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	Loto-Quebec's Oscar experiment a success Posted By: Richard Deschamps rdeschamps@astral.com · 2/27/2013 1:43:00 PM Betting on this Sunday's Oscars appears to have been a hit for Loto-Quebec. Last month, the provincial gaming agency decided to test how well a non-sporting event would work on its popular Mise-O-Jeu sports betting game, and Jean-Pierre Roy with Loto-Quebec says it took in about $58,000 worth of bets on seven Oscar categories, with nearly half of those bets having been placed on Sunday, the day of the awards show. It's not much, but Roy says it exceeded expectations. So much so, that they may try opening the game to other awards shows, or other events, in the future. "It's not a huge market," Roy says of arts-related and awards show betting. "but there might be a niche, a small market for it, so that's why we'll investigate the thing a little more. Share This CJAD Local News Loading Leave a comment: showing all comments · Subscribe to comments Comment Like 1 0 * * * Please fill in the CAPTCHA below to complete your action. NOTE: This thread is moderated, comments will not post immediately. Submit Loading Cancel Reset Password Simply confirm your registered email address below and click "Reset Password." We will immediately email you a link back to the site where you can enter a new password for this account. Account E-mail: Becoming a CJAD Insider Club Member only takes a minute. Don’t miss out on exclusive information, opportunities and giveaways available only to our members. Account E-mail: Password (Case Sensitive): Reset your password Login with Facebook We've found your existing E-Club account. Please login below to complete the Facebook login process. E-mail Address: email@address.com Password The password you have entered is incorrect. Please try again. If you're unable to remember it, you can reset your password. Not a member yet? Sign up now! Ian Stone posted on 02/27/2013 02:00 PM Loto Quebec should experiment with a "student" lottery that is year round, proceeds of which go to help fund students who need $ -not universal, but for that need it! Education funding problem solved, progressively! ~ Ian reply· like· report Loading showing all comments Comment Like Please fill in the CAPTCHA below to like this content anonymously. x Submit x Reset Password Simply confirm your registered email address below and click "Reset Password." We will immediately email you a link back to the site where you can enter a new password for this account. Account E-mail: Please enter your email and password to log in. Account E-mail: Password (Case Sensitive): Reset your password Login with Facebook We've found your existing E-Club account. Please login below to complete the Facebook login process. E-mail Address: email@address.com Password The password you have entered is incorrect. Please try again. If you're unable to remember it, you can reset your password. Not a member yet? Sign up now!


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