310: Episode 310: Canada's Single-Game Sports Betting Legalization with Geoff Zochodne and Paul Burns

Host Rob Cressy is joined by Covers Sports Betting Journalist Geoff Zochodne, as well as Canadian Gaming Association President/CEO Paul Burns, to talk about Bill C-218 and its impact on single-game sports betting in Canada.

Geoff and Rob discuss:

- The news developments and covering the story as a journalist.

- The history behind Canada's single-game betting ban.

- Possible opposition and amendments to the bill's approval.

- Factors that led to the bill finally passing after years of mulling.

Paul and Rob chat about:

- The expected rollout and when we can see regulation take effect.

- Which operators we can expect to see penetrating the Canadian market.

- The implications of tax rates on the emerging industry.

- The potential for legalization to grow the Canadian market.

You can find Geoff on Twitter @GeoffZochodne. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats.

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