Gambling Boosts Canadian Economy
28th April 2007

A new research study commissioned by the Canadian Gaming Association has revealed some impressive figures about the casino gambling industry in Canada. The study shows that gambling produced $15 Billion in revenue for casinos in Canada last year, including $700 Million that was spent on non-gambling activities, such as dining.

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Government gambling plan dangerous
21st February 2007

One out of four people who gamble on both video lottery terminals and horse-racing risks developing a serious addiction, says the public health department, warning the Quebec government that its decision to move VLTs into so-called "gaming centres" at hippodromes could lead to more pathological gambling.

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Gambling duo prove there's no tax on luck
28th December 2006

Brian and Terry Leblanc were once a couple of average guys, spending their days washing windows and their nights drinking beer and watching sports on TV.

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Extreme Poker Announces 'The Great Canadian Poker Tournament' Scheduling Production of the Thirteen-Week Reality Television Program.
27th July 2005 - Casino News Wire

Extreme Poker Ltd. (EXTP) is pleased to announce that its television program, "The Great Canadian Poker Tournament, brought to you by EmpirePoker.com," is scheduled for production the last week of August 2005.

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New Casino Proposed For Montreal
25th June 2005 - Planetizen

"Dangling a promise of 6,450 new jobs and what it calls an opportunity to vault Montreal into the top ranks of international tourist destinations, Loto-Quebec unveiled preliminary sketches yesterday for a spectacular glass-encased canal-side casino and megaproject on the Peel Basin. Located just below the city's downtown core, it would carry a price tag of $1.175 billion. What's driving the project is a controversial plan to relocate the Montreal Casino from its longtime isolated site in the middle of the St. Lawrence River."

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Extreme Poker Announces Marketing Campaign for 'The Great Canadian Poker Tournament' Launched
20th May 2005 - Newswire

Extreme Poker Ltd. (EXTP) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, The Great Canadian Poker Tournament Ltd., has begun the launch of its marketing campaign for "The Great Canadian Poker Tournament." Along with national and international corporations inclusive of "poker.com type" beverage and clothing endorsements, "The Great Canadian Poker Tournament" marketing department has contacted, with extremely positive response, demographically consistent companies.

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Extreme Poker Completes Pilot Production
12th May 2005 - Newswire

Extreme Poker Ltd. (EXTP), in conjunction with Pear Pillow Productions, is pleased to announce the completion of its pilot production of "The Great Canadian Poker Tournament."

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