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Turn off the Hard Rock: Coquitlam casino rebrands with Great Canadian company name

Coquitlam's casino is Hard Rock no more, but live music will play on. Great Canadian Entertainment's property will become Great Canadian Casino Vancouver in December, around the time a new Gordon Ramsay Burger restaurant opens at 2080 United Blvd. Ten years ago there, in 2013, Boulevard Casino was rebranded as Hard Rock Casino Vancouver. The Great…

Land-based ・ 08 November 2023

Casino Reports

OLG Sanctions Q1 Casino Payment to Milton

The time has come for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation to once again share profits from its gambling operations with communities which host its casinos in the province. Recently, the Town of Milton revealed that it has been handed a payment worth CA$2.5 million for hosting Elements Casino Mohawk during Q1 of fiscal 2023-2024. Every…

Payment Methods ・ 20 July 2023

Casino Reports

Elements Casino Chilliwack Helps Out Numerous Charities

Last week, Elements Casino Chilliwack made its largest contribution to charities since its opening. The gaming amenity handed a CA$802832 cheque to the Knight Road Legacy Association on April 11, 2023. The money will be now split between 47 charities and non-profit organizations, most of them based in the Chilliwack region in B.C. Located at 8180…

Finance ・ 18 April 2023

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Surrey, B.C., woman wins $1.1M jackpot on slot machine

When Shelley Araki decided to play her last few spins on a slot machine one Saturday night, she didn't expect to leave the casino a millionaire. But that's exactly what happened, in what she calls "a dream come true." Araki was getting ready to end her night at Elements Casino in Surrey on Aug. 20, when the winning spin happened on a Powerbucks…

Winnings ・ 07 January 2023

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Mom's Reaction After Realizing She Won $38K on Slot Machine Warms Hearts

A heartwarming video of a mom winning big on a slot machine has gone viral on TikTok for all the right reasons. In the video, posted by Mel Ryan, @melanieryan13, her mother can be seen sitting at a slot machine in Elements Casino Mohawk, Ontario, Canada, surrounded by her family. She is ecstatic to have just won CA$10000, only to then realize the…

Winnings ・ 30 November 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

Casino Reports

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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This BC Woman Had A Dream She Won The Lottery & Then Scored $1.1M On A Slot Machine

This jackpot winner from B.C. actually had a dream that she was going to win big one day and just last month, she actually did. Shelley Araki from Surrey, B.C. scored a whopping $1.1 million jackpot from a slot machine at Elements Casino on August 20. Originally, Araki thought she had only won a small amount of $100 at first and was then shocked…

Lottery ・ 03 September 2022

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‘A dream come true:’ Surrey woman wins $1.1 million playing slots at Cloverdale casino

Shelley Araki was on her way out of Elements Casino for the night when she decided to try her luck one last time. She sat down at a Powerbucks progressive slot machine, pushed a button and the screen above her started flashing. At first, she thought she had won $100 - and she was excited about that. But the numbers on the screen kept…

Winnings ・ 01 September 2022

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Surrey has a new millionaire after massive slot machine win

Someone in Surrey just won a $1157664.03 jackpot! A local won after playing the Powerbucks progressive slot machine at Elements Casino Surrey British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) says. You might also like: BCLC will introduce the province's newest millionaire Thursday at the casino where the person's life changed thanks to the game. You can…

Winnings ・ 01 September 2022

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Best Gambling & Online Casino Options in British Columbia Canada

British Columbia is one of the top developed Canadian provinces when it comes to gambling, with advancements in technology. There are a lot of online casinos already, so choosing the best one to play on can be pretty challenging. However, according to the website OnlineCasinos, most gamblers are now going for these British Columbia online…

Gaming Authorities ・ 28 August 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

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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,…

Jobs ・ 21 July 2022

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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…

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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Canada: Unifor Casino Members Ready for Strike

Nearly 2000 workers from eight Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC) casinos represented by a union may go on strike if they don't see agreements negotiated by this Friday. Members of the Unifor union in Canada that are a part of the gambling and hospitality industry may go on strike unless they don't see new agreements negotiated by midnight on…

Jobs ・ 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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Travel ・ 18 July 2022

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Elements Casino Chilliwack Renews Payments to Charities

It has been a while, but Elements Casino Chilliwack is now able to contribute again to the local charity organizations. For the first time in several years, the gaming amenity made its annual payment to a group of local charities that form the Knight Road Legacy Association. The cheque was presented to KRLA officials and it was worth…

Bingo ・ 12 July 2022

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Annual payments resume for Knight Road Legacy Association from Elements Casino Chilliwack

Elements Casino Chilliwack made its first annual payment to the group of Chilliwack charities that make up the Knight Road Legacy Association since the pandemic began. Casino officials posed for the presentation of an oversized cheque in the amount of $192560 with KRLA officials on June 28 in Chilliwack. "We're delighted about the resumption of our…

Bingo ・ 11 July 2022

The Wellington Advertiser

Centre Wellington receives $450,000 in latest OLG payment for hosting casino

ELEMENTS CASINO GRAND RIVER, ELORA (Advertiser file photo) ELORA - Centre Wellington is receiving over $450000 in its latest payment from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) for hosting Elements Casino Grand River in Elora. On April 21 the OLG announced the township's fourth quarter (Jan. 1 to March 31) payment of $456891 brings its…

Covid ・ 21 April 2022

Toronto Star

New online gaming could lead to 30 per cent drop in revenue at Elora casino, says operator

ELORA - Mayor Kelly Linton volunteered to do a delegation at the 2022 Good Roads Association Conference (OGRA) in April to lobby against the provincial government's taxation policy for new provincial internet gaming (iGaming) sites that are set to launch soon. At Thursday's economic development virtual committee meeting, Jessica Dunbar, general…

Finance ・ 07 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

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Casino report says job losses, drop in payments to Centre Wellington on horizon

An internal report for the owner of Elements Casino Grand River predicts a financial impact from a shift to internet gambling ELORA - While the province works towards launching its regulated internet gaming market, an internal report prepared for Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (GCGC) is projecting revenue and job losses from the change. GCGC owns 25…

Covid ・ 25 January 2022

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Ontario Casinos Can Return to 100% Operational Capacity

Casinos, bingo halls, and other types of gaming establishments in Ontario no longer have to deal with provincial capacity restrictions. Starting Monday, businesses that require customers to show proof of COVID-19 immunization such as casinos, gyms, and restaurants were able to fully open for business. Elements Casino Ontario tweeted about its…

Covid ・ 26 October 2021

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

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Great Canadian Gaming Announces the Reopening of the Company's British Columbia Properties

TORONTO, June 29, 2021 /CNW/ - Further to the announcement today from the British Columbia provincial government that certain businesses can reopen, such as casinos, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (TSX: GC) ("Great Canadian" or "the Company") will be reopening the following properties on Thursday, July 1, 2021: River Rock Casino Resort Hard Rock…

Covid ・ 29 July 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

The Wellington Advertiser

Slot machines singing once again over thunder of hooves at Elora casino, raceway

Slots and horses are warming up at Elements Casino Grand River and Grand River Raceway after Wellington County entered into step three of the province's reopening plan on July 16.Photo by Jordan Snobelen ELORA - A "mad dash" is how Chuck Keeling described the days leading in to step three of the province's reopening plan on July 16. Keeling is vice…

Covid ・ 22 July 2021

Surrey Now-Leader

Elements Casino opened July 1

The casino reopened July 1 after being closed for nearly a year and a half. "The reopening went as smooth as we could have expected after being closed for so long," said Chuck Keeling, spokesman for Great Canadian Gaming Corp (GCGC), parent co. of Elements. "Being closed for close to 16 months generates its own set of inherent challenges on day…

Jobs ・ 21 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

Casino Reports

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

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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…

Covid ・ 13 July 2021

The Brantford Expositor

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

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Elements Casino Brantford Ready to Relaunch

Similarly, to other Canadian jurisdictions, Ontario could also see the return of in-person gaming. Elements Casino Brantford is already making preparations to reopen, as the gaming properties are on course to reopen as early as July 26. The casino overseen by the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, reported that core workers have already returned to…

Travel ・ 07 July 2021

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Elements Casino prepares for reopening

Some employees at Elements Casino have returned to work in anticipation of the province allowing the facility to reopen later this month. Chuck Keeling, executive vice president of stakeholders relations and responsible gambling for the Great Canadian Gaming Company, said on Monday that "core employees" have returned to work at the Brantford casino…

Covid ・ 05 July 2021

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Elements Casino Surrey Now Operational

Casino properties in British Columbia have officially restarted operations after 16 months pause. One of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation's Elements Casino Surrey has also reopened its doors for patrons on July 1. The property will be operating under a restricted player capacity and strict health and safety protocols in order to protect staff…

Travel ・ 05 July 2021

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Great Canadian Gaming Corporation Restarts B.C. Casinos

British Columbia is on its way back to normality and the province is about to restart many business enterprises including casino properties. In light of the lockdown rules being lifted the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation has most recently informed that it will be restarting its premium casino properties in the province. Gambling fans and casino…

Travel ・ 30 June 2021

Times Colonist

View Royal casino ready to reopen July 1 if province gives green light

Gamblers could return to the slot machines and card tables in View Royal within a week as operators of Elements Casino hustle to rehire staff, prepare safety procedures and ramp up food and beverage ­services. The six municipalities that take a 10% share of casino revenues are also cautiously optimistic for a green light from provincial health…

Baccarat ・ 25 June 2021

Oak Bay News

Elements Casino reopening in the cards for July 1 in View Royal

Let the good times, games and revenues roll. View Royal Mayor David Screech said the announcement from the B. C. Lottery Corporation that casinos will reopen on July 1 is good news on a number of levels. Elements Casino, the largest BCLC facility on Vancouver Island, shared revenue of between $4.5 and $5 million with six local municipalities…

Baccarat ・ 23 June 2021

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Saanich council kiboshes casino with decisive vote

Saanich will not be exploring possibilities for a future casino development, following a decisive council vote Monday evening. A motion had been brought by Councillors Susan Brice and Colin Plant calling for council to support the development of a hotel, entertainment and casino complex. Brice said in the council meeting on Monday that the motion…

Lottery ・ 07 May 2021

Casino Reports

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…

Lottery ・ 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