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What's at Stake: Elevating Your Canadian Vacation with Casino Excitement

Canada, with its diverse landscapes and vibrant cities, offers more than just breathtaking natural beauty. For travelers seeking an extra layer of excitement, exploring the thriving casino scene adds a unique dimension to their Canadian vacation. In this guide, we'll delve into the world of casino entertainment, uncovering the charm of online…

Travel ・ 01 February 2024

World Casino News

Great Canadian Ent. To Rebrand Hard Rock Casino Vancouver

Great Canadian Entertainment, Canada's flagship hospitality and gaming firm, is excited to reveal the official rebranding of Hard Rock Casino Vancouver to Great Canadian Casino Vancouver, coming into effect from December of this year. Additionally, this event comes after the triumphant redevelopment of the previous Casino Woodbine into the Great…

Industry ・ 23 October 2023

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Great Canadian Entertainment Announces the Transformation of Hard Rock Casino Vancouver into Great Canadian Casino Vancouver

Property to Feature Gordon Ramsay Burger and Heightened Entertainment in Association with Live Nation Canada VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Great Canadian Entertainment, Canada's leader in gaming and hospitality, is thrilled to announce the exciting rebranding of Hard Rock CasinoVancouver to Great Canadian CasinoVancouver, effective December…

Industry ・ 18 October 2023

Gambling News

AGCO Hits Woodbine Casino with $60K Penalty over Alleged Cheating Scheme

Image Source: Shutterstock.com In Ontario, just like in other regulated gambling jurisdictions, there are strict rules that require casino operators to combat criminal activities, including cheating during live games. The province's regulator, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), constantly monitors the market and implements…

Incidents ・ 14 September 2023

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Casino Woodbine to pay CA$80,000 over dealer cheat scheme

Allegations recently arose that an electronic craps dealer at the Toronto-based casino was colluding with a group of patrons. In April, the Ontario Provincial Police Investigation and Enforcement Bureau charged five individuals in relation to the Casino Woodbine case. The AGCO's Regulatory Compliance Branch subsequently conducted a compliance…

Incidents ・ 14 September 2023

Toronto Sun

AGCO issues $80K penalty against Woodbine gambling facility

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued an $80000 penalty against Casino Woodbine - now called Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto - arising from allegations of a "cheat-at-play and dealer collusion scheme" at the Rexdale betting facility. In a news release issued Wednesday by the AGCO, it said in April the Ontario Provincial Police,…

Incidents ・ 14 September 2023

Drift Travel

Should I visit a local casino in Canada or play online?

In the evolving world of gambling, Canadian players are faced with a decision: should I visit a land-based casino or explore the realm of online casinos? Some players prefer playing from their mobile devices wherever they are. While others enjoy being surrounded by people and feeling a sense of thrill. These two options offer different experiences…

Land-based ・ 20 May 2023

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$3.2 million Progressive Jackpot won at Casino Woodbine

Winnings ・ 24 April 2023

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Great Canadian’s Casino Woodbine Brings Man a Whopping $3.2M Jackpot

A Toronto-based solutions contractor is now $3.2 million richer after winning a massive progressive jackpot at Casino Woodbine. Loyola shared that Casino Woodbine was a favorite entertainment spot for him and his girlfriend, with her going upstairs to play the slots while he played the tables downstairs. Loyola says he felt his girlfriend's spirit…

Winnings ・ 24 April 2023

Toronto Sun

Toronto man wins $3.2M playing late girlfriend's favourite slot

Marcelo Loyola has recently experienced grief and joy. Don't have an account? Create Account Two weeks after his girlfriend passed away suddenly on April 5, he went to Casino Woodbine where he won a $3.2 million progressive jackpot. The casino was a favorite spot for Loyola and his girlfriend. "She always went upstairs to play the slots, and I…

Winnings ・ 24 April 2023

Toronto Sun

Canada's largest casino resort coming to Toronto this summer

What is being billed as Canada's largest destination casino resort will open in Toronto this summer. Don't have an account? Create Account The $1-billion Great Canadian Casino Resort is opening its doors adjacent to the Woodbine Racetrack in the Hwy. 401-Hwy. 427 area. With a 33-acre footprint, the site will feature a modern Vegas-style casino, a…

Travel ・ 09 March 2023

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Ontarian Unable to Cash Out Jackpot Due to Lack of Photo ID

An Ontarian who won a hefty jackpot on a slot game in November 2022 is still unable to claim his winnings, confirm reports. Anthony Michael, from Welland, Ontario, won a sizeable payout in Casino Woodbine last month, however, he is still unable to claim his winnings, due to the lack of a photo ID. This has led to some frustration for the local…

Winnings ・ 28 December 2022

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Ontario man denied jackpot due to lack of photo ID

An Ontario man hit the jackpot playing a slot machine last month in Etobicoke, but he still hasn't been able to collect his winnings because he doesn't have photo ID. "I said to the casino I just want to get my money and never to go back there again," said Anthony Michael, of Welland, Ont. Ontario's gaming industry is concerned criminals are using…

Winnings ・ 20 December 2022

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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…

Sports ・ 21 October 2022

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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…

Travel ・ 05 September 2022

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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…

Travel ・ 18 August 2022

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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…

Travel ・ 09 August 2022

Casino Reports

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…

Religion ・ 26 July 2022

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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…

Covid ・ 25 July 2022

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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…

Travel ・ 23 July 2022

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Strike looms as Ontario casino workers’ contract talks head ‘down to the wire’: Unifor

The union representing more than 2000 casino workers in Ontario say contract negotiations are coming "down to the wire" as a deadline to strike looms Friday night. In a release on Friday afternoon, Unifor says most secondary issues were resolved during "productive" contract negotiations with the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation on Thursday,…

Travel ・ 23 July 2022

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Great Canadian Gaming puts into motion contingency plans to soften potential strikes at eight Ontario casinos

Great Canadian Gaming has put contingency plans in place in the event of a strike at its casinos in Ontario. The decision comes after Unifor, a union representing workers at gaming venues in the province, voted to strike if new agreements are not reached by Friday midnight. In a statement released on Thursday, Great Canadian Gaming said…

Travel ・ 22 July 2022

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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…

Travel ・ 21 July 2022

Casino Reports

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,…

Jobs ・ 21 July 2022

Gambling

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…

Travel ・ 19 July 2022

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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…

Covid ・ 19 July 2022

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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…

Travel ・ 19 July 2022

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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…

Travel ・ 19 July 2022

Global News

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,…

Travel ・ 18 July 2022

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Casino workers across Ontario poised to strike

Travel ・ 18 July 2022

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Best Online Casinos in Ontario: The Complete Guide and FAQ

For a long time, online gambling has been a gray zone in all of Canada, with local online casinos not allowed to operate in the majority of the country, even though players were free to play at international casino sites that would accept their registrations. For the first time in history, players in Ontario will have a chance to play at fully…

Gambling Sites ・ 31 March 2022

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5 Casinos You Should Visit in Ontario

The whir of spinning reels, the jingling of coins, the rolling of the dice, the mystique of it all. Stepping into a casino almost feels like entering another dimension. A part of your conscience wants you to turn back, but as a fully grown individual, you make your own decisions now. So you enter. As the hours pass by, you're still there, intrigued…

Baccarat ・ 06 February 2022

Casino Reports

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…

Industry ・ 24 September 2021

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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…

Travel ・ 04 August 2021

Casino Reports

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…

Travel ・ 26 July 2021

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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,…

Covid ・ 14 July 2021

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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…

Travel ・ 13 July 2021

Global News

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…

Covid ・ 13 July 2021

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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…

Covid ・ 13 July 2021

Streets Of Toronto

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 07 May 2021

Casino Reports

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…

Lottery ・ 07 May 2021