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So if you have ideas, feedback, or topics you\u2019d love to see us cover, please share them with us at <a href=\"theboost@northstargaming.ca\"><strong>theboost@northstargaming.ca<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And be sure to follow us on<strong> <\/strong>X at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/theboostCA\">@TheBoostCA<\/a><\/strong> to stay connected with our latest articles, picks, news &amp; updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for reading \u2014 and we hope you enjoy <em>The Boost<\/em>! <br><br><strong>Mike Cormack<\/strong><br>Head of Content, NorthStar Gaming<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello Canada! It&#8217;s an exciting time to be a Canadian with our Blue Jays back in the World Series for the first time in 32 years. 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