Planet Ventures Comments on Bill to Legalize Single-Event Wagering
11 December 2020 - 12:43AM
Planet Ventures Inc. (TSX-V: PXI; OTC: PNXPF; FSE:
P6U1) (“Planet” or the
“Company”) is pleased with the Canadian Federal
Government's recent introduction of Bill C-13, which seeks to
legalize single-event wagering.
“This is an exciting development that Planet Ventures deeply
supports,” says Zula Kropivnitski, Chief Financial Officer of
Planet Ventures. “Canada’s Minister of Justice and its Attorney
General’s decision to introduce this important legislation in aid
of single-event sports betting in their jurisdiction should greatly
affect the gaming sector in Canada in a very positive way. This is
a great decision for Canadian businesses, and it will go a long way
in boosting the entertainment industry in this Country.”
As an investment issuer currently focused on eSports and
eGaming, the Company has been exploring numerous possible
investments in developing video-gaming platforms that would allow
wagering on the outcome of a single 1 versus 1 video-game match. If
approved, this legislation would allow Planet to launch such a
platform in multiple markets including Canada and the United
Kingdom, as Planet currently has access to a much-coveted Tier 1 UK
Gaming License through its fully owned subsidiary of First XI.
The ban on single-event wagering is estimated by the Canadian
Gaming Association to cost the Canadian gaming industry $14 billion
annually. According to theScore.com*, the market potential for
online gaming in Canada of between US$3.8 billion and US$5.4
billion in annual gross gaming revenue, based on historical data
extrapolated from legal online gaming markets in the U.S. and
globally.
*
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About
Planet Ventures Inc.
Planet is an investment issuer listed on the
TSXV, that is focused on investing in disruptive companies and
industries that have high growth potential. Planet’s unique
portfolio driven investment policies provide its investors with
access to emerging and high-growth opportunities while shielding
them from any formidable downside.
For more information, please visit Planet’s
website: https://planetventuresinc.com/
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