Loto-Quebec’s new casino to open in summer 2009 in resort town of Mont-Tremblant

MONT-TREMBLANT, Que. - Loto-Quebec will open a new luxury casino in the popular resort town of Mont-Tremblant, Que., next year.

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Sun, April 13th, 2008

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