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Staking Patterns and Strategic Tips

Experienced players avoid max bets out of the gate. Gates of Olympus responds better to sustained medium bets, especially when chasing feature triggers. Consider this betting model:

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Autoplay can be useful, but only with a loss-stop limit. This keeps streaks from draining funds unconsciously. Many who play Legzo Casino overlook this tool entirely.

Canadian Player Considerations Before Playing

With CAD fully supported, there’s no need for currency conversion. This simplifies bankroll tracking and removes hidden fees. Payouts hit accounts cleanly – especially through Interac and ecoPayz. Choose platforms that honor regional methods to avoid friction.

Setting Bet Sizes in Canadian Dollars

Pick denominations that suit your bankroll. Slots like this can burn through funds quickly, so 1–2% per spin is ideal. Don’t adjust stakes emotionally – set rules, follow them.

Long-Term Bankroll Management

If you login Legzo Casino expecting consistency, think again. Variance defines this slot. Mitigate risk by segmenting your balance into daily play chunks and logging session outcomes. That’s how you separate fun from financial frustration.

The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) is pleased to announce that acclaimed Canadian film and television luminaries Jennifer Podemski, Rick Mercer, and Don McKellar will each be honoured with the inaugural Norman Jewison Founder’s Council Award at the 2025 CFC Gala: Growing Futures, taking place on June 12, 2025 at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. Tickets to the CFC Gala are available here.

This marks the first year of the Norman Jewison Founder’s Council Award, which will be presented annually at the Gala to up to three recipients whose work reflects the legacy of CFC’s founder Norman Jewison. Developed by CFC’s Founder’s Council, the award recognizes film and television visionaries whose work embodies Norman’s legacy, are committed to social justice in their storytelling, and/or have made a global impact in the industry.

“This award celebrates the spirit and legacy of Norman Jewison – a filmmaker who has made a lasting mark on the industry,” said Steven DeNure, Chair of the CFC Founder’s Council. “Jennifer, Rick, and Don each exemplify creativity, courage, and leadership and have made significant contributions to the screen industry in Canada and abroad. We’re pleased to recognize their remarkable achievements with this inaugural award.”

The Norman Jewison Founder’s Council is a non-fiduciary consultative body established by the Board to champion the CFC, its mission, vision and initiatives. The work of the Founder’s Council enhances CFC’s fundraising activities, connections to industry, innovation and expertise. Current members include: Eric Belcher, Don Carmody, Neal Clarence, Suzette Couture, David Cronenberg, Steven DeNure (Chair), Blake Goldring, Christina Jennings, Kevin Jewison, George Lewis, David W. Middleton, Bob Munroe, Gary Slaight, and Barbara Williams with Kate Alexander Daniels joining this fall.

The Norman Jewison Founder’s Council Award is the Council’s first initiative and will serve as a tribute to Jewison’s immeasurable impact. The 2025 honourees will attend the CFC Gala to receive their awards.

The CFC Gala brings together industry leaders, artists, and supporters to help raise vital funds that contribute to robust hands-on programs that train the next generation of Canadian screen creatives. The highly anticipated and lively evening will include a performance by Toronto’s top mentalist Kevin Hamdan and music from DJ Fly Lady Di.

For more information, visit cfccreates.com.

Miku Toronto invites guests to celebrate the arrival of summer with an exclusive 7-course Early Summer Kaiseki dinner experience, available from May 11 to July 3, 2025 during dinner service at their downtown Toronto location (10 Bay Street, Toronto, ON). Curated by Chef de Cuisine Junnosuke Fujikawa, this limited-time tasting menu showcases the finest seasonal ingredients and the artistry of Japanese cuisine, thoughtfully paired with wine and sake. The menu is priced at $175 per person (plus tax and gratuity), and reservations can be made HERE.

Set within Miku Toronto’s elegant dining room, this seasonal menu showcases the finest ingredients of early summer through refined plating and exceptional technique. From Wagyu Tartare and Chef’s selection of sashimi to King Salmon and Sansho Soy-Marinated Wagyu, each course highlights the harmony of Japanese flavours and modern creativity. The experience concludes with a Sorbet dessert by Pastry Chef Glenda San Jose, offering a refreshing finish to the meal.

Miku Early Summer Kaiseki menu-$175

Amuse
Wagyu Tartare, Japanese Wafer, Canadian Acadian Caviar, Gold Flake, Sushi Rice, Hanaho

Sashimi
Chef’s Selection of Traditional and Aburi-style Sashimi

Hassun
Yakinasu with Truffle Vinaigrette Sunomono, Clam Egg Tofu, Sous Vide Quebec Duck with Rapini Ohitashi

Fish
King Salmon Sakekasu Yaki, Shungiku Dashi Foam, Scallop Lemon Risotto, Aosa Dashi Cream, Salmon Skin Chips

Sushi
Foie Gras Oshi, Anago Don, Salmon Oshi Bite, Premium Nigiri

Beef
Sansho Soy-Marinated Wagyu, Wafu Salsa, Shishito, Asparagus, Baby Carrot, Zucchini, Charcoal Oil

Dessert
Elderflower Champagne Sorbet, Citrus Fruit Compote, Kalamansi Ganache, Sake Foam, Green Tea Sponge Cake, Candied Yuzu

Reservations are highly recommended for this limited-time offering. You can reserve a spot for this experience HERE.

A new era is born. This summer, three years after the Jurassic World trilogy concluded with each film surpassing $1 billion at the global box office, the enduring Jurassic series evolves in an ingenious new direction with Jurassic World Rebirth.

Anchored by iconic action superstar Scarlett Johansson, Emmy and SAG nominee Jonathan Bailey and two-time Oscar® winner Mahershala Ali, this action-packed new chapter sees an extraction team race to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park, inhabited by the worst of the worst that were left behind.

Also starring acclaimed international stars Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, the film is directed by dynamic visualist Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air within that tropical biosphere hold, in their DNA, the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Academy Award® nominee Johansson plays skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure the genetic material. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on a forbidden island that had once housed an undisclosed research facility for Jurassic Park. There, in a terrain populated by dinosaurs of vastly different species, they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that has been hidden from the world for decades.

Ali is Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s most trusted team member; Critics Choice and Olivier Award winner Jonathan Bailey (Wicked, Bridgerton) plays paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis; Emmy nominee Rupert Friend (Homeland, Obi-Wan Kenobi) appears as Big Pharma representative Martin Krebs and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer, Murder on the Orient Express) plays Reuben Delgado, the father of the shipwrecked civilian family.

The cast includes Luna Blaise (Manifest), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty) and Audrina Miranda (Lopez vs. Lopez) as Reuben’s family. The film also features, as members of Zora and Krebs’ crews, Philippine Velge (Station Eleven), Bechir Sylvain (BMF) and Ed Skrein (Deadpool).

Jurassic World Rebirth is directed by BAFTA winner Edwards from a script by Koepp (War of the Worlds), based on characters created by Michael Crichton. The film is produced by Oscar® nominee Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, both longtime Jurassic franchise producers and of last summer’s blockbuster, Twisters. The film is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Denis L. Stewart and Jim Spencer.

Genre: Epic Action-Adventure

Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, Philippine Velge, Bechir Sylvain, Ed Skrein

Director: Gareth Edwards

Screenplay by: David Koepp, based on characters created by Michael Crichton

Producers: Frank Marshall, Patrick Crowley

Executive Producers: Steven Spielberg, Denis L. Stewart, Jim Spencer

GRAMMY-winning rock sensation Twenty One Pilots have announced their seventh full-length album, Breach, arriving September 2025 via Fueled By Ramen. Along with the album, the duo announced the first single off the record, “The Contract,” which is set for release on June 12. In true Twenty One Pilots fashion, the band teased the announcement through a series of cryptic clues on tour and across social media for fans to piece together, which ended up being revealed as the album and single titles this morning. The announcement was accompanied by the launch of an early pre-order of the Breach Vinyl and CD [First Pressing Edition] available HERE through June 12, 2025.

Breach arrives at a career peak for the band, who just wrapped The Clancy World Tour earlier this month which saw them play to over 1.1 million fans around the world. Of the lauded live show, which wrapped last week with two sold-out shows at the O2 in London, Dork raved, “..their motto of, ‘We are Twenty One Pilots, and so are you’ has never felt more brilliantly accurate,” while Kerrang! shared, “The closing trio of Midwest Indigo, Stressed Out and Trees exemplify what’s special about this twenty one pilots live show. As if it was ever going to be a challenge, they find a way to neatly tie together multiple eras, lore and imagery under the same two-hour umbrella.” The tour came following 2024’s album Clancy, which sold over 143 million copies in its first week alone and has amassed more than 1 billion global streams.

Just last week, Twenty One Pilots celebrated the 10th anniversary of their chart-topping and record-breaking album, Blurryface. Along with producing mega-hits “Stressed Out” and “Ride,” Blurryface made history by earning a Guinness® World Record for being the first album to notch a RIAA Gold or Platinum certification for every one of its songs. The record has amassed over 15 billion streams and was the #1 rock album of the 2010’s, cementing Twenty One Pilots as one of the most influential modern acts in the genre.

Most recently, Blurryface track “Doubt” went viral online, with a demo version generating over 1.8 billion views. In response to the massive fan demand, the band added the track to the Clancy World Tour setlist and surprise-released the demo last month, which has amassed over 20M global streams and counting.

This June, Arcadia Earth will be inviting guests to embark on an extraordinary journey beneath the waves with Sounds of the Ocean in celebration of World Ocean Month. This award-winning, 10-minute immersive experience will be showcased in one of Arcadia Earth’s Projection Mapping Room, transporting guests into the mesmerizing world of the deep blue and sounds from the ocean paired with melodies to transport you on a mindful underwater journey.

Experience Highlights:

Immerse Yourself: Lounge on soft seating as the ethereal songs and sounds of whales and dolphins surround you, creating a meditative ocean odyssey.

Act Locally, Think Globally: Arcadia Earth Toronto is working in collaboration with the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition (COLC), to share actionable steps to protect our oceans, seamlessly integrated into the experience.

A Global Phenomenon: Sounds of the Ocean has been showcased in 26 countries, from high-profile climate events like COP to festivals like Burning Man. Now, for the first time in Toronto, this breathtaking experience will inspire local audiences and ignite the conversation on ocean conservation.

More here on SOUNDS OF THE OCEAN.

Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort, in collaboration with Score G Productions, Fennessey Films, Super Channel, and OEG Sports & Entertainment, are thrilled to announce the start of production of The Great Ones, an in-depth, five-part documentary series that delves into the untold story of one of the most celebrated dynasties in sports history.

The Great Ones will explore the remarkable journey of the Edmonton Oilers during their dominant era in the 1980s, featuring an iconic cast of NHL Legends, including the Hall of Fame players who defined the Oilers dynasty. This series will provide an unprecedented look at the lives and careers of these legendary athletes, both on and off the ice, capturing their triumphs, challenges, and the indelible mark they left on the sport of hockey. With unparalleled archival access, The Great Ones will feature all-new interviews with the luminaries of the Oilers dynasty. From the superstars to rivals, broadcasters, managers, and other characters behind the scenes, the full untold story of what really happened will be reconstructed for the very first time.

Directed by Emmy Award winner Austin Andrews, The Great Ones is set to premiere on Super Channel in Winter 2027.

Kevin Hill, Head of Television of Maximum Effort:“As honorary Canadians, hockey is very close to our hearts at Maximum Effort, and The Great Ones is a passion project that combines our love of the sport with our desire to produce compelling non-fiction celebrating legendary histories that deserve more time in the spotlight. We’re thrilled to partner with Score G Productions, Super Channel, Fennessey Films and OEG Sports & Entertainment to deliver an epic series for an epic dynasty.

Adam Scorgie, CEO and Founder of Score G Productions: “This partnership with Maximum Effort, Super Channel, and OEG Sports & Entertainment brings together a world-class, award-winning team with a proven track record in storytelling. As CEO and Founder of Score G Productions, I am honored to delve into the legacy of these iconic players as a lifelong Oilers fan. Together, we are excited to share their incredible journey in a compelling way with audiences around the world.”

Shane Fennessey, Founder of Fennessey Films, Partner and Producer at Score G Productions: “Since the time of this dynasty, fans have only been treated to mere morsels of the legendary stories. This five-part series will be the all-encompassing, quintessential chronicle of this team and its seven Hall of Fame players. Having spent my life around many of these remarkable individuals, I can assure viewers that the best stories are yet to come.”

Don McDonald, President & CEO, Super Channel: “We are excited to collaborate with Maximum Effort and Score G Productions to bring The Great Ones to Super Channel. This docuseries explores the Edmonton Oilers’ legacy, from their humble beginnings to their meteoric rise in the 1980s, redefining hockey. Fans will get an exclusive look at the passion, talent, and determination that propelled the Oilers to greatness, featuring exclusive interviews, rare footage, and in-depth analysis.”

Tim Shipton, Executive Vice President, OEG Sports & Entertainment: “The Edmonton Oilers logo is synonymous with greatness, and we’re excited to provide unprecedented access to our content archives and some of the best NHL players of all time — who are central to hockey’s most iconic and compelling dynasty stories. We’re thrilled to partner with this group of amazing storytellers and creators to unearth a variety of never-before-seen content and storylines and deliver it to hockey fans here in Oil Country and beyond.”

This highly anticipated series builds on the success of Score G’s acclaimed hits, including Ice Guardians, Making Coco, Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo, Bisping, and Breaking Olympia: The Phil Heath Story. These films, which all had their Canadian premiere on Super Channel, rank among the most celebrated documentaries in Canada, as well as Universal Pictures’ top-performing documentaries in the U.S. Stay tuned for updates on the release date and exclusive content from this groundbreaking series.

As the warm weather arrives, Toronto’s dynamic patio scene comes to life, offering the perfect spots to dine, drink, and soak up the sun. From the elegant ambiance of Minami to the authentic flavors at Tondou, Toronto offers a diverse array of outdoor dining experiences. Little Sister’s atmosphere adds to the charm, while Ficoa’s Latin-fusion menu brings a unique touch. Whether you’re enjoying new cocktails, or Indo-Dutch cuisine, these destinations are must-visits for anyone looking to enjoy the best of summer in Toronto.

Minami
IG. @minamitoronto
225 King St. W

Minami Toronto invites guests to celebrate the incoming patio season starting May 16. This year they’re introducing six fresh new cocktails including the refreshing Baby Ao with shochu, luxardo, jasmine yuzu, lime, and shiso, to the indulgent Miso x Caramel x Espresso Martini featuring Torres 10yr brandy, salted caramel liqueur, white miso, demerara, and espresso. Don’t forget to stop in between 2 – 5pm for Minami’s happy hour including an exclusive menu!

Baby Ao

Shochu, luxardo, jasmine yuzu, lime, shiso

Summer in Naha

Havana 7yr rum, licor 43, pineapple, calpico, lime, bitter

Wisteria Maiden

Butterfly pea tea infused gin, umeshu, benedictine, earl grey, lemon

Pandan Punch

Havana 3yr, havana 7yr, melon liqueur, licor 43, pandan, pineapple, genmaicha, coconut milk, lime

Akai Breeze

Valley of Mother of God Gin, el gobernador pisco, hibiscus, ginger, lime

Miso x Caramel x Espresso Martini

Torres 10yr brandy, salted caramel liqueur, white miso, demerara, espresso

Reservations for lunch at Minami can be made HERE.

Tondou
IG. @tondoutoronto
596 College St

Tondou, inspired by the bustling port of the Ryukyu kingdom, brings the spirit of exchanging culture and experiences to Toronto. As patio season arrives, guests can enjoy the warmest Okinawan hospitality on Tondou’s patio, which seats around 50 guests. Indulge in delicious and authentic dishes, including their renowned ramen, while soaking up the lively atmosphere of College Street. Guests can also look forward to a soon to be launched, brand new dish, Hiyashi Chuka – a refreshing, chilled noodle dish perfect for the warm weather

Join us at Tondou for an unforgettable patio dining experience that embodies the heart and soul of Okinawan cuisine.

Little Sister
IG. @littlesisterto
102 Portland St

With not one, but two gorgeous patio spaces Little Sister is set to soft launch their patio this coming weekend, accommodating up to 40 guests! Inspired by both Dutch and Indonesian cuisine, Little Sister offers a multitude of dishes each featuring homemade spice blends and perfect for sharing with your friends and family on a summer night. Starting June 1st, guests will be able to enjoy a brand new Happy Hour menu available 7 days a week from 4:30 – 6:30pm. Don’t miss out this summer and as they say at Little Sister Eet smakelijk selamat makan (Enjoy your meal!).

Reservations for Little Sister can be made HERE.

Ficoa
IG. @ficoa.to
585 College St.

Ficoa, inspired by the vibrant spirit of Ambato, Ecuador, brings a unique fusion of Latin flavours to Toronto. With patio season here, you can enjoy warm hospitality on Ficoa’s charming patio, which seats 12 guests. Savour their delicious dishes that blend nutrition with fine dining, all crafted from fresh local ingredients. With a menu refresh just in time for summer check out their modern Mexican takes on classics like empanadas and Palomas. Located on College Street, Ficoa offers a personalized experience that makes you feel right at home.

Reservations for Ficoa can be made HERE.

Hot off its in-competition premiere in Cannes, comes this new Teaser for Julia Ducournau‘s ALPHA, to be released in Canada by Elevation Pictures.

Directed by: Julia Ducournau
Starring: Tahar Rahim, Mélissa Boros, Golshifteh Farahani, Emma Mackey,
Finnegan Oldfield, Louai El Amrousy

Synopsis:

Alpha, a troubled 13-year-old lives with her single mom. Their world collapses the day she returns from school with a tattoo on her arm.

FUBAR Season Two is coming soon to Netflix and we get a new Trailer for this Toronto-made production!

About FUBAR S2:

Luke Brunner is a veteran CIA operative who, up until recently, was on the verge of retirement. After his last mission in saving another operative – who just so happened to be his daughter – he’s back and face to face with new villains. This one is an old flame from Luke’s past who threatens to destroy the world…if she doesn’t destroy his life first.

CREATOR / SHOWRUNNER / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Nick Santora

STARRING / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Arnold Schwarzenegger

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Adam Higgs, Scott Sullivan, Phil Abraham, Amy Pocha, Seth Cohen with Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Matt Thunell

PRODUCED BY: Skydance Television

CAST: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Monica Barbaro, Milan Carter, Fortune Feimster, Travis Van Winkle, Fabiana Udenio, Aparna Brielle, Guy Burnet, Andy Buckley, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jay Baruchel, Barbara Eve Harris and Scott Thompson