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Four years ago today, a newsletter covering the business of sports betting, igaming, and other topics of interest, was born. On that day, we covered the passing of the second reading of Bill C-218 in the House of Commons. Since then, Gaming News Canada – has produced almost 150 newsletters and some 600 audio/visual shows to deliver the latest industry news and insights to our still-growing list of subscribers. This morning, we thank everyone who has had a hand in the success of our neighbourhood media outlet, and there are far too many to mention by name in this space. To help us celebrate Anniversaire Numero Quatre, Parleh Media Group co-founder and CE0 (and the person giving your humble correspondent a friendly but firm push to create Gaming News Canada) Mark Silver helped us take a walk down memory lane with a special focus on the relationship between media and the regulated gambling industry in Ontario, and the rest of Canada. Then, long-time Friend of Gaming News Canada Amanda Brewer and journalist Dave Briggs joined us for their respective thoughts and layers on the past four years. That included a discussion on the Ontario market, which celebrates its third anniversary at the beginning of April and so far continues to wait for the consolidation many of us predicted back in April 2022. Brewer also provided an update and some advice for the folks in charge of creating an expanded legal sports betting and gaming business in Alberta. Both Briggs and Brewer weighed in on Briggs's interview last week with PointsBet Canada boss Scotty Vanderwel about the potential impact of Donald Trump's tariff war on the Ontario industry. We also asked Brewer about the Canadian Lottery Coalition-supported legal action taken by the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation against offshore betting site Bodog. Finally, we asked our two guests to take out their crystal balls to gaze into the future, and specifically asked Briggs about Canada's horse racing industry and the opportunities/challenges around betting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We deal with a backlog of your responses / Are people buried with their shoes on / Humble had three levels of emotion yesterday / Dan Duran on rearview mirrors / Canadian conservatives punch back / More grocery store rip off stories.Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa and Boron One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Toronto news icon Gord Martineau talks about the current state of the news business, and the degradation of Canada by the Orange Sex Offender / Ford on Fox / Wayne Gretzky is a Canadian embarrassment / What it's like to bed a new woman / Humble watched the New Golf League / Sherpa Jay Bondy / Coffee timing / Dan Duran the anchorman.Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa and Boron One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TV guy Bill Brioux starts off the new year with a few Canadian recommendations / Golf simulators / Skin moisturizers / Trudeau bows out / The worth of sports franchises / Nick Ainis of Fusioncorp Developments / Dan Duran the anchorman.Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa and Boron One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What we did on New Year's Eve / Humble celebrates another year of sobriety / The Bills will play the Broncos / Carla Collins checks in / It's the four year anniversary of Trump's insurrection / Trudeau appears to be done / Dan Duran the anchorman.Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett and Boron One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Humble and Fred gather with their listeners at Kelsey's in Burlington. Featuring Lisa McEwan, Greg Wyard, Fred Ball, Andy Wilson, Mike Boon and Brad Jones from Ridley Funeral Home. And Dan Duran of course. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
We have a fistful of listener reaction today, and it's good. Real good. / Humble's granddog is a beast / Three hours in Ikea / Shopping has changed big time / Brett Tanner from the Chambers Plan / Dan Duran the anchorman / Movie watching habits have changed big time Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Larry tackles the trans issue / Why is fruitcake so controversial / Why is shortbread so popular / Horrible terms from the 60s / Jew hate is still going strong / The Retirement Sherpa / Tic Tok is ruining the planet / Dan Duran the anchorman Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Lumby checks in and describes Christmas and driving in France / Could we pass a driving test / Canadian losers who find Trump funny / Time for Justin to go / Terry Fox on the five / Brad Jones from Ridley Funeral Home - losing a sibling / Pig farts / Dan Duran the anchorman Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
The week begins with a shitter production / Amazon is evil but convenient / There could be a Guinness shortage / The Bills are awesome / Listening to Toronto radio / Allergies / Sex with a thousand guys / Dan Duran the anchorman Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
It's Thursday so Humble and Fred respond to everything you say / Musk attacks Trudeau / Trump is Person of the Year / Ford threatens America / More on turkey / Humble deals with Stan / Dan Duran the anchorman / Left overs Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Chef Jordan talks about his new book, cooking with cannabis and how to prepare the perfect turkey / Howard has proof that turkey is terribly overrated / Dog people are friendly / Dogs with human names / Boat people are friendly too / The Retirement Sherpa / Trump nepotism is staggering / We end with a tribute to the Amazing Kreskin - who is now dead Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Maureen checks in to talk about Christmas and stage fright / A glorious kid day for Humble / The New York insurance killing / No tin, no bark / Flipp is fabulous / Nick I-ee-knees from Fusioncorp Developments / The staggering cost of a mortgage / Dan Duran the anchorman Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Amanda Cupido has written books on podcasting and she schools Humble Fred / KFC fire logs / the 44th anniversary of John Lennon's death / Humble returns to The Edge / Lotto's aren't what they used to be / Juan Soto wins the jackpot / Dan Duran the anchorman Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
An OG Hundy P has passed away and we won't forget her / It's listener email day / Christmas music on radio stations / The Spotify Wraps are out, and they sorta make sense / Major football game tonight / Dan should have his own Only Fans Page / Dan Duran the anchorman Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Jeff Marek talks about his job change and all that goes with it / The results of Fred's hearing test / Big screens everywhere / Box blocking / Box is another term for vagina / Sherpa Jay / More Jew hate / The most popular booze / Dan Duran the anchorman Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
TV guy Bill Brioux talks about the latest Beatles documentary, and what's coming up over Christmas / Memories of Humble and Fred's really tough contest / Brad Jones from Ridley Funeral Home / Favourite death songs / Dan Duran the anchorman / Banana stories Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Comic Darren Frost talks about this latest tour and his feud with Glen Foster / Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams / Ordering online / Biden pardons Hunter / The Bills win the Snow Bowl / Joshua Alferez is a registered massage therapist / Peeing in the shower / Dan Duran the anchorman Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
The Humble and Fred Podcast is the top Canadian podcast in Apples ranking of comedy interview podcasts / Podcasting has come a long way / How podcasting is killing regular radio / Lots of listener email, including a few newbies / Birth control for pigeons / Dan Duran the anchorman / Toronto Mike checks in. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Filmmaker Stu Stone has produced a new movie, and you can see it now / Anthony Jesilnek is a very funny man / Joe Rogan is a very ignorant man / The fireplace channel can be nice / Fake Christmas trees / Sherpa Jay / Squirting cucumbers / Dan Duran the anchorman Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Kevin Frankish returns to talk about mental health and his new job within the industry / Trump threatens Canada again / The dumb ones are wearing the hats / Dean Blundell packs it in / Nick Ainis from Fusioncorp Developments / New words / Shazam is wondrous / Dan Duran the anchorman Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Is it appropriate to wish people dead / Chuck Woolery is dead, is that good / Good for Second Cup / Goofy religious practices / Our football roundup / The Leafs defy logic / Comics on big stages / Buying votes / Cold weather baggage shrinkage / Dan Duran the anchorman Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
The shitter controversy creates the most feedback this week, but the Orr-Gretzky debacle is a close second / The origin of Black Friday / Sentimental things / The Leafs continue to defy logic / Humble knows a space cadet / Dan Duran the anchorman / Toronto Mike checks in Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Jeff talks about this accomplished mother who turned 90 and stray dogs from Greece / Crappy passport pictures / Costco doesn't advertise, but they'll test your ears / Doctors who want concert tickets / Retirement Sherpa Jay Bondy / The most popular stolen cars / Dan Durant the anchorman Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Carla checks in from Los Angeles and talks about election aftermath and her upcoming tour through Ontario / The shitter controversy ends / Credit card call centres can really piss you off / Brad Jones from Ridley Funeral Home might offer a new service / Dan Duran the anchorman / Fleeing the United States. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Dan moves the porta potty, but the conflict ain't over / The Argos win the Grey Cup / The Bills beat the Chiefs / the bad bit was Fred's fault / Cleansing ourselves of Trump / We announce the Sunwing winner / Dan Duran the anchorman Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
As usual, lots of email from our loyal listenership / The Taylor Swift phenomenon / Humble gets a parking ticket / Our Gretzky and Orr bit blew / The price of fire logs / Dan Duran the anchorman / Toronto Mike checks in. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Ralph talks about acceptance, connecting and spirituality / Joe Rogan and the power of stupid / How many steps are enough steps / The shitter controversy continues / The Retirement Sherpa / Dan Duran the anchorman Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Larry talks about burning bridges and his opinion on how the Orange Animal won the election / Dan snubs Remembrance Day / Time Passages / Canada Post is sinking / The shitter controversy continues / Nick Ainis from Fusioncorp Developments / Dan Duran the anchorman / Sleepy stage plays. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Cash Cab guy Adam Growe has a new gig called Vacation Van and it could pay off for you / Dan squats on Fred's trailer site / Dinner with the Richtoons / The Bills but the Argos lose their quarterback / We have an exclusive conversation between Bobby Orr and Wayne Gretzky Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Humble and Fred answer your email before Dan Duran delivers the news and Toronto Mike'd pays tribute to former guest who's passed away. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
American decency takes a giant step backwards / American patriotism evaporates / Why did it happen / Tony Clement gives this take on the election / The Retirement Sherpa talks about the financial aspects of the election / Dan Duran doesn't seem to care about the election. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Among other things, TV guy Bill Brioux talks about this meeting with Donald Trump / Joe Rogan proves he's a smart guy to dumb people / Tonight is the night, let's hope it goes right / Brad Jones from Ridley Funeral Home / A new prime number / Dan Duran the anchorman. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
With the recent time change, we dust off some old Humble and Fred gold / Quincy Jones is dead / The best music comes from young minds / Airline tickets are going through the roof / A 61 yard field goal / The Canadian dollar is in the ditch / Detaching from Trump / Dan Duran the anchorman. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
We respond to all your questions and observations / Elon Musk has turned into an irrational maniac / Hotel gouging through Taylor Swift / The skyrocketing price of entertainment / The Dodgers win / Dan Duran the anchorman / Toronto Mike checks in Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Courtney is a JUNO nominated comedian, television writer, and triple limb amputee / An old Jewish folk song / Charles the gorilla is dead / So is Teri Garr / Movie theatre memories / Professional siblings / The Retirement Sherpa / Dan Duran the anchorman Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Noel Casler checks in one week before the election, and two days after the Nazi rally in New York / Turning 65 comes with some benefits / Fake wine sucks / The pros and cons of bike lanes / Nick Ainis of Fusioncorp Developments / Dan Duran's biggest films / Tracking politicians. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
His moron supporters can dress it up anyway they want, but what took place at MSG yesterday was disgusting / A comic could ironically destroy the Orange Idiot / Rogan licks balls / The crazy price of Steak Houses / Humble and the movies / Saturday Night Live memories / Dan Duran the anchorman. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
We have a ton of email today, because you care and we appreciate it / No matter what age, your kids are always your kids / Charlie's milestone / Kamala is held to a different standard / The price of butter / Dan Duran the anchorman. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Social media star, Brittlestar talks about social media and politics / We make several observations / Trudeau could be ousted / A former baseball star is dead / Can Rogan deliver / Chicken Shwarma and Bingo Bob check in / Sherpa Jay / A man with three penises / Dan Duran the anchorman. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Maureen Holloway talks about the multiple times she's been ripped off / Booze in corner stores / Humbles fascinating history of drinking / Jobs we wouldn't want / Brad Jones from Ridley Funeral Home / New Premiers / Dan Duran the anchorman. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Sorry, but we have to. The election is close and Trump is losing his mind / Restaurant Reviews / Our second favourite subject is the weather / Jewish Musicians Under The Radar - a book by David Eisenstadt / Dan Duran the anchorman. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Does Pierre Poilievre have MAGA stink on him / There must be a God / Listener e-mail / Sex in space / Eating out / Dan Duran the anchorman / Toronto Mike checks in with a Humble and Fred retrospective. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Tony Clement takes some friendly fire from Humble and Fred / Jeff Lumby checks in from France / Checking the menu before you arrive at the restaurant / The older you get, the more you forget / Sherpa Jay Bondy / Dan Duran the anchorman. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
We're thankful for so many things / Turkey stress / Our friendship with Mike Bullard / Dinner with friends / Goobers for Trump / Nick Ainis of Fusioncorp Developments / Dan Duran the anchorman Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
With their anniversary approaching Humble and Fred replay some moments from the past 13 years / Hurricane coverage can be tedious / Listener email / Using the C word / Dan Duran the anchorman. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
The great Noel Casler returns / Big brained Nobel Prize winners / Beer in convenience stores / Humble dabbles with weed again / The Leafs begin / Sherpa Jay Bondy / PP stinks of JT / Hurricane Milton is scary shit / Dan Duran the anchorman. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Steve Smith has animated the Red Green Show / Once again, we must talk about how evil the Orange Idiot is / Reminiscing good old radio days / Humble reviews the Mark Ramond Show / Brad Jones from Ridley Funderal Home / Dan Duran talks about penis enlargement. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
Chef Jordan Wagman has written a new book called "Will" / Who won the Vice Presidential debate / Listener e-mail / The Retirement Sherpa / Humble and Fred hate-on Abba / Dan Duran news / The most popular baby names. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett
TV guy Bill Brioux talks about the Ellen Degeneres special and the 50th anniversary of SNL / Scumbag Trump / Oasis in Toronto / Pete Rose is dead / Records in Detroit / Nick Ainis from Fusioncorp Developments / Dan Duran the anchorman Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett