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Pickering Casino Resort (and Arena) celebrates grand opening (finally) in style

When the Pickering Casino Resort finally opened its doors in July 2021 the principals behind'Las Vegas of the North' couldn't really celebrate properly because of the pandemic, which had already delayed the opening for more than a year and would impose several more restrictions and shutdown for another year. Fast forward to Wednesday night and the…
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Pickering Casino Resort (and Arena) celebrates grand opening (finally) in style
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Man United hit the jackpot with Martinez

Erik ten Hag oversaw something of a summer revolution at Manchester United upon arriving at the club. Out went players such as Paul Pogba, Edinson Cavani and Juan Mata, while the 52-year-old managed to sign the likes of Antony, Casemiro and Tyrell Malacia to put his own stamp on the team. However, it was a move for former Ajax defender Lisandro…
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Kambi Signs Retail Sportsbook Partnership With Ontario Casinos

The Ontario provincial government has yet to release its guidelines for the opening of retail sportsbooks, but a major development was announced Thursday: Kambi Group signed a multiyear partnership with Great Canadian Entertainment to provide its retail sportsbook solutions and betting kiosks for 10 of its casinos in the province. Great Canadian…
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Kambi Signs Retail Sportsbook Partnership With Ontario Casinos
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share $2.8 million LOTTARIO jackpot

Published September 7, 2022 at 4:07 pm A group of 18 from the Greater Toronto Area, including a half dozen from Durham Region and eight from Scarborough, won the'Ontario Jackpot' of nearly $2.8 million in the March 12 LOTTARIO draw. The group, which includes eight people from Scarborough, three from Oshawa, two from Pickering and Toronto and…
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Great Canadian Entertainment Casino Workers Reach Agreement

Unifor Local 1090 is the labor union protecting the rights of many Canadian casino workers in Ontario. It recently announced that tentative agreements regarding workers at Pickering Casino Resort and Casino Ajax have been reached just recently and this spells good news for the individuals seeking better work conditions. Great Canadian Gaming…
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Great Canadian Entertainment Casino Workers Reach Agreement
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Casino negotiations likely to go down to the wire

TORONTO, July 22, 2022 /CNW/ - Most secondary issues have been resolved in productive discussions with Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC) on Thursday, but the most challenging negotiations are underway today, says Unifor. "Unifor bargaining committees for eight casinos worked hard on Thursday to finalize many outstanding issues, paving the…
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Casino negotiations likely to go down to the wire
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Ontario: strikes at Pickering and Ajax casinos reach their end after Unifor members ratify their new agreements

The strikes at Pickering Casino Resort and Casino Ajax, two Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC) properties in Ontario, are seeing their end after Unifor members ratified their new agreements on Friday. Members of Unifor Local 1090 had been on strike since July 29, and tentative deals were first reached on Thursday. Lana Payne, Unifor National…
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Ontario: strikes at Pickering and Ajax casinos reach their end after Unifor members ratify their new agreements
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Staff of Two South Durham Casinos Forms Picket Lines

Unifor and Great Canadian Gaming Corporation had time until Friday, July 22, 2022, to strike a new collective agreement for Casino Ajax and Pickering Casino Resort. However, the two parties did not find a middle ground in their negotiations for unionized employees of the two South Durham gaming properties before the deadline. Therefore, a strike…
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Staff of Two South Durham Casinos Forms Picket Lines
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ON STRIKE: Unionized workers at Ajax, Pickering casinos off the job

Strike action has commenced at the Ajax and Pickering casinos after a new deal for unionized workers at the South Durham gambling halls was not reached by a weekend deadline. Unifor Local 1090 had set a strike deadline of Friday, July 22 at midnight to reach a new agreement with Great Canadian Gaming Corporation for unionized casino workers across…
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ON STRIKE: Unionized workers at Ajax, Pickering casinos off the job
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Canada Casino Workers Reach Agreements in Some Areas, Not in Others

Earlier this week, Unifor members across eight Great Canadian Gaming Corporations if new agreements were not negotiated by Friday. On Saturday, the bargaining committees for those members reached a deal with the Ontario-based casinos. "Gaming sector workers were pivotal to ensuring GCGC casinos rebounded following the COVID-19 shut-downs," Chris…
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Tentative deal prevents strike at six casinos, negotiations continue for two others

A tentative agreement has been reached between the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC) and the union representing workers at several Ontario casinos. Unifor had issued a strike mandate on July 18, saying 1830 workers at eight GCGC locations would walk off the job at 12:01 a.m. Saturday if a deal could not be reached. The union issued a release…
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Tentative deal prevents strike at six casinos, negotiations continue for two others
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Contingency plans in place in event of strike at Ontario casinos: Great Canadian Gaming

Great Canadian Gaming Corp. says contingency plans are in place in the event of a strike at its casinos in Ontario. On Monday, Unifor said more than 2000 unionized employees at eight GCG casinos in Ontario are set to strike on Friday if a new work agreement can't be reached. Issues include wages, benefits, pensions and converting more part-time…
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Contingency plans in place in event of strike at Ontario casinos: Great Canadian Gaming
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Durham Casino Employees Prepare for a Strike

Employees of three Durham casinos are not quite satisfied with their employer, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation. Recently, unionized staff members of three of the company's properties, have expressed their discontent over the lack of a new collective agreement. They plan to go on strike, if an agreement is not found before Friday, July 22,…
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Canadian Casino Workers Could Go On Strike Friday

Unifor members will strike across eight Great Canadian Gaming Corporations if new agreements are not negotiated by midnight on Friday, according to the union representing the workers. " employers have bounced back following the pandemic-related closures," Lana Payne, Unifor National Secretary-Treasurer, said in a statement. "Our goal at the…
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Strike imminent at eight Great Canadian Gaming Corp. casinos

Great Canadian Gaming Corp. has yet to reach a new agreement deal with unionized casino workers. Employees are ready to strike if a new deal is not reached by this Friday. Over 2000 union members agreed that a strike should take place if an agreement is not made. This affects eight casinos in Ontario. Until Midnight The company has until midnight…
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Strike imminent at eight Great Canadian Gaming Corp. casinos
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Workers at 8 Ontario casinos set Friday strike deadline amid contract negotiations

TORONTO - The union representing workers at eight Ontario casinos says members have voted to strike if new agreements cannot be brokered by Friday at midnight. Unifor says the strike mandate covers 1830 workers at eight Great Canadian Gaming Corporation locations, including Casino Woodbine in northwest Toronto. The union says the bargaining teams…
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Workers at 8 Ontario casinos set Friday strike deadline amid contract negotiations
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More than 1,800 Ontario casino workers prepare to strike amid contract negotiations

The union representing workers at eight Ontario casinos says members have voted to strike if new agreements cannot be brokered by Friday at midnight. Unifor, the largest private sector union in Canada, says the strike mandate covers 1830 workers at eight Great Canadian Gaming Corporation locations, including Casino Woodbine in northwest…
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More than 1,800 Ontario casino workers prepare to strike amid contract negotiations
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Staff at 8 Ontario casinos set to strike if new work agreement not reached by July 22

casinos in Ontario have voted to strike if a new agreement can't be reached by Friday. According to Unifor, workers at eight casinos run by the Great Canadian Gaming Corp. will strike if a deal isn't reached by midnight. Among the issues are wages, benefits, pensions for staff working at table games, slots, security, cashiering, food and beverage,…
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Staff at 8 Ontario casinos set to strike if new work agreement not reached by July 22
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Celebs banned from online gambling adverts over addiction concerns

From Thursday, former footballers and other famous faces are being banned from appearing in adverts for online gambling companies. The measure, the first change in the gambling advertising rules since online gambling was legalised in the Netherlands last year, has been introduced in an effort to combat gambling addiction, particularly among the…
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Ajax signs sponsorship deal with online gambling company Unibet

Amsterdam football club Ajax has signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with online gambling company Unibet, which recently won a licence to offer betting and gambling in the Netherlands. The new deal comes as parliament and addiction experts press the cabinet to tighten up the rules for advertising online gambling websites, amid fears that more…
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Ajax signs sponsorship deal with online gambling company Unibet
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Looking at The Different Gambling Options in Ontario Canada

Ontario in Canada is one of the largest provinces in Canada and has one of the highest Canadian population. Concerned at the indiscriminate betting by its citizens, the provincial government in Ontario has taken it upon itself to control the gambling industry. The Alcohol and Gambling Commission of Ontario (OLG) is the nodal body that not only…
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'Great concern around the existential threat that is iGaming': Durham stakeholders weigh in on introduction of online gambling

Kelly LaRocca is of the opinion that iGaming is a bet the province can't afford. Ontario implemented its new online betting model in April, a move that the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) has panned since it was first announced in January, citing a lack of consultation with the province's Indigenous communities and potential for…
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'Great concern around the existential threat that is iGaming': Durham stakeholders weigh in on introduction of online gambling
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Lotto Max: Where were the winning tickets sold in Ontario

It's no April fools joke-Ontarians won millions in the latest Lotto Max. The $70 million jackpot was won by a player in the Prairies, but Ontario ticket holders were still able to win quite a bit of cash. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission (OLG), a Maximillions prize ticket worth $1 million was sold in the Prince Edward/Hastings…
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Lotto Max: Where were the winning tickets sold in Ontario
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Have you bought a lottery ticket? There's a huge jackpot up for grabs

What would you do if you won the lottery? There's an estimated $60 million jackpot during this Friday's Lotto Max draw. And if you don't win big, there's still six $1 million in prizes to be won through Maxmillions. There was no one to claim the $55 million Lotto Max prize on Tuesday since there was no winning ticket issued. However, someone in…
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LOTTO MAX draw worth $60 million Friday; $1 million ticket sold in Ajax Tuesday

Published March 16, 2022 at 11:42 am If you're looking for a big payday this week, the LOTTO MAX jackpot will hit $60 million for Friday's draw with an estimated six $1 million MAXMILLIONS prizes up for grabs. Despite no jackpot winner in Tuesday's draw, there were some big prizes won, including a million-dollar MAXMILLIONS ticket sold in Ajax and…
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LOTTO MAX draw worth $60 million Friday; $1 million ticket sold in Ajax Tuesday
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Durham casino operator says province’s iGaming system could cost hundreds of local jobs, millions in revenue

Ontario's planned launch of an online gaming market could cost hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in Durham. That's according to Chuck Keeling, Executive Vice-President of Great Canadian Gaming, which operates Casino Ajax, Great Blue Heron Casino and the Pickering Casino Resort. He says land-based casinos could see a loss of up to 30 per cent…
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Durham casino operator says province’s iGaming system could cost hundreds of local jobs, millions in revenue
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The Technology in Live Dealer Casinos

Live dealer casinos are real-time games where players interact with dealers through a video feed. The game is played out on a screen, and the player can see the dealer, cards, chips, etc. These casinos have become very popular because they offer a better gaming experience. They also allow players to play from home or anywhere else without traveling…
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Ajax receives another $1.3 million in slots money

Ajax's coffers are enjoying the new year. The town received $1350148 from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) Corporation for hosting Casino Ajax. The payment covers OLG's third quarter - Oct. 1 to Dec. 31. Since February 2006, Ajax has received more than $96.5 million in non-tax gaming revenue. All OLG gaming sites were opened throughout the…
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Ajax receives another $1.3 million in slots money
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Pickering, Ajax reap the third-quarter casino rewards from OLG

Host communities in Pickering and Ajax are nearly $5 million richer after third-quarter casino payments were made today from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). OLG makes payments to host communities under the Municipality Contribution Agreements, using a prescribed formula applied across all sites in Ontario that is based on a…
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Pickering, Ajax reap the third-quarter casino rewards from OLG
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One Toronto Gaming hosting career fair for Pickering Casino and Ajax Casino

It is the operator's second career fair this year, following an earlier one in August to staff the recently-opened Pickering venue. The new career fair sees more than 300 positions available, including table game dealers, executive hosts, facilities supervisors, more. One Toronto Gaming, a partnership formed by Great Canadian Gaming…
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One Toronto Gaming hosting career fair for Pickering Casino and Ajax Casino
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Great Canadian Gaming Corp. Welcomes New CEO

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is ready to take on a new chapter of its existence and development as the company has now been acquired by Apollo Funds. In light of those events, the gaming conglomerate interim CEO Terrance Doyle will step down from the position, and he will be succeeded by Antony Rodio effective immediately. The gaming company…
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Great Canadian Gaming to reopen 11 casinos Friday as Ontario moves to Stage 3

TORONTO - Great Canadian Gaming Corp. says 11 of its Ontario casinos will reopen Friday following the provincial government's decision to move to Stage 3 of its reopening plan. The facilities to reopen are Casino Woodbine. Great Blue Heron Casino, Casino Ajax, Elements Casino Mohawk, Elements Casino Flamboro, Elements Casino Brantford, Elements…
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Great Canadian Gaming to reopen 11 casinos Friday as Ontario moves to Stage 3
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Just-opened Pickering casino is going to change gambling in Ontario

Even in its current unfinished state, it's clear the massive east end casino is going to cash in with the GTA crowd By Glenn Sumi It doesn't look like much now - there's not even a sign or much frontage - but the brand new Pickering Casino Resort is going to change gambling in the province. And it will draw customers away from competing…
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Durham Live casino in Pickering now open

The first phase of the Durham Live Casino & Entertainment project in Pickering opened to the public Monday. The casino boasts 2400 slot machines, nearly 100 table games and approximately 140'live dealer' stadium gaming terminals, as well as 10 restaurant and dining options. The gaming floor and food and beverage amenities (with reduced occupancy…
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Long-awaited Pickering casino opens its doors

Pickering's long-awaited casino has opened its doors. The casino portion of Pickering Casino Resort opened July 26, with the remainder of the resort expected to open in 2022. When COVID-19 restrictions lift, the new casino will offer about 2400 slot machines, just under 100 live table games and about 140 "live dealer" stadium gaming terminals, In…
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Long-awaited Pickering casino opens its doors
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Pickering gaming hall breached casino limit deal with province: Scugog Island First Nation

The Ontario government has breached an agreement that limited the number of gaming halls in Durham, leading to Monday's opening of a "mega-casino" in Pickering, says the Scugog Island First Nation. With the Pickering Casino Resort opening its doors to gambling enthusiasts on July 26, the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation continued to voice…
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Pickering gaming hall breached casino limit deal with province: Scugog Island First Nation
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Tribal Nation Opposes New Pickering Casino Resort

Pickering Casino Resort is one of the hot topics over the past couple of years, but especially so within the last days, as its first phase was recently greenlighted. The casino resort welcomed its first gaming patrons over the weekend, but it also managed to stir the pot with its launch. The Mississaugas of Scugog Island has once again expressed…
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Tribal Nation Opposes New Pickering Casino Resort
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Pickering Casino Resort Greenlights First Phase

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is ready to hit the restart button on in-person gambling in yet another Ontario region influenced by its operation. Pickering Casino Resort is set to launch operation this Monday, July 26, following years of anticipation of its launch. Individuals interested in its products and entertainment potential are more than…
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Pickering Casino Resort Greenlights First Phase
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Niagara Falls' casinos still mum on reopening plans

Despite the July 12 news that 11 Ontario casinos would be reopening under the Step Three restrictions, meaning 50 per cent capacity, both Niagara Falls gaming spots, Fallsview Casino and Casino Niagara have maintained radio silence on potential opening dates. All 11 casinos reopening are owned by Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, based in Toronto,…
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Durham casinos 'will be able to open up supersafe'

Durham's two existing casinos will resume offering round-the-clock gaming opportunities on July 16, just days ahead of the grand opening of a third casino in Pickering. The Great Blue Heron Casino on Scugog Island and Casino Ajax are both slated to reopen at 10 a.m. on July 16 as Ontario progresses to Step 3 of its post-pandemic plan. Both gaming…
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Game On: Durham casinos to reopen Friday

Durham's two casinos will swing open their doors to gambling enthusiasts on Friday as the province continues to ease its pandemic restrictions. The Great Blue Heron Casino on Scugog Island and Casino Ajax will reopen for the first time since November 2020 on July 16 as Ontario progresses to Step 3 of its post-pandemic plan. Under the province's…
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Game On: Durham casinos to reopen Friday
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Great Canadian Gaming Corp. Restarts Ontario Properties

Following other provinces, Ontario will now also reopen its casino properties as the province moves into Stage 3 of its reopening plan. Great Canadian Gaming Corporation was quick to react to the news and revealed that it will be restarting 11 of its casinos in Ontario, as the province recovers from the unprecedented situation. Great Canadian…
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Great Canadian Gaming Corp. Restarts Ontario Properties
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Great Canadian Gaming to reopen 11 casinos Friday as Ontario moves to Step 3

TORONTO - Great Canadian Gaming Corp. says 11 of its Ontario casinos will reopen Friday following the provincial government's decision to move to Step 3 of its reopening plan. The facilities to reopen are Casino Woodbine, Great Blue Heron Casino, Casino Ajax, Elements Casino Mohawk, Elements Casino Flamboro, Elements Casino Brantford, Elements…
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Great Canadian Gaming to reopen 11 casinos Friday as Ontario moves to Step 3
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Elements Casino to open on Friday

Brantford's Elements Casino will reopen on Friday. The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation said the venue is among 11 casinos that will resume operations after the province's announcement on June 16 that Ontario is moving to Step 3 of its plan to reopen during the pandemic. The decision was based on continually improving public health and health care…
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Here's what to expect when Ontario casinos reopen later this month

Although most businesses were given the go-ahead to reopen this summer after nearly five months in lockdown, Ontario casinos have remained closed since March 16. However, on Sept. 4, the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation issued a statement noting that they would reopen all 25 casino properties across the country on Sept. 28, keeping in line with…
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Casino New Brunswick Officially Relaunches Gaming

The last 12 months have not been kind on the gaming industry, with the closing down of all brick-and-mortar casino venues in the country due to unforeseen circumstances. New Brunswick has suffered as well with the closing of its casino which is under the Great Canadian Gaming's jurisdiction. Meaning that players were unable to place bets in their…
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Casino New Brunswick Officially Relaunches Gaming
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Great Canadian Gaming Casinos Relaunch in Ontario

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is ready to greenlight operation at 11 of its casino locations and gambling halls in Ontario. They will open September 28 and welcome up to 50 patrons at all times, promoting physical distancing across their premises. All safety protocols and health recommendations have been kept in mind and implemented for the…
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