Bill C-218 is a private member’s bill (PMB) and had faced some opposition from within the industry itself. The horse racing industry felt that single-event wagering could harm their funding while First Nation tribal groups argued that the bill failed to recognize their gaming rights.
Sports Betting Legislation Stalls in Canadian Senate — Bill Progress Now Considered 50/50 reported by CBC.Waugh said:
“Am I confident? I’d say 50-50. It’s kind of out of my hands now.
Even though I got it through the House, it’s in the Senate and the Senate is a little bit different. They go to their own beat. Is it going to come out? Who knows, especially a backbencher’s PMB and a Conservative at that.”
And while no senator has spoken either in favor of or against the legislation, Senator David Wells did offer some hope for Canadian sports betting advocates stating:
Sports Betting Legislation Stalls in Canadian Senate — Bill Progress Now Considered 50/50The bill is now set for a second reading in the senate this week which could see the legislation assigned to a committee who would then conduct a full review of the bill.
