That’s because with the prorouging of Parliament any existing bills and ongoing committee work have been halted, and will have to be introduced as entirely new when Parliament resumes.

“We were promised in this past election that sports betting … would be an easy one to get done and here we are a year later, more problems, more delays,” Masse said. 

Bill C-218, the single sports betting bill, was introduced by Conservative MP Kevin Waugh and was waiting for second reading. The legalization of single sports betting has been a years-long battle that Masse has been part of. 

Currently for people to bet legally on sports they must bet on a minimum of three games. 

Masse argues that had the bill been approved, it would have taken money out of the illegal market and allowed a facility like Caesars, whose casino has been closed since March, to be making revenue at this time through online or on-site gaming. 

“It’s a great example though of how we continue to miss opportunities,” Masse said. 

Unifor 444, which represents workers at the casino, said single sports betting would have made a difference during the pandemic.

“It’s so important that we get this facility open, this is the second largest employer in the City of Windsor … and until we can get moving forward with that, it’s a problem,” Cassidy said. “We could of already had [single sports betting] moving forward.” 

Despite the region being in Stage 3 of reopening, the casino has remained shut as it is only allowed 50 people indoors at a time. 

Officials for the organization have said they are working on a plan to support a larger number of guests.