The Canadian Criminal Code
(the “Code”) sets forth the parameters of legal gaming in Canada. The Code
generally prohibits sports-based wagering except where such wagering is conducted and managed by the provincial governments; however, section 207(4)(b) of the Code prohibits even those governments from offering wagering on the outcome of a single sporting event or contingency thereon.
The rationale for creating the sports betting regime in this way in 1985 derived from the Canadian Federal Government’s attempt to limit the potential for match manipulations. However, technological advances and statistical tools that have since become available can enable sportsbook operators to closely monitor illegal acts that give rise to match-fixing, so the danger of match-fixing no longer justifies the prohibition.
WINNIPEG Winnipeg casinos are betting on a new gaming trend to help reopen, but it s at the cost of more than 100 casino jobs. The sounds of chips being tossed on a table may be a thing of the past, as the Canadian Gaming Association says a new wave of gambling machines is taking over. It s been something that s been emerging in gaming across North America and across Canada for several years now, said Paul Burns, president and CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association. Machines called stadium gaming have a central dealer or computer that controls an array of seats.
Winnipeg Free Press By: Katlyn Streilein
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South Beach Casino in Scanterbury. Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corp. will be introducing “stadium gaming” areas to casino floors, once COVID-19 pandemic health restrictions loosen and operations resume.
THE province’s government-run casinos are doubling down on new gaming technology.
THE province’s government-run casinos are doubling down on new gaming technology.
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corp. will introduce stadium gaming areas to casino floors, once COVID-19 pandemic health restrictions loosen and operations resume.
Patrons can expect a new take on classic games such as baccarat, craps and blackjack. Rows of table games positioned around a video screen, live dealer or a combination of both will replace some traditional felt-top stations.
Manitoba betting on electronic table games once government-run casinos reopen
Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries said a new stadium gaming experience is in the cards. A dealer will lead the game from a distance, while players sit at their own interactive video display, properly distanced from others.
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