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Rob Ford Proclaims Toronto Casino “Dead”

Mayor cancels special meeting on a potential casino, saying the province is "wasting our time."

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Andrew LouisMay. 16th, 4:55 pm

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Duly Quoted: Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa on a Toronto Casino

Council might need to decide on a casino without knowing how much money it would be bring in.

By Hamutal Dotan May. 16th, 2:15 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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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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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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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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Poll Position: Does Toronto Want a Casino?

A majority of Torontonians are in favour, and some strong feelings on both sides.

By Hamutal Dotan Jan. 23rd, 2:00 pm

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Duly Quoted: Paul Godfrey on a Downtown Casino

OLG chair says casinos shouldn't go in residential neighbourhoods—which is why it's fine to have one downtown.

By Hamutal Dotan Jan. 9th, 10:30 am

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OLG Estimates $50–$100 Million in Hosting Fees for a Downtown Casino

City launches online public consultation about a potential casino, with some new revenue figures included.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Andrew LouisJan. 3rd, 5:00 pm

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Toronto’s Unsolved Mysteries of 2012

A year in loose ends.

By Steve Kupferman Dec. 27th, 3:15 pm

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Public Consultations on a Casino in Toronto: Have Your Say

Here are the schedule and details for public consultations about the future of gambling in the city.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Andrew LouisDec. 14th, 2:56 pm

2012 Villain: Casino Pressure

Nominated for: making it hard to make a good decision.

By David Fleischer • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 10th, 10:36 pm

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OLG Plays Hard(er) to Get

In a speech yesterday the OLG president warned that a casino may net the provincial government even more money if they put it outside Toronto.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Andrew LouisNov. 14th, 10:15 am

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Public Consultations on Casinos Coming Soon

Still no clarity on how much revenue Toronto might get from hosting a casino, but consultations will proceed in the meantime.

By Hamutal Dotan Nov. 6th, 1:03 am

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Oxford's Convention Centre and Casino Plan

A massive redevelopment south of Front Street

By Hamutal Dotan Oct. 12th, 12:00 pm

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Poll Position: Strong Opposition to Casinos in Toronto

Path to popular support for a casino looking unclear.

By Hamutal Dotan May. 23rd, 2:00 pm

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Toronto Likely to Get an Extensive Study of Casinos

City staff to put together comprehensive report on the prospects for and implications of a casino development in Toronto; further debate deferred until October.

By Hamutal Dotan May. 14th, 6:45 pm

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