Canadian government looks to stamp out tribal online gambling

5 Mar 2008

OTTAWA, Ontario -- As reported by the National Post: "The federal government said Tuesday it is considering new measures to stamp out Internet gaming sites based on a native reserve in Quebec, in a move that could spark conflict between Ottawa and Canada's First Nations ahead of a second national 'day of action' this summer.

"The government deems the 400 or so poker and sports-betting sites operating from the Kahnawake reserve near Montreal to be illegal, but neither federal nor provincial governments have attempted to enforce the law. Now Ottawa is reviewing that position.

"...The "'other measures' are understood to be moves to restrict banks and credit card companies from conducting financial transactions with illegal Internet operators.

"...The Mohawks of Kahnawake say these laws do not apply to them since they are a sovereign nation.

"... [Michael Lipton, a Toronto lawyer], said the horse racing industry has had a monopoly on gambling in Canada for years, with Woodbine Entertainment currently holding a lock on government-sanctioned online horse betting.

"...Rather than attempting prohibition, Mr. Lipton said the government should bring the Kahnawake sites into the system and regulate them..."

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	Canadian government looks to stamp out tribal online gambling 5 Mar 2008 <a href='https://ad.casinocity.com/adclick.php?n=a21efcd1'><img src='https://ad.casinocity.com/adview.php?what=-site:vendors/width:250/RON&n=a21efcd1' border='0' alt='' /></a> OTTAWA, Ontario -- As reported by the National Post: "The federal government said Tuesday it is considering new measures to stamp out Internet gaming sites based on a native reserve in Quebec, in a move that could spark conflict between Ottawa and Canada's First Nations ahead of a second national 'day of action' this summer. "The government deems the 400 or so poker and sports-betting sites operating from the Kahnawake reserve near Montreal to be illegal, but neither federal nor provincial governments have attempted to enforce the law. Now Ottawa is reviewing that position. "...The "'other measures' are understood to be moves to restrict banks and credit card companies from conducting financial transactions with illegal Internet operators. "...The Mohawks of Kahnawake say these laws do not apply to them since they are a sovereign nation. "... [Michael Lipton, a Toronto lawyer], said the horse racing industry has had a monopoly on gambling in Canada for years, with Woodbine Entertainment currently holding a lock on government-sanctioned online horse betting. "...Rather than attempting prohibition, Mr. Lipton said the government should bring the Kahnawake sites into the system and regulate them..."

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