The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has imposed monetary penalties totaling CA$120,000 on Great Canadian Entertainment (GCE) after discovering unauthorized gaming system software had been used across four Ontario casino properties. The regulator said the compliance failures involved revoked or unapproved bill validator software installed on gaming machines between February 20 and March 15, 2025. In total, the AGCO identified 40 instances where software that had not received the required authorization was deployed in live casino operations. According […]

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Great Canadian Entertainment has finalized the sale of River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, British Columbia, transferring ownership to a partnership formed by Petroglyph Development Group and Musqueam Capital Corporation. The transaction closes a previously announced agreement between the parties and marks the latest change in ownership of one of Western Canada’s largest casino properties. Petroglyph Development Group, which is fully owned by Snuneymuxw First Nation, and Musqueam Capital Corporation, the economic development arm of the Musqueam Indian Band, now […]

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Great Canadian Entertainment and the SE-MI-AH-MU Development Corporation have signed a definitive agreement for the sale of Elements Casino Surrey, setting up Semiahmoo First Nation to enter British Columbia’s casino sector through a property located within its traditional territory. The transaction still requires financial commitments, customary closing conditions, regulatory approvals, and consent from the City of Surrey, which owns the underlying real estate. Casino Sale Continues Shift Toward First Nations Ownership The announcement adds another property to the growing list of casino […]

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In a significant development for the Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe and the broader Fraser Valley community, Great Canadian Entertainment has officially announced the sale of Elements Casino Chilliwack to a consortium of communities from the Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe. This acquisition, finalized on November 7, 2025, represents a pivotal moment in the tribe’s economic and cultural growth. The Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe consists of seven First Nation communities and is recognized as the First People of the Chilliwack River watershed. This purchase marks a transformational achievement for the […]

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The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit is officially set to return to Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto in 2025, bringing an expanded schedule and a significant increase in prize pools. Running from April 10 to 22, 2025, the tournament will feature 11 WSOP Circuit Ring Events, three more than last year. The total prize pool is projected to surpass $6.5 million, with the Main Event alone expected to exceed $3 million. The announcement comes after the successful debut of […]

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Great Canadian Entertainment, a premier name in Canada’s gaming and hospitality sector, has finalized an agreement to divest Elements Casino Victoria to Petroglyph Development Group Ltd. (PDG). This agreement signifies a landmark deal for both entities. Following the agreement to sell Casino Nanaimo, another key asset on Vancouver Island, to PDG, this transaction highlights PDG’s role as a pivotal economic vehicle for the Snuneymuxw First Nation (the Nation). The board of Great Canadian unanimously endorsed the deal, pending the usual closing conditions and regulatory […]

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Great Canadian Entertainment has announced the sale of its “landmark Vancouver Island property,” Casino Nanaimo, to the Snuneymuxw First Nation’s economic development corporation. This significant transaction was unanimously approved by the company’s board of directors and is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Under the terms of the agreement, Great Canadian Entertainment will provide transition services to Petroglyph Development Group Ltd. for up to two years post-closing, according to Victoria News. Petroglyph is a wholly owned corporation of […]

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Great news for all Canadian fans of the biggest poker tournament in the world – the famous World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit event is coming to Canada. Impressive prize pool awaits in Toronto: GGPoker joined forces with Great Canadian Entertainment, to bring the championship to the country. Also, this is the first time this event will be held in Toronto, which is a significant milestone for both organizers and the city. The event will be held from March 22 […]

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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 Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, which greatly shows the firm’s devotion to bringing one-of-a-kind and unforgettable experiences to its clients. The new rebranded casino as an example what the flagship property […]

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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 Resort Toronto.” In addition, guests can now book their stay, as reservations are now open, through the official Great Canadian Toronto website. Also, […]

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