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International Game Technology reports the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of its Canadian distributor, Hi-Tech Gaming, and the formation of IGT-Canada, Inc., a new subsidiary that will support sales and service for customers throughout Canada.

News Brief: A grace period on enforcing tough new smoking legislation in Saskatchewan will allow more time for the government to negotiate with aboriginals to approve new smoking rules for casinos, a native leader says.

Magna Entertainment Corp. says that it does not intend to renew its lease of Multnomah Greyhound Park in Portland, Oregon when the lease expires on December 31, 2004.

News Brief: The National Hockey League shutdown is costing the B.C. Lottery Corp. millions of dollars in lost hockey-wagering revenues.

PokerRoom.com has today delivered registered letters to NHL commissioner and NHL Players' Association executive director offices, inviting them to settle the labor dispute in a game of winner-take-all poker on PokerRoom.com.

News Brief: Casino Regina workers have ratified a contract agreement with the downtown Regina casino, despite opposition from some workers who are angry about the new deal.

News Brief: Great Canadian Gaming Corp. has reached a deal to acquire Orangeville Raceway Ltd., operator of two standardbred tracks in British Columbia, for at least $40 million.

Gateway Casinos Income Fund reports that the Burnaby Casino expansion is now complete and the expanded facility opened on December 16, 2004.

Century Casinos, Inc. has moved to step eight of the licensing process which grants approval to build the Celebrations Casino and Hotel project in Edmonton, Canada by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission.

News Brief: The Canada Safety Council is calling for a moratorium on casino and gambling expansion across the country because about 360 problem gamblers are committing suicide every year.

News Brief: Interest from a $4-million surplus accumulated by the Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation will be spent on health promotion, including help for problem gamblers.

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation President Anthony R. Martin reports that the company has settled its defamation claims against Allegiance Capital Corporation and its President Mr. David Mahmood.

News Brief: Officials are crediting new video lottery terminals for an increase in profits at the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation.

News Brief: An anti-gambling activist says Nova Scotia is wasting time and money by testing a new device meant to control problem gambling.

News Brief: More than 300 workers at a casino in Regina are poised to strike should negotiations over their contract be delayed.

News Brief: British Columbia’s NDP Leader Carole James charged the lottery corporation's latest request for proposals is further proof the Liberal government is expanding gambling by stealth.

Horsepower Broadcasting Network International Ltd. and Fredericton Exhibition, operating under Fredericton Raceway have entered into a five year Horsepower Authorized Racetrack Affiliate license agreement.

In the aftermath of the worst brawl in sports history, Internet bookmaker BetUS.com has seen a dramatic increase in wagers placed on Eastern Conference futures.

News Brief: A member of the Kamloops Social Planning Council says he’s disappointed city councillors approved 50 slot machines at a local bingo hall.

News Brief: The NDP government's decision to pay for more cops with cash from casinos will make a significant difference in the battle against crime, says the head of the Winnipeg Police Association.