SBC News NHL continues stance against Canadian sports betting

NHL continues stance against Canadian sports betting

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In response to Windsor West MP Brian Masse letter to the NHL governance asking for the support of Bill C-290, which will look to amend Canada’s Criminal Code regarding sports betting. The NHL has stated that it remains opposed to the introduction of single-sports betting in Canada.

The response written by NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly stated “We continue to believe that Bill C-290 will increase the overall volume of sports betting in Canada which is a result we do not favour”.

Bill C-290 was set to be reviewed by Canada’s House of Commons in early 2015, however in January Canadian senior ministers announced that the review had been delayed causing much grief for its supporters who have been waiting a total of three years since its original draft.

The NHL’s stance against Canadian sports betting will not surprise political and industry commentators, as the sporting body has previously stated its opposition publicly against the matter. In response to its negative stance, pro Canadian sports betting campaigners have been openly critical of the sporting body, accusing the NHL of acting in self-interest and against the will and choice of  modern Canadian sports consumers.

In its response to MP Masse, the NHL states that the bill would likely be a threat of the integrity of Hockey in Canada and the USA.

View NHL’s response to Brian Masse

https://resources.sbcnews.co.uk/sbcnews/2015/02/nhl-reply.pdf

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