A local politician brought renewed attention to legalizing single sports betting Friday saying that the prorouging of Parliament has further delayed the process. Bill C-218, the single sports betting bill, was introduced by Conservative MP Kevin Waugh and was waiting for second reading. The legalization of single sports betting has been a years-long battle that Masse has been part of. Unifor 444, which represents workers at the casino, said single sports betting would have made a difference during the pandemic. Unifor Local 444 president David Cassidy says single sports betting could have helped out workers at the casino during these times.

Source: CBC News August 23, 2020 18:42 UTC