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The Evolution of Online Gambling: How Ontario's Casinos Are Embracing Innovation

The world of online gambling has significantly evolved since the launch of the first Microgaming casino in 1994. Now, players are only a click away from the most exciting options in gambling entertainment. From classic slots to immersive live games, and even options to live stream sports betting events. Gambling regulations now allow people in…

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Tourist’s Guide To The Best Casinos To Visit in Canada

Canada is home to some of the top casinos and gambling sites in the world. The Online casino market in Canada is projected to reach US$2.62bn in revenue by 2024. It represents a steady annual growth rate of 6.44% (CAGR 2024-2028). Also, the number of users in the online casino market is estimated to reach 15.4 million by 2028. The United States is…

Industry ・ 11 January 2024

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Top Casino Resorts in Canada

In Canada, the casino industry thrives on a harmonious blend of traditional, luxury gaming resorts and the burgeoning popularity of online platforms. These traditional establishments, characterized by their opulent settings and diverse gaming options, continue to attract many visitors seeking the thrill of live gaming experiences. Nestled beside…

Land-based ・ 19 December 2023

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Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto Announces Full Opening of State-of-the-Art Poker Room and Bad Beat Jackpot

TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto is delighted to announce that its brand-new, state-of-the-art poker room is now fully open with all 30 tables operating around the clock, seven days a week and the introduction of its'Bad Beat' Jackpot. Located on a private floor, this exciting addition to Canada's largest and…

Travel ・ 09 November 2023

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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

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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

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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

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Gamblers' Paradise: Top countries that suggest outstanding casino spots

8/21/23, 4:25 PM ByCanarian Weekly Travel Gambling is truly a global activity. People from all over like to gamble and make money while being entertained. That's why online casinos have become so popular in the past decades. However, a vast number of users still prefer visiting physical casinos. The experience of gambling physically just can't be…

Travel ・ 22 August 2023

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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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Great Canadian's new casino resort in Toronto to open poker room, 400-room hotel this summer

Great Canadian Entertainment has announced more amenities to be added to its new Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto property, including a new poker room, set to open later this summer. Additionally, a new 400-room hotel will also be opened on August 1, with reservations now open for guests. Last month, on June 20, the $1 billion ($758 million)…

Land-based ・ 11 July 2023

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Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto Unveils Two New Updates

On July 6, the newly opened Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, owned by Great Canadian Entertainment, is excited to reveal the newest updates to its landmark $1 billion property, including the Great Canadian Toronto Poker Room, slated to open later this summer, and the August 1st opening of the new 400-room "The Hotel at Great Canadian Casino…

Land-based ・ 10 July 2023

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Toronto’s Newest Casino Announces Launch of Poker Room

Canada's new and largest gaming facility, Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto has recently announced that it will be launching its Poker Room later this summer. Also, its brand-new 400-room hotel will also commence operations with an August 1, 2023 launch date. The company said reservations for The Hotel are now open and can be booked. Great…

Poker ・ 08 July 2023

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Hotel to open at controversial new $1 billion Toronto casino next month

Just weeks after its long-awaited debut, Toronto's new Great Canadian Casino Resort has revealed when patrons can add overnight accommodation to their visit to the sprawling $1 billion complex. On August 1, the 33-acre attraction on Rexdale Blvd. near Highways 427 and 401 will launch its brand new 400-room hotel, which it says "promises an…

Sports ・ 07 July 2023

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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…

Travel ・ 28 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

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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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Niagara Falls Predicts New Toronto Casino Will Affect Tourism

The announcement of a new CA$1 billion Las Vegas-style casino in Toronto, Ontario, has Niagara Falls alarmed about the impact on its operations. The new casino resort is on schedule to launch in the summer of 2023, but Niagara Falls officials expect that the property will affect foot traffic and finances as a major tourist attraction in the…

Travel ・ 17 March 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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The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best Online Casinos in Canada

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Strategy Guide ・ 27 December 2022

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Industry ・ 21 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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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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AG 2022: Undercover agents 'effectively confirm' casino money laundering still works

Undercover "mystery shoppers" hired by Ontario's auditor general were able to launder money through casinos on multiple occasions. The agents tested four casinos. At two, they were able to get clean casino cheques for between $4900 and $10750 "on multiple occasions, with limited play and no proof of casino winnings, effectively confirming that they…

Finance ・ 30 November 2022

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Kambi signs deal with Great Canadian Entertainment

Supplier Kambi has announced a multi-year deal with Apollo Global Management-owned Great Canadian Entertainment. As per the agreement, Kambi will provide its on-property sportsbook to 10 of the operator's casinos in the recently regulated province of Ontario. The newest land-based casino, Pickering Casino Resort, is also among the casinos that will…

Industry ・ 22 October 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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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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Gambling Sites ・ 01 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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Principal features of land-based and online gambling in Canada

Gambling in Canada was legalized more than 3 decades ago, with the first casino opening in 1989 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Since then it has only gained stronger and stronger in popularity among Canadians. Many other provinces in Canada supported by a wise Canadian government soon followed, as more and more fascinating types of gambling were allowed…

Trust and Safety ・ 18 August 2022

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Payment Methods ・ 15 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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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

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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

Global News

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

Global News

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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Casino workers across Ontario poised to strike

Travel ・ 18 July 2022

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Delta throwback: Attitudes changed have about BC casinos

The city during the casino application process said its preferred site offers excellent transportation accessibility and is already zoned for commercial tourism Times and attitudes sure have changed when it comes to casinos. The City of Delta in 2016 wasted no time in submitting to the BC Lottery Corporation an expression of interest to house a new…

Bingo ・ 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

The Chilliwack Progress

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

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Canada’s Top 10 Best Online Casinos For Players (Sponsored content from Michiel Dcobben)

The Canadian online casino market is very friendly, both to players and gambling operators. Residents are free to play at offshore casino sites and win money. Many of these offshore casinos offer customized services to Canadians through their payment system, customer care, games collection, etc. However, though there are many great Canadian…

Top and Best ・ 21 June 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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Economy Projections after Legal Gambling in Canada

With the arrival of legal gambling in the province of Ontario set to come into force in the imminent future, there has been a lot of discussion around the impact it could have on the entire economy of Canada. Naturally, there will be many that will be looking forward to the introduction of the wagering activity, as there will be a number of…

Mobile ・ 01 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

Global News

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

Casino Reports

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

Gambling News

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

Global News

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

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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…

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

Gambling News

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

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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

The Bharat Express News

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

European Gaming

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Industry ・ 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

Yogonet

Great Canadian appoints veteran U.S. gambling executive Tony Rodio as CEO

Industry ・ 23 September 2021

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Discover The North! Explore THE best Canadian online casinos in 2021!

Canada is considered one of the most gambling countries in the world. Every day thousands of players bet on sports and play their favorite games in local casinos. Moreover, the Canadian gambling market keeps a really high revenue level. And it's not surprising, because Canada has a huge number of convenient and safe online casinos where all players…

Mobile ・ 22 September 2021

Casino News Daily

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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British Columbia Casinos to Need COVID Vaccination Proof

In an effort to increase vaccination rates, the government of British Columbia in Canada has announced plans for a proof of vaccination requirement for casinos and other indoor venues starting September 13. [Image: Shutterstock.com] British Columbia gamblers recently returned to casinos for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began as the…

Covid ・ 24 August 2021

Nilsen Report

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

Cision

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

Yogonet

Great Canadian Gaming’s Pickering casino opens today in Ontario

reat Canadian Gaming Corporation announced last Friday the opening of the casino at the company's newest property, Pickering Casino Resort (PCR), on Monday, July 26, at 10:00 a.m. EST. Once COVID-19 health and safety restrictions are removed, the property will feature approximately 2400 slot machines, just under 100'live' table games, approximately…

Covid ・ 27 July 2021