PETERBOROUGH, ON (October 11, 2018) – Ontario Gaming East Limited Partnership (OGELP), a subsidiary of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, is pleased to announce that Shorelines Casino Peterborough is scheduled to open on Monday, October 15th, 2018 at 5pm.
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HASTINGS PARK CHILDCARE CENTRE ACKNOWLEDGED BY B.C. MINISTRY
Vancouver, B.C. (Sept. 24/18): British Columbia’s Ministry of Children and Family Development has named Great Canadian Gaming Corporation and Hastings Racecourse a recipient of a 2018 Child Care Award of Excellence in appreciation of outstanding service provided to children and families in B.C.
ONE TORONTO GAMING RECEIVES CITY OF TORONTO AND ALL REGULATORY APPROVALS TO OPEN TABLE GAMES AT CASINO WOODBINE
August 30, 2018 – Coquitlam, BC – Great Canadian Gaming Corporation [TSX:GC] (“the Company”) announced today that its subsidiary, One Toronto Gaming (“OTG”), has received the necessary municipal zoning approvals from the City of Toronto to offer table games at Casino Woodbine. As a result of the City’s approval, as well as other regulatory approvals, OTG has opened 50 “live dealer” table games at the facility. This is the first time that live dealer table games are available in a gaming facility in the Greater Toronto Area. OTG has also added a diverse mix of new electronic table and “stadium style” gaming positions that can accommodate up to 331 players in addition to the live dealer games.
GTA and West GTA Ratification Union Agreement July30
Toronto, ON (July 30, 2018): Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is pleased to announce that certain departments and team members at Casino Woodbine, Great Blue Heron Casino, Casino Ajax, Elements Casino Mohawk and Elements Casino Brantford, who are represented by UNIFOR, have voted in favour of ratifying new collective agreements.
CASINO WOODBINE SCHEDULED TO HOST SECOND ROUND OF CAREER FAIRS
Toronto, ON (July 11, 2018): Casino Woodbine is getting ready for the second round of career fairs scheduled to take place during the month of July.
“Earlier this year, through our career fair efforts, we were able to attract and hire a number of local candidates to fill a variety of full time and part time positions – the turnout was remarkable. This round of career fairs will allow us the opportunity to continue with the process and fulfill the remainder of available positions,” said Spencer Parazader, General Manager, Casino Woodbine.
GREAT CANADIAN GAMING CORPORATION WELCOMES REVIEW OF MONEY LAUNDERING IN LOWER MAINLAND CASINOS CONDUCTED FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL
Richmond, BC (June 27, 2018): Great Canadian Gaming Corporation [TSX:GC] (“Great Canadian,” or “the Company”) today welcomed the release of the independent review of money laundering in Lower Mainland casinos conducted for the Attorney General of British Columbia.
Said Rod N. Baker, President and Chief Executive Officer of Great Canadian:
“Dr. German’s report is a comprehensive review of anti-money laundering policies and practices, and represents an important milestone for the gaming industry in BC and Canada. He has done a valuable service in examining the issues carefully and recommending practical improvements to the anti-money laundering (“AML”) regime that address valid security concerns while also facilitating casino play that benefits our province. We commend Minister Eby for his appointment of Dr. German to undertake this important work.
CASINO WOODBINE SEEKS LOCAL TALENT TO FILL MORE THAN 500 POSITIONS
Toronto, ON (May 15, 2018): During the month of May, Casino Woodbine will host a series of career fairs to begin filling more than 500 table games positions. Casino Woodbine is embarking on this important initiative with a focus on hiring local talent from surrounding neighbourhoods, in keeping with its commitment to community benefits.
GREAT CANADIAN GAMING AND CLAIRVEST GROUP INC. COMPLETE ACQUISITION OF THE WEST GTA BUNDLE IN ONTARIO GAMING MODERNIZATION PROCESS
May 1, 2018 – Coquitlam, BC and Toronto, ON – Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (TSX:GC) (“Great Canadian”) and Clairvest Group Inc. (TSX:CVG) (“Clairvest”), through its Clairvest Equity Partners V partnerships, announced today that they have successfully completed the acquisition of the gaming assets in the West Greater Toronto Area (the “West GTA Bundle”) for a purchase price of approximately C$134 million.
Elements Casino Victoria Announces the Launch of its Community Partnership Program – Elements of Community
Victoria, BC (April 19, 2018): Elements Casino Victoria is pleased to announce that it will be launching a brand new community program – Elements of Community – focused on supporting charitable and community organizations that are located in the Island Capital Regional District and the West Shore municipalities of Colwood, Highlands, Langford, Metchosin, Esquimalt, Sooke and View Royal.
KNIGHT ROAD LEGACY ASSOCIATION RECEIVES OVER $600,000 FROM CHANCES CHILLIWACK
CHILLIWACK, BC (April 5, 2018): As part of Chances Chilliwack’s agreement with the Knight Road Legacy Association (KRLA), on March 28, 2018, the association received a payment of $608,691 as their share of revenue for 2017.
