We may all be locked down but Instant Tickets remain available. The Christmas Games are on sale, however, as always, be sure to be playing the good games, or, more importantly, avoid the bad games! Here is the current list of games. Any game not mentioned falls into the category of "neutral" meaning that the availability of Grand Prizes is roughly in line with the size of the ticket float remaining to be sold.
The Best Games
$10 Gifts of Gold #2219
$ 5 Merry Money #2228
$30 Cross Extrem #2188
Good Games
$5 5X The Cash #2212
$5 Triple Play #2213
$10 Cross Deluxe #2216
Poor Games
$1 Red Hot 100's #2192
$3 Uno #2165
$5 Bingo Doubler # 2180
$10 Bingo Multiplier #3073
$10 Chrome #2154
$10 Turbo #2198
$20 200x Multiplier #2056
I am following with some interest the arrival of single event sports wagering in Ontario. This is presently against the law but bill C-218 will change the Criminal Code to allow it. The Bill's sponsor is a PC MP from Saskatchewan, Kevin Waugh. The bill had been introduced in the previous parliament and is now playing catch-up. At the same time, the Provincial Budget Bill allows for the establishment of this form of wagering in Ontario. So, my question is, who is behind this initiative? It appears to be across parties and in every order of government.
This type of wagering is presently allowed in 14 states with Ohio and Mass next to join the party. In Ontario, sports wagering is restricted to Pro-line which requires a minimum three game parlay for any wager. That portion of OLG revenue will be obliterated when single game wagering arrives.
What I can't figure out is who is going to run the platform. I saw a video clip of a Windsor MP saying that its arrival will save Casino Windsor from the doom of cross border competition. The CEO of the Woodbine Entertainment Group said in a press release that if their group was not chosen to operate the platform, it could mean the end of horse racing in Ontario. Off shore established companies such as Bet Fair have actively barred Canadian residents from holding accounts as they want to secure the contract and they are already running the identical business in England. The OLG will want their slice of the pie in order to replace the lost Pro-line revenue that is going to result. So, who is the puppeteer here? Please reveal yourself.
My best to all during these challenging times.
Doug
