Ottawa's push to expand sports betting in Canada could help broadcasters

Any move before mega-wager Super Bowl Sunday is unlikely, though By Christopher Guly OTTAWA – The Super Bowl has long been the most-watched television event, and New Democrat Member of Parliament Brian Masse was hoping legislation currently before Parliament could have provided CTV, the Canadian broadcaster of next year’s 55th NFL championship game, with a bit of a boost. On Nov. 26, the federal government introduced Bill C-13 that would decriminalize single-event sports betting, such as on the Super Bowl. Last Thursday, Masse, who represents the Ontario riding of Windsor West and serves as the NDP telecommunications critic, unsuccessfully sought...