting)”, is a private members bill that would remove an out-of-date section of the Criminal Code that prevents single-event sport…
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Balancing public dialogue through education and advocacy
October 9, 2014
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) was incorporated nationally in 2005 by a group of founding members who recognized the need for a national voice to represent the Canadian gaming industry.
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An extraordinary time to be a Canadian at G2E
September 18, 2014
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) predicts this will be a very busy Global Gaming Expo (G2E) for Canadians as there is no shortage of activity across the provinces. Acquisitions, mergers,…
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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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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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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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Casinos don’t lead to more problem gambling, Toronto Star
July 23, 2007
While I agree with much of your editorial as it relates to Toronto’s budgetary woes, Imust correct the misconceptions it contains with regard to casinos, policing and problemgambling. The research-supported…
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Know your facts, The Daily News (Halifax)
July 21, 2007
While MLAs Vicki Conrad and Leo Glavine are to be commended for their expressed concerns for those with gambling problems (VLT Profits Plunge, But Casino Profits Are Up, The Daily…
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Criminalizing gambling not good public policy, The Sunday Herald
July 15, 2007
Peter McKenna, like all people morally opposed to an issue, be it Sunday shopping, big-box retail or gaming, just doesn’t want to acknowledge the facts and presents “information” that he…