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By Adnews Staff
The Canadian Gaming Association has launched a website at C290Now.ca intended to raise public support for the passing of Bill C290. The bill would amend the law to permit single-event sports betting in Canada. The site depicts the passage of the bill as a way to keep money from sports betting in the Canadian economy rather than going to offshore online services or underground bookmakers. The site also urges the Senate to bring debate on the bill to a close. "Sports fans know that a single-event sports wager is a fairer bet because it provides a knowledgeable sports fan with a better opportunity to win their bet," said Bill Rutsey, CEO of the association. "Legalizing single-event sports wagering has the support of numerous provincial and local chambers of commerce, economic development committees, mayors, provincial governments, and provincial gaming regulators across Canada. Denying Bill C290 means the Senate prefers that Canadians continue to engage in dangerous and illegal methods to place bets that only benefit criminals and offshore operations, instead of licensing and regulating the activity. It's time to make things right. We are giving Canadians a chance to tell their senators exactly that."