#The Province

Young Winton harness racing horsewomen Chelsea Faithful has a lot of strings to her bow. She successfully trains a small team, works for the busiest stable in the province, is breeding from two mares, is preparing two yearlings for the upcoming sales and is photographing yearlings for a handful of clients. "I was born into it. Mum tried to get me…

1 - Who will win the World Cup? On home soil, and with a star-studded squad full of pace and power, there is no doubt that France are the team to beat. However, this looks like being one of the most open World Cups ever, with at least six teams capable of going all the way. Bring it on. 2 - Can Ireland break their glass ceiling? Heart says yes,…

Ulster: Lowry, Lyttle, Moore, Marshall, Stockdale, Madigan, Doak; Rory Sutherland, Herring, Toomaga-Allen, Alan O'Connor, Treadwell, Henderson (capt), Timoney, Vermeulen. Replacements: Andrew, O'Sullivan, Warwick, Sheridan, McCann, McDonald, Burns, McIlroy. La Rochelle: Paiva, Lagrange, Colombe Reazel, Dillane, Picquette, Bourdeau, Boudehent;…

Scenes from Canucks skate: Oliver Ekman-Larsson could be a healthy scratch, Boeser to play with Pettersson and Kuzmenko vs. Lightning Welcome to scenes from morning skate brought to you by NHL betting odds site Betway! The Vancouver Canucks were on the ice early Thursday morning as they were living in the future that is the Eastern Time Zone. We…

Thursday, 4 p.m. , Amalie Arena. TV: Sportsnet. Radio: AM 650. TAMPA - It's a pretty bold statement about the strength of your division when 25 wins in 39 games has you just in third place. The Tampa Bay Lightning remain one of the league's powerhouses, but in the 2022-23 season they're trailing the odds-on favourite for the Stanley Cup and a…

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) announced on Monday that its "first of its kind" app is now live, allowing players to place bets via the company's PROLINE+ online sportsbook and a bet-builder feature for retail wagering. A government-owned gaming company has launched a new app for sports betting in Ontario that caters to both digital and…

By Alex McLeod of RugbyPass.com Ian Foster's 35-man All Blacks squad will assemble for the first time today in Whakatane as preparations for the upcoming Bledisloe Cup series get underway. Plenty of anticipation has arisen since last week's confirmation that the All Blacks and Wallabies will do battle with each other for the first time in over a…

Leinster are back on the road with a United Rugby Championship trip to Ospreys in Wales this weekend. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? Saturday's match takes place at the Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea with a 7.35pm kick-off. What's the team news? Johnny Sexton misses out and is in a race to be fit for the Six…

Welcome, G&GRs, to this week's Monday News. What an entertaining finish to the Super Rugby Pacific Round Robins! Up until the final few minutes places in the finals were still up for grabs. The weekend saw some upsets and some bloody great rugby. As a famous Roman general once exclaimed, "are you not entertained?". We'll catch up on the Sevens in…

James Krause is out and Alberta is back in. barring the coach and any of his fighters from appearing at UFC events, Canada's Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) has decided to lift a ban on gambling on the UFC in the province that was handed down on Dec. 2. AGLC announced the news in a statement to MMA Fighting's Mike Heck. With the recent…

We're down to the last eight in the Heineken Champions Cup as the great and good of European rugby do battle for a place in the May 28 showpiece in Marseille. With another intoxicating weekend of knockout drama in store, we preview every game from the quarter-finals, with all four matches available to watch exclusively live on BT Sport. Read on for…

Mark Best played for Jersey for three seasons After three years with Jersey, Mark Best spoke to TRU's Joe Harvey about his recent move to Doncaster and the future of the Championship. After missing out on an Ulster Academy contract following two years of representing their U20s, Mark Best threw himself into'regular' life. Working for an estate…

A desperate attempt by Horse Racing New Brunswick to find a new venue may create a hitch in a plan by the City of Fredericton and NBEx to develop housing on the Exhibition Grounds and the mayor of Fredericton, for one, is not happy about it. "A plan has been established for this site," said Kate Rogers. "It's in our city centre, and there's so much…

Summerhill College have reached two Connacht Schools Senior Cup finals in the last three years, but they have still to win one, and ten-time champions Sligo Grammar remain the traditional rugby school in the county. hey haven't been in a Senior Cup decider since 2014, when they won it. And at junior level Sligo Grammar have won seven titles - their…

Warning: This article contains references to addiction and suicide. Like so many parents, Liz Ritchie hangs an ornament on her family's Christmas tree for each of her children. As she hooks her son Jack's to a branch, she's reminded he won't be home for the holidays. Not this year, not next year, not ever. At just 24 years old, Jack died by suicide…

Munster can develop players too, you know For an academy system that has often come in for flak as Leinster continued to produce Test-ready talent off its admirable schools pipeline, this was a day for its new head to beam with pride. Ian Costello had prepared this squad, an untested mix of international quality and inexperienced raw talent and…

In a court of law, it's "innocent until proven guilty." But Canadian gaming regulatory boards are not a court of law, and with them, apparently, it's "guilty until proven innocent." Or, using phrasing more sympathetic to the thinking of those regulators in Canada, perhaps it could be presented as "erring on the side of extreme caution until…

It's time to start talking about the Toronto Raptors. While a number of teams in the East have staked their claim as the conference's best at different points in the season, it's impossible not to think that these Raptors are getting scorching hot at the right time. The end result of this latest hot stretch? The Raptors have seen their shrink…

Leinster march into Marseille for this weekend's Champions Cup final with a fifth European star in reach. They face a difficult task. Ronan O'Gara, who will be the focal point of many a media angle pitting him against his old rivals Leinster, and his former fly-half foe Jonathan Sexton, plan to stop them. His La Rochelle side are equipped with a…

The Ontario Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO) has ordered all operators in the province to stop offering betting on the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) due to integrity concerns. Ontario, Canada's regulator said operators must stop offering any UFC bets with immediate effect. Ontario - which launched its regulated betting and gaming market…

Leinster, Connacht and Ulster will all name their teams for their respective Champions Cup games today. Leo Cullen's side host French side Montpellier in Dublin after the reverse fixture was cancelled due to Covid-19 cases within Leinster's squad. Montpellier were awarded a 28-0 win by rugby bosses which infuriated Leinster as other games that were…

Wagers placed on the result of a sporting event, whether it is a single game or the whole season, are known as sports bets. It's nice to have some "skin in the game" for the sake of amusement, but you should never look at betting as a method to gain money. Gambling in Ontario should be seen as amusement with the possibility of winning a reward;…

The single-game sports betting market in Ontario is completely legal. You are able to make bets online via a diverse selection of mobile apps and websites all of which are accessible from any location inside the province. Anyone in Ontario who was interested in betting on sports had two choices up until very recently: they could either place a…

Learn all you need to know about UFC Betting in this breakdown. We'll look at top sports betting sites, best strategies, key features, and so much more. UFC betting in Canada is wildly popular. Canadians like Georges St-Pierre have contributed to the sport becoming a phenomenon, and it is now one of the most popular sports in the country. In this…

The Leafs are big NHL betting favorites at home against the Sharks tonight, but with a date in Pittsburgh on tap tomorrow - and third-string goalie Michael Hutchinson between the pipes - there's value in fading the Buds. The Toronto Maple Leafs will look to get their offense going versus the surprising 3-0 San Jose Sharks Friday night at Scotiabank…

Online sports betting in Ontario is becoming more popular, and we don't blame you for wanting to get in on the fun. However, knowing how to steer your betting journey in the right direction is vital, and you'll learn precisely how to do so in this article. The complete launch of legal sports betting has taken place in Ontario! Since April of 2022,…

The Lakers may be playing a bit better of late but that success has exclusively come against losing teams, meaning their status as 4.5-point favorites against the underrated Pacers is hardly based in reality. Read more in our NBA betting picks below. The Indiana Pacers will be hoping to rebound from a disappointing performance against the Los…

It's never been a better time to be a sports fan, with the World Cup causing excitement across the globe and the NFL entering Week 12. BetMGM Sportsbook recognizes the landscape and is offering a $1000 first bet insurance for new and experienced sports bettors alike. Keep reading to learn how you can claim and activate this special BetMGM promo…

Major League Baseball and the Toronto Blue Jays are available to bet on in Ontario with sportsbooks like DraftKings and BetMGM. Online sports betting first launched in the province just days before the 2022 MLB regular season began. The Blue Jays figure to be a popular team to bet on in Ontario's open commercial market. Toronto won the World Series…

Wednesday was scheduled to be the first official day of spring training for all 30 Major League Baseball franchises. Instead, camps across Arizona and Florida were quiet and the big leaguers were absent. The 2022 season remains frozen due to a lockout of the players by the owners after the. There has been little movement, at least publicly, between…

Since launched in 2018 by Deck Entertainment N.V., the PowerPlay sportsbook has become popular with bettors in Canada and beyond. The site boasts extensive coverage of markers popular with Canadian sports fans, many live-betting opportunities and unique virtual sports betting. Canadian bettors can use CA$ to deposit and withdraw from their…

Note: The Jets practiced on Wednesday with a bit of a twist in the top six as they ran a top line of Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele and Pierre-Luc Dubois as head coach Rick Bowness tries out some things during this stretch of the schedule which gives them some practice time. They are off today and will return to the ice on Friday for practice before…

Wuhan Three Towns is going head to head with Henan Songshan Longmen starting on 13 Nov 2022 at 11:30 UTC at Hankou Cultural Sports Centre stadium, Wuhan city, China. The match is a part of the Chinese Super League. Wuhan Three Towns played against Henan Songshan Longmen in 1 matches this season. Currently, Wuhan Three Towns rank 1st, while Henan…

As a young man in Vancouver in the early'70s, Michael Roxborough was drawn to the world of gamblers. That led him to hanging out at the race track, pool halls, and the Vancouver Stock Exchange. Roxy, as he came to be known, worked as a bookie, taking bets on NHL and NFL games. He'd spend time at Seymour Billiards on Seymour and Nelson streets and…

The CEO of the Woodbine Entertainment Group warns the launch of an online sports betting and casino market in Ontario is a threat to horse racing and its 25000 jobs in the province. by Dave Briggs Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson said there's no question an open Ontario sports betting market will hurt the province's massive horse racing industry. He's not…

The Munster team has been named for Thursday's historic clash against South Africa Select XV, in association with Pinergy, at Páirc Uí Chaoimh (7.30pm, live on Virgin Media 2). The sell-out game will see 41400 supporters make their way to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for the largest-ever attendance at a rugby game in the province. See some of the key info…

Just ahead of this month's Canadian Football League Grey Cup championship game in Regina, the province of Saskatchewan launched single-event sports betting last Thursday. The highly anticipated rollout comes after Saskatchewan announced a partnership with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations and the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority…

Aaron Volpatti knows how to make the most of measured minutes. Like one of his fourth-line shifts as a pugnacious checker and fearless fighter, the former Vancouver Canucks winger took a break from a current provincewide promotion tour of his gripping autobiography to be the latest subject of our weekly Q&A series. Volpatti's unimaginable journey…

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Hype or history? The answer will be known in a matter of hours, when undefeated Flightline attempts to add to his short but scintillating resume by winning the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday at Keeneland Race Course. The deck appears stacked in favor of the John Sadler-trained 4-year-old, who has won his first five…

You can now actually bet on when Toronto will get its first snowfall of the season Lauren O'Neil Posted4 hours ago People seem to love harping on meteorologists and reporters for failing to predict weather conditions with 100 per cent accuracy. I've heard many argue, in fact, that they could draw up just as effective a forecast using nothing but…

Sports betting grows every year in Brazil. According to the survey "Brazilian Player: the sports betting market in Brazil", by Globo, cited that the global betting market was valued at US$59.6 billion in 2020; and it doesn't stop there, by 2027 the sector could reach US$127.3 billion. The scenario of the sport in Brazil still awaits regulation by…

Operators lacking provincial approvals and accepting bets from Ontarians outside the province's regulated iGaming market may quickly find themselves out of favour with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The regulator of online sports betting in Ontario may soon be dropping the Mr. Nice Guy act toward operators…

The sports betting industry continues to experience more and more growth over the last few years and, after the boost it has received in recent years due to an increase in the adoption of the digital world and automatic processes, it will experience its first football World Cup in just a matter of days. On November 20, the world will tune in to the…

RaceCape is an innovative programme designed to boost and incentivise increased racehorse ownership in the Western Cape. The obvious benefits include enhanced field sizes, boosted betting turnovers, further opportunities for the Cape's outstanding community of racehorse trainers, increased employment prospects for grooms and work riders, as well as…

The early numbers regarding iGaming in Ontario haven't wowed observers, but the figures reported on Wednesday by a government agency are a marked improvement over the previous ones. Online sports betting in Ontario looks to be gaining traction with more and more consumers - and the return of NFL football probably isn't hurting the cause. Government…

When Albertans want to participate in the entertainment value that is brought about by a LIVE wagering experience, they have a variety of betting options to choose from. Betting at casinos and bingo halls is by far the most common form of gambling in the province; in addition, there is some action at live race tracks where people can place bets on…

South Africa has made online betting legal even though the laws around it have changed over the years. These changes make it hard to understand whether it is allowed or not. In this blog post, we are going to analyze everything you need to know about online betting in South Africa, including the eligibility and the legal elements behind it. The…

Looking for the best NHL odds in Ontario? You've come to the right place. Ontario is home to many online sports betting apps that feature various ways to bet on the good old hockey game. BetMGM, FanDuel, and BetRivers are all among the US-based sportsbooks that have come to Canada. Why We Like It: Best overall betting experience Why We Like It:…

It comes as no surprise that Ontario sports bettors like to bet on the National Hockey League and local Toronto Maple Leafs squad. This is true for local fans that love to see the team thrive and for those that like betting against them for advancing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. We'll go through various ways to place wagers on the Bay Street…