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Gaming revenue for Peterborough surpasses $10M since casino opening: OLG

Gaming revenue payments to the City of Peterborough have surpassed $10 million since the opening of Shorelines Casino Peterborough nearly five years ago. On Wednesday, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. announced a first-quarter payment (April 1 to June 30) of $789929 to the city for hosting the casino. Comparatively, in 2022 the first-quarter…

Finance ・ 20 July 2023

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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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Industry ・ 21 December 2022

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Top 5 Largest Casino Operators in Canada

While most people associate casinos with Las Vegas or Atlantic City, several sites are located in Canada. They are run by various operators, each of whom is responsible for the casino's day-to-day operations. Operators in Canada must obtain a Canadian government license to operate the best gambling websites with the best no deposit casino…

Land-based ・ 01 December 2022

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Which Casinos Are Open in Ontario Today?

The Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and its gaming providers were happy to welcome their customers and employees back to Ontario Online Casinos 2022 on January 31, 2022, by the new legal requirements. Thanks to OLG President and CEO Duncan Hannay, adult Ontarians can once again go to Ontario's famous gaming organization and enjoy a…

UFC / MMA ・ 21 September 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

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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…

Religion ・ 26 July 2022

The Peterborough Examiner

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…

Religion ・ 25 July 2022

Gambling

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

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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,…

Travel ・ 18 July 2022

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Casino workers across Ontario poised to strike

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

Gambling News

Ontario Lottery Gaming and Paysafe Extend Partnership

Paysafe and the Ontario Lottery Gaming Corporation have agreed to extend their partnership and thanks to the new agreement, Paysafe will supply OLG with an affiliate program powered by Income Access. The two parties have been working side by side since 2015. Geoff Smorong, the vice-president of operations at Income Access, commented on the…

Lottery ・ 24 May 2022

Toronto Star

'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…

Industry ・ 17 May 2022

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iGaming in Canada: Ontario's internet gambling market debut

The casino gaming market has high hopes as Ontario - Canada's largest and most populous province - recently became the first jurisdiction to approve online betting. In fact, as of April 4, it is now possible in Ontario to enjoy onlinegames, sports betting and other App game activities. These are registered and legal sites licensed to operate in the…

Industry ・ 19 April 2022

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'Job loss is inevitable,' Mississaugas of Scugog Island condemn Ontario's iGaming rollout

Mississaugas of Scugog Island Chief Kelly LaRocca addresses a crowd in front of the Great Blue Heron Casino in November 2021 - via Great Blue Heron Casino Operators of the Great Blue Heron Casino (GBH), the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN), have condemned the Ontario government's plan to bring, "gaming into the living rooms of…

Gaming Authorities ・ 04 April 2022

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Operators prepare for Ontario's online gambling market to open on Monday

TORONTO - Operators have high hopes for the launch of iGaming Ontario, as Canada's largest province becomes the first jurisdiction to take bets in a legal private online gambling market. TORONTO - Operators have high hopes for the launch of iGaming Ontario, as Canada's largest province becomes the first jurisdiction to take bets in a legal private…

Industry ・ 03 April 2022

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Ontario's online gambling market to open Monday

Operators have high hopes for the launch of iGaming Ontario, as Canada's largest province becomes the first jurisdiction to take bets in a legal private online gambling market. Starting Monday, people in Ontario can wager on casino games, sporting events and other gambling activities through online websites and smartphone apps from operators…

Industry ・ 03 April 2022

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IGT Powerbucks Slot: $1.7M Won at Casino Nanaimo in BC last March

IGT announced last March its Powerbucks slots had paid out the third-largest jackpot in the product's history at Casino Nanaimo in British Columbia, Canada. On February 24, a slots player won CA$2129070 ($1676834) at Casino Nanaimo, a British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC)-a licensed casino operated by Great Canadian Gaming Corporation. The…

Sports ・ 01 April 2022

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Ontario Online Gambling Pt. 1: The Canadian Status Quo

There's considerable excitement around Ontario's plan to privatize online gambling, but also a lot of confusion. The launch of the first sites operating under the new system will take place on April 4. However, many Canadians aren't clear on the status of online gambling under Canadian law to begin with. Some may not know what options they have…

Gaming Authorities ・ 31 March 2022

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Ontario's upcoming iGaming market could create 1,300 new jobs, new report finds

According to a recently released report by PlayCanada, which tracks the Canadian gaming market, nearly 1300 jobs will be added in Ontario as a result of the impending launch of private online gambling operators, offering evidence that online gaming does not cannibalize jobs from land-based casinos. PlayCanada compiled data and other information…

Jobs ・ 30 March 2022

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Casino operators and First Nations concerned over iGaming launch

There are only two weeks left until Ontarians will be able to gamble online in a legal market outside of Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). Online casinos are set to go live come April, giving people the ability to gamble from the comfort of their own home. But wagering a bet on this game is something not everyone is aces wild for. Some…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 March 2022

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IGT Powerbucks Wheel of Fortune Slots Awards Momentous Multi-million Dollar Jackpot in February

International Game Technology PLC (IGT) announced this week that its Powerbucks slots awarded the third-largest jackpot in the history of the product at Casino Nanaimo in British Columbia, Canada. On February 24, a lucky slots player won CA$2129070 while playing Powerbucks Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Exotic Far East at Casino Nanaimo, a British…

Winnings ・ 18 March 2022

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MPP Urges for Delay in Ontario’s Gaming Regime

Member of Provincial Parliament for Windsor West Lisa Gretzky has recently urged the Government of Ontario to put the launch of the new iGaming market on hold. Ms. Gretzky is concerned that the introduction of the new regime could have a disastrous impact on the brick-and-mortar casino industry, as many properties are yet to recall all of their…

Sports ・ 16 March 2022

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Gaming Realms Acquires Ontario Supplier License, Gets Ready for the Launch

Gaming Realms has gained a supplier's license in Ontario via its subsidiary Alchemybet Limited just ahead of the launch of the iGaming market in the province, which is scheduled for April 4, 2022. Thanks to the license, it will be able to supply games, which is a huge development and opportunity for Gaming Realms. The reason why this is such a huge…

Gaming Authorities ・ 09 March 2022

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B.C. casinos used foreign high rollers as money-laundering ‘pawns,’ inquiry hears

In 2012, an RCMP investigation reported that Richmond's River Rock Casino and New Westminster's Starlight Casino "are a very significant source of money-laundering activity, using wealthy People's Republic of China gamblers as willing pawns in their activity." The confidential RCMP document that makes this explosive allegation - which has not…

Lottery ・ 21 February 2022

Durham Radio News

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…

Jobs ・ 11 February 2022

Windsor Star

Opening up of e-gaming sector projected to cut into jobs, revenues at Caesars Windsor

Employees at Caesars Windsor and land-based casinos across Ontario, who have suffered greatly due to layoffs during the ongoing pandemic, are about to face yet another ominous challenge as the Ontario government is poised open up the e-gaming sector. While online gambling has existed under Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) in recent years and…

Jobs ・ 10 February 2022

Quinte News

Online gaming raising concerns

Belleville Mayor Mitch Panciuk says with the talk of iGaming heating up, the concern he has is that the new system needs to be fair to those communities with casinos. "There's a concern that this proposal is unfair to the folks who have to run these facilities and also we don't get the revenue stream from them." He says the United States has…

Industry ・ 28 January 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 to End Full Lockdown, Reopen Casinos on January 31

Ontario will soon end another nightmarish lockdown that saw casinos shutter their operations again and continue to suffer from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Just like before, the measures will be lifted gradually. The provincial government did not decide to close down businesses lightly earlier this month, but the good news is that the 28 OLG…

Covid ・ 25 January 2022

Casino Reports

iGaming Market Could Hurt Ontario Land-Based Casinos

A report conducted for Great Canadian Gaming Corporation predicts that the launch of Ontario's new open iGaming market could have a negative effect on land-based casinos. According to the study, the electronic gaming changes could lead to a 25% job loss at Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie, as well as cost it CA$1.9 million over five years to the…

Land-based ・ 24 January 2022

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Report estimates a 25-per-cent future job loss at Gateway Casino due to proposed electronic gaming changes

In July, the Ford government announced iGaming Ontario, an agency that will oversee electronic gaming in the province A new report estimates that open-license electronic gaming could cost the city of Sault Ste. Marie $1.9 million over five years and result in job losses at the local casino. The report, titled Ontario Gaming Market Assessment Draft…

Lottery ・ 21 January 2022

Gambling Insider

Ontario round-up: Restrictions lifting, calls for online casino control

As Ontario reveals its plan to lift Covid restrictions, the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, which operates 12 casinos in the province, is lobbying for casinos to be allowed to take control of legal online betting. The Ontario Government has announced its plan for casinos reopenings and revised capacity limits for sports venues. According to a…

Covid ・ 21 January 2022

Gambling News

Ontario May Lose $2.8BN by Legalizing Online Gambling, Says Report

Ontario's online gambling market holds significant potential. Opening the market would bring benefits for operators and consumers, but it will also fuel the province with fresh tax revenue. While all of this sounds good, a new report commissioned by the biggest casino operator in Ontario, Great Canadian Gaming, warns that the government may lose…

Law ・ 18 January 2022

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Ford government could lose $2.8 billion in online betting, report warns

As Premier Doug Ford's government prepares to open up Ontario's online gambling market, there is a warning that its plans could see the province and municipalities lose hundreds of millions of dollars in annual revenue. That warning is in a new report from a gaming industry consulting firm, obtained by TBEN News. The report was prepared for Great…

Covid ・ 17 January 2022

Casino Reports

Shorelines Casino and Staff Now Closer to an Agreement

There has been some development in the Shorelines Casino Belleville's recent dispute of unfair wages. It seems that the management of the gaming properties and the staff members have reached a tentative agreement. Now, on Wednesday, Unifor and the casino will vote on the ratification of the recently struck tentative agreement between the two…

Land-based ・ 01 December 2021

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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…

Covid ・ 14 November 2021

Recorder & Times

Shorelines Casino Belleville workers strike after rejecting offer

Ninety-three Shoreline Casino Belleville workers represented by Unifor Local 1090 went on strike Friday after turning down their very first collective agreement offer by casino owners Great Canadian Gaming earlier this week. Bargaining committees for both sides continued labour talks during the day after workers formed a picket line across the…

Covid ・ 23 October 2021

Quinte News

Belleville casino workers on strike

Picket lines are up at Shorelines Casino Belleville where almost 100 unionized employees walked off the job early Friday. Picket lines went up Friday morning after Shorelines and members of Unifor Local 1090 were unable to reach a deal. Unifor Local 1090 represents 93 casino workers in table games, slots, food and beverage, kitchen and culinary,…

Jobs ・ 22 October 2021

Toronto Star

The inside story of how the OLG lost control of Ontario’s online gambling market

Hundreds of dollars in sign-up bonuses. Candy-coloured slots and fast-paced games of blackjack and poker. And then... those intense dopamine hits that come with a big win. All from the smartphone in your hand. It's no surprise that over the past two decades, online gambling has grown into a massive global market. With billions in revenue going to…

Industry ・ 07 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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Blackstone Reportedly Looking to Offload Strip Casino for $5bn

New York-based private equity firm Blackstone is reportedly looking to snatch $5 billion for The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, according to the latest round of rumors regarding the glitzy Strip property's possible sale. In an article published Friday, Bloomberg has named Apollo Global Management and MGM Resorts International as potential…

Travel ・ 06 September 2021

Montreal Times

How the worldwide pandemic changed the gambling industry in Canada

The outbreak of the Coronavirus in 2020 brought the world to a halt. It then went on to change our lives in ways that we had ever imagined. Both the people and businesses in Canada were greatly affected and there were clear winners and losers. The gambling industry, an industry that knows all about winning and losses, was one of the most affected…

Covid ・ 28 August 2021

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Great Canadian Gaming Announces New Casino Opening at Pickering Casino Resort

Great Canadian Gaming (GCC) recently announced the imminent launch of their latest property, the Pickering Casino Resort. One noteworthy aspect about the casino is that it is the first casino resort to open its doors in the Ontario area in 16 years. GCC is based out of Ontario. It currently operates 25 (including its latest casino) hospitality,…

Travel ・ 18 August 2021

Gambling Insider

Great Canadian Gaming opens casino at Pickering Casino Resort

Great Canadian Gaming has announced the opening of the casino at its newest property, the Pickering Casino Resort. The new resort will be able to accept customers as the operator aims to recover from the pandemic. Terrance Doyle, Great Canadian Gaming's Interim CEO, said: "The opening of the casino at Pickering Casino Resort is yet another step…

Travel ・ 09 August 2021

City News Vancouver

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

Now Toronto

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…

Travel ・ 31 July 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

Toronto Star

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…

Covid ・ 28 July 2021

Toronto Star

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…

Travel ・ 28 July 2021

Casino Reports

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…

Travel ・ 27 July 2021

World Casino News

New casino property opens in Ontario

Having worked on the Pickering Casino Resort for a few years now, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is proud to announce the casino portion of the property is opening today. At 10:00 a.m. EST, the casino floor will welcome guests, with reduced occupancy levels in place. Opening Day As COVID-19 restrictions are loosened in Canada, the new casino is…

Covid ・ 26 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

Markets Insider

Great Canadian Gaming Announces the Opening of the Casino Portion of Pickering Casino Resort

TORONTO, July 23, 2021 /CNW/ - Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (TSX: GC) ("Great Canadian" or "the Company") is pleased to announce the opening of the casino at the Company's newest property, Pickering Casino Resort ("PCR"), on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Once COVID-19 health and safety restrictions are removed, the property will…

Travel ・ 23 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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Jackpot Provides Update on Spinout of iGaming Company

Jackpot Digital Inc. (the "Company" or "Jackpot") (TSXV:JJ)( TSXV:JJ.WT.A)( TSXV:JJ.WT.B)( TSXV:JJ.WT.C)(OTCQB:JPOTF)(Frankfurt:LVH3)(Berlin:LVH3). Further to the Company's News Release dated June 16, 2021, shareholders and investors are reminded that that the record date to be eligible to receive Spinco shares as a dividend is Wednesday, July 21,…

Winnings ・ 16 July 2021

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Five Gambling Stocks Investors are Increasing their Bets On

Investors are betting big on gambling stocks again. After taking a hit with the pandemic, the casino industry is set to come back strong. In fact, according to analysts at Research and Markets, the global gambling market is expected to grow at a CAGR of about 10.8% to $516.04 billion this year, as reported by Insider Money. In addition, according…

Finance ・ 16 July 2021

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Here are the casinos about to open in Ontario and the restrictions that will be in place

Here are the casinos about to open in Ontario and the restrictions that will be in place Filipe Dimas Posted13 hours ago Casinos will open in Ontario with the start of Step 3 on July 16. So far, a number of casinos have revealed their reopening plans including Great Canadian Gaming Corp. which has announced they'll be reopening 11 of their Ontario…

Covid ・ 16 July 2021

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Both Niagara Falls casinos to reopen July 23

Both Niagara Falls casinos - Casino Niagara and Fallsview Resort and Casino - announced on social media yesterday (July 13) that they would be reopening their doors on July 23.The initial announcements were mostly identical, likely due to the fact that both are operated by Connecticut-based Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment.However, the big…

Land-based ・ 15 July 2021

Toronto Star

Gananoque casino to reopen Friday

Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands plans to open its doors on Friday as part of Step Three of Ontario's reopening plan. The Thousand Islands Casino is one of 26 properties owned by Great Canadian Gaming that are located in Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Great Canadian Gaming will be opening 11 of its Ontario…

Covid ・ 15 July 2021

Insauga

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

Toronto Star

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…

Covid ・ 14 July 2021

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Ontario to Reopen Casinos, Nova Scotia OKs Max Capacity

17 Ontario casinos will reopen this week, followed by others such as Fallsview Casino Resort (pictured above) later this month, while gaming facilities in Nova Scotia will return to full capacity on July 14. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Casinos reopening in the Canadian province of Ontario this week swelled to 17, while their counterparts in Nova…

Lottery ・ 14 July 2021

Vegas Slots Online

At Least 11 Casinos to Reopen July 16 in Ontario, Canada

Gamblers in the Canadian province of Ontario can pursue their in-person pastime once again as at least 12 brick-and-mortar casinos will soon reopen. 11 Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC) properties have announced that they will resume operations on Friday, while Casino Rama Resort in Orillia will follow on July 29.

Industry ・ 14 July 2021

Toronto Star

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…

Covid ・ 13 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

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

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

Casino Reports

Cullen Commission Hears about Tension between GPEB, Casino Management

The Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in British Columbia dedicated this last Friday to more hearings related to the casino field of the province and the Richmond region in particular. Tom Robertson, a former investigator with the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch, made it clear that his revelations were not met positively at Great…

Industry ・ 12 July 2021

Casino Reports

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

St. Thomas Times - Journal

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

Casino Reports

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

Casino Reports

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

City News Vancouver

B.C. casinos allowed to reopen Thursday across the province.

River Rock Casino in Richmond among the casinos reopening in B.C. (Courtesy riverrock.com) Summary Before the COVID-19, pandemic casinos employed thousands of British Columbians Casinos across B.C. can reopen July 1 with reduced capacity B.C. enters Step 3 of the Restart Plan Thursday, when casinos can operate again VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) - You…

Covid ・ 29 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

Casino Reports

Shorelines Casino Peterborough Stern about Face Masks Policy

Ontario saw the official reopening of as many as 11 casino locations this Monday and this special day was a highly anticipated one for many casino patrons. Shorelines Casino Peterborough was also among those, but it allegedly refused one of its patrons his dying wish to gamble on its premises. The beginning of this week was an important period for…

Covid ・ 16 May 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 Acquisition Faces Criticism

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation recently made an important announcement regarding its future, but there has been strong opposition soon after the news became public. Minority shareholders recently voiced their position when it comes to the CA$2.1-billion acquisition of the casino operator by a U.S. private equity firm. Apollo Global Management…

Industry ・ 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

Cision

Great Canadian Gaming Announces the Temporary Suspension of Operations at Shorelines Casino Peterborough and Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs

TORONTO, March 5, 2021 /CNW/ - Further to the announcement today from the Ontario provincial government that certain businesses, such as casinos, will be restricted further operationally in the effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (TSX: GC) ("Great Canadian" or "the Company") will be suspending operations at…

Covid ・ 07 May 2021

Casino Reports

B.C. Casinos Welcomed Unregulated Cash Transactions, Cullen Commission Hears

Several senior executives of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation have given their testimonies in last week's inquiry of the Cullen Commission's investigation into money laundering on B.C. casino's territory. The investigation is underway and the commission is drilling down to find out any additional information as possible, after the Crown…

Law ・ 08 February 2021

Cision

Great Canadian Gaming Announces the Temporary Suspension of Operations at Casino New Brunswick

TORONTO, Jan. 19, 2021 /CNW/ -Further to the announcement today from the New Brunswick provincial government that certain businesses, such as casinos, will be required to close in the effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation(TSX: GC) ("Great Canadian" or "the Company") will be suspending operations at Casino New…

Covid ・ 05 February 2021

Casino Reports

Casino New Brunswick Reopens for the Second Time this Fall

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is ready to announce the official return of in-person casino gambling in the province of New Brunswick in accordance with the regulations unveiled this week. October 23 is about to see the official relaunch of Casino New Brunswick overseen by the gambling operator. The gaming hotspot was temporarily closed at the…

Covid ・ 19 January 2021