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Loto-Québec executives presented a summary today of the principal actions undertaken by the Corporation to promote responsible gaming since releasing its 2004-2007 Development Plan.

News Brief: Laval University study says casinos may not have as much of an impact on local neighbourhoods as expected.

News Brief: Manitoba's aboriginal leaders have pinpointed Brandon and Dauphin among four possible sites for a world-class hotel, casino and entertainment centre.

News Brief: Four casino workers who say they lost their jobs because they're non-aboriginal have taken their case to the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission.

News Brief: A leaked government document is fueling debate over a proposed casino project in Montreal.

Canadians top the world ranks for 2005 on the World Amateur Poker Tour.

News Brief: Thou shalt play Texas Hold 'Em, says a Calgary preacher known for his ability to connect God and pop culture.

News Brief: Century Casinos Inc. will use its worldwide experience to serve high-end gamblers and entertainment audiences in northeast Edmonton, says the company's chief operating

News Brief: Another three months, another big payday for the host municipalities of the Thousand Islands Charity Casino.

News Brief: Coquitlam, British Columbia, hit the jackpot this week with a $1.7-million pay-out courtesy of Great Canadian Casino.

ews Brief: Non-profit groups in New Brunswick are asking the province to legalize charitable poker tournaments.

News Brief: Canadian Councillor Ossi Treutler Jr. may have a hard time selling his casino idea to Banff residents and community members.

News Brief: A bus crash north of Toronto has injured dozens of people, including one seriously.

Registration begins today for players to fill more than 400 seats at the Point Edward Charity Casino's Blue Water Classic Poker Event

News Brief: Banning casino fundraisers for the classroom will be on the table next week for Calgary's Catholic school board, thanks to a motion filed by dissident trustee Michael O'Malley.

News Brief: Nova Scotia's newest multimillionaire told his boss a little white lie Thursday morning when he called to say he couldn't make it to work.

News Brief: Nova Scotia Liberal Gambling Critic Leo Glavine questions why the government is announcing funds for the development of a gaming strategy and an advertising campaign 3 days before Christmas.

News Brief: The man who won one of the Canada's largest lottery prizes has made a deal over temporary support for his ex-wife, who is battling to try to get half of the $30 million windfall.

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News Brief: Ontario casinos spent more than $300 million on perks and comps to lure gamblers to the card tables and slot machines.