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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

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

Casino Reports

Durham Casino Employees Prepare for a Strike

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

Jobs ・ 21 July 2022

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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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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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British Columbia Casinos Prepare for Reopening on July 1

Casinos remain some of the last properties not to have reopened in British Columbia as the Canadian province gradually lifts its COVID-19 restrictions. However, that could soon change with the region set to enter the third step of its coronavirus reopening plan on July 1. Although the provincial government has not officially announced that casinos…

Covid ・ 02 July 2021

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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

Penticton Herald

B.C.'s casinos, nightclubs gearing up for reopening

As B.C. continues lifting COVID-19 restrictions, casinos and nightclubs are some of the last spaces that have remained totally shuttered. The province's hospitality industry hopes that will change this week, as the province looks ready to move to the third step of its restart plan on July 1. While it sounds like Vancouver's nightclub sector is…

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

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

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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

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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