Posts Filed Under: casinos

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Toronto Casino Well and Thoroughly Dead

City council rejects both a new downtown casino, and an expansion of gambling at Woodbine.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photos by Christopher DrostMay. 21st, 2:33 pm

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Toronto’s Casino Debate is Back On

By petition a majority of councillors overturn the mayor and reinstate city council's casino meeting.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Andrew LouisMay. 17th, 5:36 pm

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Public Works: A Casino That Works?

How one of the world's most conservative cities learned to love its mega-casinos. The trick: put government in charge, not developers.

By Patrick Metzger May. 16th, 1:30 pm

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Why Mayor Rob Ford’s Casino Victory is No Victory At All

The mayor's handling of the casino issue shows he no longer holds sway over some of his allies.

By Daren Foster (aka City Slikr) • Photo by Christopher DrostApr. 17th, 12:30 pm

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Executive Committee Recommends Aggressive Casino Expansion

Recommendations go beyond staff advice, add Ontario Place and the Port Lands as potential casino locations.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Andrew LouisApr. 16th, 6:42 pm

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No Clear Case for a Casino, Public Tells Councillors

Executive committee to decide whether to recommend a casino on Tuesday.

By Hamutal Dotan Apr. 16th, 8:29 am

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Liveblog: Torontonians at City Hall Share Their Views About a Casino

Members of the public address city councillors, and share their opinions about expanding gambling in Toronto.

By Hamutal Dotan Apr. 15th, 5:40 pm

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The Rob Ford Radio Recap: “Found Money”

Every Sunday, Mayor Rob Ford and his brother, Doug, host The City, a two-hour talk show on Newstalk 1010. We listen so you don't have to.

By David Hains Apr. 15th, 11:45 am

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By Hamutal Dotan Apr. 14th, 10:17 pm

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Mayor Ford Says Proposed Casino Will Make Toronto a “Convention Destination”

"Toronto has been presented a golden opportunity, folks."

By Desmond Cole • Photo by Andrew LouisApr. 8th, 4:50 pm

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Decoder: City Staff's Casino Report

A casino would need to be at least 30 per cent larger than planners recommend if it's to have the desired economic impact, according to staff's final report.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Andrew LouisApr. 8th, 3:15 pm

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250 Religous Leaders Issue Joint Statement Opposing a Casino

Interfaith coalition comes together to express concerns about gambling in Toronto.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Andrew LouisApr. 4th, 2:45 pm

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The Rob Ford Radio Recap: Every Doug Has His Day

Every Sunday, Mayor Rob Ford and his brother, Doug, host The City, a two-hour talk show on Newstalk 1010. We listen so you don't have to.

By David Hains Mar. 18th, 4:45 pm

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MGM's Proposal for a Casino at Exhibition Place

Three million square feet, and a lot of unanswered questions

By Hamutal Dotan Mar. 6th, 2:00 pm

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A History of Casino Proposals

The province wants to build a casino in Toronto. If history is any indication, the odds of anything actually happening aren't good.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 27th, 2:30 pm

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How to Make Gambling Less Addictive

What casinos could do to mitigate the risks

By David Demchuk • Photos by Andrew LouisFeb. 22nd, 10:45 am

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Become a Gambling Addict in Five Easy Steps

Losing your home can be as simple as pushing a button

By David Demchuk • Photos by Andrew LouisFeb. 21st, 11:30 am

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Thinking About Rethinking Ontario Place

Residents and experts gather to talk about a new new plan for poor, crumbling Ontario Place.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 5th, 3:00 pm

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