December 15, 2021
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Wag the Doug
#35 Rolling the Dice on Internet Gambling
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 Smith
Co-host, Wag the Doug
Jonathan Goldsbie
News Editor
Kevin Sexton
Producer
Kieran Oudshoorn
Managing Editor, Podcasts
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
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