310: Episode 310: Canada's Single-Game Sports Betting Legalization with Geoff Zochodne and Paul Burns

Host Rob Cressy is joined by Covers Sports Betting Journalist Geoff Zochodne, as well as Canadian Gaming Association President/CEO Paul Burns, to talk about Bill C-218 and its impact on single-game sports betting in Canada.Geoff and Rob discuss:- The news developments and covering the story as a journalist.- The history behind Canada's single-game betting ban.- Possible opposition and amendments to the bill's approval.- Factors that led to the bill finally passing after years of mulling.Paul and Rob chat about:- The expected rollout and when we can see regulation take effect. - Which operators we can expect to see penetrating the Canadian market.- The implications of tax rates on the emerging industry.- The potential for legalization to grow the Canadian market.You can find Geoff on Twitter @GeoffZochodne. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats.Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.