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Donald Trump's Racist New World Order

Posted on 02 February 2017

There is no let-up in the downward spiral of Donald Trump’s presidency.  Less than two weeks into his term, he has imposed executive orders – with the alleged goal of making America great again – to build a wall along the Mexican border, stop immigration from Muslim countries, cut the flow of federal money to sanctuary cities and publish the names of alleged crimes committed ...

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For Whom the Road Tolls

Posted on 02 February 2017

The Queen's Park press gallery, and the Toronto Star in particular, have been left aghast by Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne's decision last week to deny Toronto city council's request to impose road tolls on the Gardiner and DVP. You'd think Wynne had just stabbed John Tory in the back from the sharp reaction Friday that the province would not grant Toronto council's req ...

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More Than Tweets: What Canada Can Do in Response to Donald Trump's Travel Ban

Posted on 02 February 2017

On Friday, Donald Trump issued an executive order barring all citizens from seven majority-Muslim countries (Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen) from entering the United States for three months. It also suspended the processing of all refugees, including those who had already been selected for admission, for four months. There was no wa ...

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Casinos Push Towards Millennials by Booking Hipper Concert Acts

Posted on 25 January 2017

Move over Cher and Celine. Casinos are chasing the millennial, and in order to get them inside their doors, numerous gambling venues are booking concert acts that appeal to the 20 and 30-somethings.
From bringing in the Impractical Jokers, stars of the hit TruTV hidden-camera comedy show, to welcoming not only top 40 musical acts but also indie bands, venues are mixing up their theater ...

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Caesars Entertainment Eyes Japan, Steps up on Korea

Posted on 25 January 2017

U.S.-based casino group Caesars Entertainment Corp is “pursuing a number of growth opportunities in Asia, including Japan,” Steven Tight, its president of international development confirmed to GGRAsia. He added the group would “release information at the appropriate time”. The executive also said that Caesars was preparing to move forward on its previously-slated South Korea v ...

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Vietnamese Casino Gamblers Face Wage Test: Report

Posted on 25 January 2017

If Vietnamese are to be allowed to gamble in some of the country’s casinos they will need to earn the equivalent of at least US$440 per month, be aged 21 or over, and face no objection from family members. That is according to a report by the VN Express media outlet. It quoted the draft decree as the source of the information. It said local players aged 21 or more would need to have what i ...

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Virtual Sports, Next Big Thing in Macau Casino Market?

Posted on 25 January 2017

Hong Kong-listed casino equipment supplier Paradise Entertainment Ltd has told GGRAsia the company hopes to launch – via its electronic table game (ETG) unit LT Game Ltd – virtual sports products in the city’s casinos in “the second quarter or third quarter of 2017”. It follows news that LT Game had signed an exclusive deal with Inspired Gaming (UK) Ltd – a unit ...

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Vietnam Issues Decree for Casino Gambling by Locals

Posted on 25 January 2017

The Vietnamese government published on Friday a decree that paves the way for selected domestic casinos to accept bets from Vietnamese gamblers, for a trial three-year period. The terms of the 50-page decree – available in Vietnamese on the government’s website – come into effect on March 15. The measure will allow citizens over 21 years old and with a monthly income of at leas ...

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14 Delicious Lasagna Dishes That'll Take You To Cheese Heaven

Posted on 14 January 2017

1. Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna Dinner Then Dessert / Via dinnerthendessert.com Recipe here. ...