Sports betting for Ontario?

The embattled Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation seems to be expanding its activities, according to a press release from New Jersey-based Interactive Systems Worldwide Inc. which reports that the company is in negotiations to supply the Canadian provincial authority with its sports wagering product.

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Tue, September 18th, 2007

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  • Casino chips were used in the 18th century as a substitute for money being wagered. Originally, they were pieces of bones, mother of pearl or ivory engraved with the name of the casino and their respective value.