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Fan favourite still trying to clear major hurdle
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 27: Ons Jabeur of Tunisia plays a forehand during a practice session ahead of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 27, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
european business
Britain rejects call to regulate cryptoassets as a form of gambling
FILE PHOTO: Representations of cryptocurrencies are seen in this illustration, August 10, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration//File Photo
opinion
Are gambling ads harmful? You can bet on it
André Picard
u.s. business
Big bet a bust in bid to allow sports gambling in California
FILE - An iPad displays the types of free bets that could be placed at the Golden 1 Center's Skyloft Predictive Gaming Lounge in Sacramento, Calif., March 19, 2019. The campaign that could bring legalized sports betting to California has become the most expensive ballot initiative fight in state history. Two rival proposals are pitting wealthy Native American tribes against FanDuel, DraftKings and other online gambling companies, in a contest over what could become the nation's most lucrative marketplace. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
opinion
Legalized sports betting was a good idea. But can we tone down the ads?
The Editorial Board
report on business
As sports betting flourishes in Canada, other countries are cracking down
After Ontario became the first Canadian province to open its doors to online gambling companies on April 4, sports betting ads came to crowd social media feeds and were soon plastered on billboards, buses and trains. Via Twitter and YouTube.
opinion
Why substance abuse and addiction should be part of the financial planning conversation
Elke Rubach
opinion
This year’s hockey playoffs have been great for gambling ads. Hockey? Not so much
Cathal Kelly
opinion
Single-game sports gambling is a risky bet for Canadians
Declan Hill
opinion
Why Ontario shouldn’t give casinos a monopoly over regulated online gambling
Andrew Willis
opinion
Will the Pandora Papers lead to a crackdown on tax havens?
Brian Milner
report on business
Great Canadian Gaming names new CEO as U.S. private equity fund Apollo takes control
FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2018, file photo, Tony Rodio, president of Tropicana Entertainment speaks during an interview with the Associated Press in Atlantic City, N.J. Casino giant Caesars Entertainment has appointed a veteran of the gambling industry as its new CEO. The Las Vegas-based company named Rodio as its new leader to replace Mark Frissora, who joined Caesars in 2015 and guided it through bankruptcy reorganization. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File)
canada
COVID-19 news today: Risk-assessment tool for fully vaccinated people coming soon, Tam promises
People wear masks to protect them from the COVID-19 virus in Kingston, Ontario, on Wednesday Feb. 10, 2021. Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Public Health unit has moved into the green zone. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg
canada
Radio bingo sees a surge in interest during pandemic in small towns
With malls and movie theatres closed, Carole Winnipeg plays radio bingo with her mother and sister every Saturday near Strathmore, Alberta, March 5, 2021, 2021. Todd Korol/The Globe and Mail
report on business
From near collapse to $9-billion sale: How Dave Gadhia turned Amaya around
The Amaya Gaming Group headquarters are seen in Montreal on June 13, 2014. The online gambling company formerly known as Amaya Inc. will face questions Wednesday at a hearing in front of the Ontario Securities Commission, which is investigating allegations of insider trading surrounding the 2014 purchase of PokerStars. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
report on business
Apollo hikes bid for Great Canadian Gaming, locks in support from opposing shareholders
A dealer slides chips across the blackjack table on Friday, March 16, 2012, in Bangor, Maine. Great Canadian Gaming Corp. says some of its casinos will reopen Sept. 28. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Robert F. Bukaty
report on business
CI Financial to vote against Great Canadian Gaming’s $2.1-billion takeover bid from Apollo, deal now in limbo
A dealer slides chips across the blackjack table on Friday, March 16, 2012, in Bangor, Maine. Great Canadian Gaming Corp. says some of its casinos will reopen Sept. 28. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Robert F. Bukaty
opinion
Sports fans in Canada, get ready to place your legal bets
Simon Houpt
inside the market
Small cap to watch: This TSX stock just surged 24% on Ottawa’s move to decriminalize single-event sports betting in Canada
This Oct. 25, 2018 photo shows employees at the new sports book at the Tropicana casino in Atlantic City N.J., preparing to take bets moments before it opened.
analysis
How mental health and the pandemic are affecting investors’ decisions
Human brain maid of multicoloured chaotic lines drawn on a blackboard. There are straight lines going down the spine.