News - Canada

Lines form for racetrack slots

Great Canadian Gaming Corp. didn't run any ads to say it would be opening its slot-machine lounge at Hastings Park Racecourse on Saturday...
Canada | 13 Nov 2007

ALC cracking down on kids gambling

The Atlantic Lottery Corporation will launch a mystery shopper campaign in the new year to police how often retailers are selling lottery...
Canada | 09 Nov 2007

Play warns students of dark side of gambling

Some high school students in Atlantic Canada are getting a lesson on the dangers of gambling addiction from the Atlantic Lottery Corporation.
Canada | 05 Nov 2007

Saint John racino plans unveiled

Plans for a new gaming and entertainment centre in Saint John were unveiled Friday morning, even though the New Brunswick government has...
Canada | 02 Nov 2007

Study links gambling and suicide

Pathological gamblers are almost four times more likely than the average Canadian to try to kill themselves, concludes a new study that...
Canada | 29 Oct 2007

Share gambling revenues with aboriginal communities: Hampton

The province is discriminating against a northern aboriginal charitable casino by not allowing it to offer card tables, NDP Leader Howard...
Canada | 23 Oct 2007

Fire temporarily halts gambling at Regina casino

Regina - Brunch and gambling came to an abrupt halt on Sunday morning after a fire broke out in the basement of Casino Regina. At about...
Canada | 01 Oct 2007