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News Brief: Another $1 million plus has entered the city hall's revenue stream from Western Fair Raceway's slots business in London, Ontario.

News Brief: The Charlottetown racino will be open for business this Sunday, but P.E.I. Treasurer Wes Sheridan says there will be no more Sunday openings until at least next year.

News Brief: A pipeline worker from Hinton, Alta., got more than a thrill from her mystery novel when she found the lotto ticket she was using as a bookmark won her nearly $9 million.

News Brief: A Queen's Bench justice has dismissed a multi-million-dollar lawsuit brought against the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the provincial government.

News Brief: A pipeline worker from Hinton, Alta., got more than a thrill from her mystery novel when she found the lotto ticket she was using as a bookmark won her nearly $9 million.

The Canadian Affiliate Management Company is pleased to announce the official launch of their new affiliate rewards program, titled CARE Rewards.

News Brief: Since its opening, Dakota Dunes Casino has experienced success, and has become an important part of the Whitecap Dakota community, according to casino officials.

News Brief: The new tribal council set to take over control of how North Battleford's Gold Eagle casino spends its profits says both Native and non-Native charity groups in the area will receive 'fair and equitable access to casino revenues.'

I am a CAC groupie. According to Marc Lesnik, that is. I have been to many online gaming conferences in my time and so far I have managed to hit all of Lesnik's shows, big or small. Unfortunately CAC Montreal was rather poorly attended, although we all knew this was going to happen due to location and timing.

News Brief: Legal action has been launched against the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and Chief Lawrence Joseph by the Battlefords Tribal Council and Gold Eagle Community Development Corporation over the handling of matter related to gaming.

Bodog Entertainment is pleased to announce a brand licensing agreement with Morris Mohawk Gaming Group for operations and marketing of gaming in North America.

AmTote Canada, Inc. has entered into a Totalisator Service Agreement with Attractions Hippiques Quebec Inc.

News Brief: Ontario's new gaming regulator says it cannot investigate a complaint involving a lottery terminal in Brampton because it doesn't yet have proper authority.

News Brief: A positive reaction to racino gambling at the Charlottetown Driving Park on the Sunday of Old Home Week has the P.E.I. government eyeing more openings this fall.

Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc. announces the Affiliate Convention will be held on August 27-28, 2007 in Montreal at the Intercontinental Hotel.

News Brief: A native-owned casino north of Winnipeg, Manitoba, is going smoke-free as part of a deal that will see it double its stable of slot machines and share more money with northern reserves.

Texas Hold 'Em players looking to compete against the giants of the game are already flocking to the poker room at Fallsview Casino Resort to take part in satellite tournaments hoping to win a seat in the World Poker Tour's 2007 North American Poker Championship.

News Brief: City councillors are putting the pressure on provincial candidates, with an election looming, to secure the long-term future of Casino Niagara.

VeCommerce Inc. reports its contract with Woodbine Entertainment Group to expand their existing telephone wagering system.

News Brief: With the pounding of a drum, the singing of the Lightning Spirit musicians and the swish of grass dancers' elaborate costumes, staff dropped the curtain, and spectators milled in to catch their first glance of the Saskatchewan's newest and largest casino.