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Feb 03, 2010 |
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Loto-Quebec plans to announce Wednesday that it's getting into the online gambling business. Cabinet has approved Loto-Quebec's proposal to set up online poker and other sites as part of a deal with B.C. Lottery Corp. (BCLC) and the Atlantic Lottery Corporation, which operates in eastern Canada. |
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Cherry, Paul |
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The Montreal Gazette |
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Feb 03, 2010 |
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Howard Riback likes to call himself "The Cleaner" when offering his counselling services to gambling addicts. But Riback, 50, has serious problems of his own as he faces extortion and fraud charges in a case that alleges "The Cleaner" tried to clean out the bank accounts of people he was supposed to help. |
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Portage Online.com |
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Feb 03, 2010 |
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The Responsible Gambling Council launched its "kts2" program at the University of Manitoba this week. Spokesperson Crystal Richards says the interactive problem gambling awareness project is aimed at 18 to 24 year olds because research has shown this group is at highest risk for developing a gambling problem.
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Roddy, Michael |
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Feb 02, 2010 |
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People with high levels of the hormone dopamine in the brain, and low sensitivity to it, tend to be greater risk takers and may be more prone to addictive behavior, drug abuse and gambling, a study has found. |
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Health Canal.com |
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Feb 01, 2010 |
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With Canadians spending more on gambling than movies, reading, arts and sports combined, the problem gambling services sector needs better collaboration and integration than ever. That’s the strategy behind today’s launch of the Problem Gambling Institute of Ontario (PGIO), by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), to lead the province’s problem gambling treatment system. |
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Sherman, Bill |
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MCT Regional News |
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Jan 31, 2010 |
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Rebecca is a mother of three and a practicing licensed professional counselor. She also is one of a growing number of Tulsans whose lives have been disrupted by an uncontrollable compulsion to gamble. Until five years ago, Rebecca had never gambled and had no interest in it. |
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Mordasov, Mikhail |
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Ria Novosti |
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Jan 30, 2010 |
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Russia's first casino in a special gambling zone will open on Saturday in southern Russia, seven months after all gambling establishments had to close or relocate to four designated areas.
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Sim, Melissa |
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The Straits Times |
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Jan 29, 2010 |
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A slew of safeguards were announced by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) on Friday to help problem gamblers. There will a voluntary stop-loss service, where patrons can limit their losses before they start gaming. There are also limits on credit facilities.
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Jan 29, 2010 |
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Scientists in Australia have used crocodiles to shed light on the factors that make people more likely to become problem gamblers. The study was conducted by psychologist, Dr Matthew Rockloff and Nancy Greer of Central Queensland University in Bundaberg, reports ABC Science |
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Gamgingzion.com |
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Jan 28, 2010 |
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An internet ad campaign for an online gambling site in the UK has been removed from circulation by the local Advertising Standards Authority after the watchdog organization received several complaints calling the adverts “irresponsible”. The advertisements promoted a website called Prime Scratchcards, which offers instant-win games over the internet to UK players |
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