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Stalled C290 bill angers Canada’s sports betting political advocates

SBC News Stalled C290 bill angers Canada's sports betting political advocates

Having begun 2015 in a positive light with the backing of a House of Commons, numerous senators and the Police authorities, Canada’s Single Sports Betting Bill C290 appears to have stalled once again in its progress into national law. Bill C290 which looks to allow licensed gambling premises/enterprises to take bets on approved sporting events permitted by Canadian regulators, was intended to …

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Canada sports betting ruling poses further threat to US Pro Leagues

SBC News Canada sports betting ruling poses further threat to US Pro Leagues

While US sports betting’s 2014 agenda has been dominated primarily by New Jersey states attempt to approve sports wagering within legalised gambling premises (casino and race tracks). US concerns on sports betting, may soon shift cross border to Canada where authorities and media have begun to debate the legalisation of sports betting. Next January the Canadian Senate will review Bill …

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