A little perspective on todays BC Liberal illegal gaming/money laundering announcement

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2011 http://www.vancouverobserver.com/casino/2011/02/16/casino-expansion-bc-place-may-lead-increase-organized-crime-activity-sources-say Before it was disbanded last year, the RCMP’s Integrated Illegal Gaming Enforcement Team (IIGET) gave a number of warnings about the presence of organized crime at casinos in the Province. Now, as Vancouver prepares for public hearings on the BC Place casino – set to be the province’s largest – the now-defunct unit’sContinue reading A little perspective on todays BC Liberal illegal gaming/money laundering announcement

Adding slot machines to Newton Bingo Hall is misguided attempt by Mayor & Council to set things right in Newton

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I need your help. Will someone, anyone, please give me an example of an already ailing neighbourhood that actually benefited from expanded gaming facilities right in the midst? Can anyone show me where adding slot machines to an existing bingo hall has actually improved and revitalized the surrounding area? I’ve written several times about theContinue reading Adding slot machines to Newton Bingo Hall is misguided attempt by Mayor & Council to set things right in Newton