Ep. 35 - Rolling the Dice on Internet Gambling
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It was only a matter of time before Doug Ford dragged us back into a casino debate. Except this time, it’s not on the waterfront but in your pocket. Allison and Jonathan look at the possibly criminal implications of his government’s new approach to internet gambling, and why you might soon be able to literally place a bet on that. This episode is supported by Rotman’s Negotations program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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