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Class-Action Lawsuit Claims Loto-Quebec Downplayed Dangers of VLTs

Case ID: 5164

Category: Miscellaneous

Last Update: 08/24/2008

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Quebec's gaming commission faces a potentionally crippling payout as gambling addicts try to hold it responsible for downplaying the dangers of video lottery terminals.

A group of pathelogical gamblers is seeking compensation from Loto-Quebec for their addiction treatments.

With the plaintiffs claiming around 119,000 gamblers can trace their addictions to VLTs, a judgment could cost Loto-Quebec upwards of $500 million, excluding exemplary damages.

The Quebec government began to regulate VLTs in 1993. Before then, Loto-Quebec estimated there were between 25,000 and 50,000 black-market gambling machines operating in the province. Now there are around 12,000 VLTs in the province's casinos, cars and restaurants.

For more informaion, you can contact: Garneau Verdon Michaud Samson at (418) 692-3010.

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