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Federal government to table bill to legalize single-event sports betting
Canadians are betting an estimated $14 billion per year through illegal channels John Paul Tasker · CBC News · Posted: Nov 25, 2020 Federal Justice Minister David Lametti is expected to introduce legislation as soon as Thursday to legalize single-event sports betting in Canada — ending a decades-old prohibition on gambling that experts say has funnelled billions…
Read MoreSingle-Event Sports Betting Becomes Government Bill
The CGA has learned that the Federal Government intends to pick up Bill C-218, the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, and turn it into a government bill. It is being introduced at 2:00pm ET today in the House of Commons by the Justice Minister as “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (single event…
Read MoreThe Canadian Gaming Association Announces Jean Major as the 2020 Industry Leadership and Outstanding Contribution Award Recipient
Each year at the Canadian Gaming Summit, the industry gathers to recognize the achievements and successes of its leaders. With the 2020 Summit postponed to June 2021 due to COVID-19, the award for Industry Leadership and Outstanding Contribution is being given out virtually at the CGA’s upcoming Annual General Meeting on November 24, 2020. The…
Read MoreCANADIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS ONTARIO ON MOVING iGAMING FORWARD
Toronto, Ontario, November 6, 2020 – The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) today applauds the Government of Ontario’s decision to move forward with legislation to make internet gambling (iGaming) a reality in this province and to ensure that the people of Ontario have access to safe and legal gambling options online. iGaming has been gaining acceptance…
Read MoreCGA Update Volume 22
Ontario Budget Includes iGaming Legislation Yesterday the Ontario Provincial Budget was released and specific to the gaming sector, Ontario announced the next steps in moving the regulatory model forward for iGaming. Included in the budget package is legislation that will transfer Conduct & Manage Authority for iGaming from OLG to the AGCO. Below is the…
Read MoreCANADIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION URGES QUICK ACTION ON LEGISLATION FOR SPORTS BETTING
Toronto, Ontario, November 3, 2020 – The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) is pleased that Bill C-218 – The Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act – today begins the first hour of debate in the House of Commons. Championed by Kevin Waugh, MP for Saskatoon-Grasswood, this Bill, when passed, will provide the communities with a powerful…
Read MoreCGA Update Volume 21
CGA Hosts Canadian Networking Room at G2E As with most conferences this year, G2E is also going virtual, and the CGA has been approached to host the Canadian networking room from 4:15 – 5:00pm ET on October 27. Here’s what we’ll be talking about: Canada’s gaming industry is undergoing some exciting changes: New standards for…
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Casinos in Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Begin to Re-Open The Canadian Gaming Association extends a warm welcome back to operators and employees as more of Canada’s gaming industry re-opens! Ontario Health and Safety Guidelines All Ontario operators have developed site-specific health and safety plans that have been reviewed by independent third-party medical experts…
Read MoreMore of Canada’s Gaming Industry Re-Opens!
The Canadian Gaming Association extends a warm welcome back to operators and employees as more of Canada’s gaming industry re-opens! SIGA Congratulations to the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), which operates seven of Saskatchewan’s nine casinos, on a successful re-opening earlier this month. Manitoba After being closed down for more than four months, casinos in…
Read MoreCelebrating a milestone: welcoming back Canada’s gaming industry!
The Canadian Gaming Association is thrilled to be able to say “welcome back” as Canada’s gaming industry slowly begins to re-open. First up are Alberta and Nova Scotia, who announced that they will allow charitable gaming centres and casinos to open their doors to employees, customers, charities and communities. This is a milestone worth celebrating.…
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