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GTA casino dealer charged with colluding with patrons: OPP

A table games dealer at an Ontario casino has been charged with allegedly colluding with patrons, provincial police say. Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release published Wednesday that their Enforcement Bureau was contacted on Aug. 3 about allegations that a table games dealer at Pickering Casino Resort "was in collusion with patrons." An…
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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…
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Pickering Casino Resort (and Arena) celebrates grand opening (finally) in style
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Saskatchewan’s first legal online gaming platform is now live

Saskatchewan's first legal, regulated online gaming platform is now live. The gaming site called PlayNow.com launched Thursday morning and is managed by SaskGaming, operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), regulated by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority and uses the British Columbia Lottery Corporation's (BCLC)…
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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…
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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…
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Published September 7, 2022 at 4:07 pm A group of 18 from the Greater Toronto Area, including a half dozen from Durham Region and eight from Scarborough, won the'Ontario Jackpot' of nearly $2.8 million in the March 12 LOTTARIO draw. The group, which includes eight people from Scarborough, three from Oshawa, two from Pickering and Toronto and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ontario: strikes at Pickering and Ajax casinos reach their end after Unifor members ratify their new agreements
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Contingency plans in place in event of strike at Ontario casinos: Great Canadian Gaming
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Workers at 8 Ontario casinos set Friday strike deadline amid contract negotiations
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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…
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More than 1,800 Ontario casino workers prepare to strike amid contract negotiations
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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,…
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Staff at 8 Ontario casinos set to strike if new work agreement not reached by July 22
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First Nation Criticizes Ontario on Hasty Market Decision

Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation is still bitter over the introduction of Ontario's new and regulated market for private iGaming operators. The First Nation claims that the province did not hold consultation with Indigenous communities and thus it could have a potentially negative effect on their operations, including loss of revenue and…
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'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…
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'Great concern around the existential threat that is iGaming': Durham stakeholders weigh in on introduction of online gambling
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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…
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Yellow Jersey signs 'revelatory exposé' of online gambling

Gambling academic Darragh McGee's "revelatory exposé" of online sports gambling, Imitation Games: How the Gambling Industry Hijacked Sport in Britain (and Why the US Is Next), has been snapped up by Yellow Jersey Press. Senior editor Joe Pickering bought UK and Commonwealth rights, excluding Canada, from Martin Redfern at Northbank Talent…
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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…
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Ajax receives another $1.3 million in slots money

Ajax's coffers are enjoying the new year. The town received $1350148 from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) Corporation for hosting Casino Ajax. The payment covers OLG's third quarter - Oct. 1 to Dec. 31. Since February 2006, Ajax has received more than $96.5 million in non-tax gaming revenue. All OLG gaming sites were opened throughout the…
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Pickering, Ajax reap the third-quarter casino rewards from OLG

Host communities in Pickering and Ajax are nearly $5 million richer after third-quarter casino payments were made today from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). OLG makes payments to host communities under the Municipality Contribution Agreements, using a prescribed formula applied across all sites in Ontario that is based on a…
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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…
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Nevada court sides with gunmakers in Las Vegas shooting suit

Debris is strewn through the scene of a mass shooting at a music festival near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 | 1:03 p.m. CARSON CITY - Nevada's Supreme Court ruled gun manufacturers cannot be held responsible for the deaths in the 2017 mass…
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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…
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People Now Gamble More Online, says Credit Canada

Credit Canada claims that there has been a rise in the number of online gamblers in the country, during the lockdown restrictions caused by the unprecedented situation. According to counsellors from the institution, many individuals are now blaming to full or some degree online wagering for their financial troubles when seeking advice. With the…
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First casino payment for City of Pickering to help fund performing arts centre project

Published October 21, 2021 at 4:30 pm A much anticipated first payment of $2439575 was awarded to the City of Pickering today by OLG, the first quarterly allotment from the Pickering Casino Resort. The money represents the city's share of two months revenue from the casino, which just opened its doors to the public July 26. Going forward, the next…
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Casino Control Commission Proposes Casino Fee and Licensing Changes

The V.I. Casino Control Commission approved a number of amendments to casino regulations Thursday, including licensing and applications fees, written over the last several years. After a process of back and forth approvals by the governor and lieutenant governor, the new regulations will supplement the V.I. Casino Control Act of 1995. All of the…
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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,…
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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…
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Great Canadian Gaming to reopen 11 casinos Friday as Ontario moves to Stage 3

TORONTO - Great Canadian Gaming Corp. says 11 of its Ontario casinos will reopen Friday following the provincial government's decision to move to Stage 3 of its reopening plan. The facilities to reopen are Casino Woodbine. Great Blue Heron Casino, Casino Ajax, Elements Casino Mohawk, Elements Casino Flamboro, Elements Casino Brantford, Elements…
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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…
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Durham Live casino in Pickering now open

The first phase of the Durham Live Casino & Entertainment project in Pickering opened to the public Monday. The casino boasts 2400 slot machines, nearly 100 table games and approximately 140'live dealer' stadium gaming terminals, as well as 10 restaurant and dining options. The gaming floor and food and beverage amenities (with reduced occupancy…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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WCPC Gaming Offers World’s New Provably Fair Game

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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…
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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…
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Great Canadian Gaming Corp. Restarts Ontario Properties

Following other provinces, Ontario will now also reopen its casino properties as the province moves into Stage 3 of its reopening plan. Great Canadian Gaming Corporation was quick to react to the news and revealed that it will be restarting 11 of its casinos in Ontario, as the province recovers from the unprecedented situation. Great Canadian…
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Great Canadian Gaming to reopen 11 casinos Friday as Ontario moves to Step 3

TORONTO - Great Canadian Gaming Corp. says 11 of its Ontario casinos will reopen Friday following the provincial government's decision to move to Step 3 of its reopening plan. The facilities to reopen are Casino Woodbine, Great Blue Heron Casino, Casino Ajax, Elements Casino Mohawk, Elements Casino Flamboro, Elements Casino Brantford, Elements…
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