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Gambler on way home fails to declare winnings at border and has $20,000 impounded as a penalty.

Retired couple give lottery winnings away to charities.

Prince Edward Island joins Nova Scotia is saying no to online gambling proposal.

400K in revenue for town from slot machines at Fort Erie Race Track.

Charities, used by B.C government to expand gambling, have not seen financial benefits.

Responsible Gambling Awareness Week focuses on educating Albertans on how to be responsible gamblers.

Nova Scotia not embracing online gambling, Premier says it's inconsistent with harm reduction approach.

Alberta has shelved a report with six recommendations on the future of charity casinos.

Catholic schools in debate over casino fundraising.

Man, in electronic bingo ticket machine confusion, loses his winnings to a quick witted thief.

Police are searching for the true owner of a $12.5 million lottery prize, as 3 people are charged with theft.

Slot machine giant International Game Technology has been granted to replace at least half of the government-run video lottery terminal in Quebec.

Catholic schools and organizations in Edmonton will no longer be permitted to fundraise using gambling.

British Columbia charities hit by reduced gaming grants.

Stats Can report shows gambling revenue up after a decline in 2008.

This week, two countries have announced that are taking vastly different approaches to online gambling. While the Netherlands has decided to license and regulate online poker — and online poker only — South Africa's courts have banned online gambling completely.

Nova Scotia to go ahead on online gambling as part of new gaming development strategy.

Newfoundland not intending to embrace online gambling.

$6 million in improvements begins at Gold Dust Casino after delays.

The Canadian Open Poker Championship is an 11-day event featuring 13 events at three of Calgary's premier casinos.