Founded in 1982, Great Canadian Entertainment is an Ontario- based company that operates gaming, entertainment and hospitality destinations across Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. We’re driven by our vision, which is to be the leading gaming, entertainment, and hospitality company in our chosen markets by providing superior entertainment value and exceptional experiences.
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Workers at two Great Canadian properties intending to strike on 31 July
Unifor Local 1090 members at both Casino Ajax and Pickering Casino Resort intend to go on strike if a new collective agreement is not reached with Great Canadian prior to the deadline.
1 min read • Jul 30 • By Kirk Geller
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Great Canadian finalises sale of Elements Casino Chilliwack to Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe
Elements Casino Chilliwack is located in the Fraser Valley and features more than 300 slot machines, live and electronic table games, bingo, dining, live entertainment and more.
2 min read • Jul 28 • By Kirk Geller
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Great Canadian fined $170,000 for failing to report potential money laundering in Ontario
The operator was recently fined $120,000 for using unauthorised gaming system software at four separate casino properties, found to be installed between 20 February and 15 March 2025.
1 min read • Jul 7 • By Kirk Geller
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Great Canadian fined $120,000 for use of unauthorised gaming software
The AGCO described Great Canadian’s use of illegal software as a ‘serious compliance failure’ which attempted to bypass requirements ‘designed to protect the integrity of casino gaming.’
2 min read • Jun 29 • By Kirk Geller
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PDG closes acquisition of River Rock Casino Resort from Great Canadian
PDG has now acquired five properties from Great Canadian, having previously closed on Casino Nanaimo, Elements Casino Victoria, Chances Maple Ridge and Casino Vancouver.
1 min read • Jun 16 • By Kirk Geller
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Great Canadian sells Casino Vancouver property to PDG, Snuneymuxw First Nation
The two parties successfully closed on the sale of Great Canadian’s Chances Maple Ridge property in British Columbia on April 27, helping to drive economic self-determination for the Tribe.
2 min read • May 5 • By Kirk Geller
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Great Canadian closes on Chances Maple Ridge sale to PDG
PDG is a wholly owned corporation of the Snuneymuxw First Nation, as revenue generated by Chances Maple Ridge will go toward supporting Nation-building and community priorities.
2 min read • Apr 27 • By Kirk Geller
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Great Canadian’s Casino Nova Scotia relocating to Dartmouth Crossing
The operator also agreed to an extended 25-year operational term with NSGC following the projected opening of its new Dartmouth Crossing establishment in 2029.
3 min read • Jan 14 • By Kirk Geller
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Snuneymuxw marks fifth purchase of 2025 with Great Canadian Casino Vancouver
Great Canadian entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Coquitlam, British Columbia property to PDG on December 19, a wholly owned corporation of the Snuneymuxw First Nation.
3 min read • Dec 19 • By Kirk Geller
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Great Canadian sells two properties to Tribal entities
The Ts'elxwéyeqw Tribe agreed to purchase Elements Casino Chilliwack, while Tsleil-Waututh Nation will take over casino-related business of Hastings Racecourse & Casino operations.
3 min read • Nov 10 • By Kirk Geller
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Snuneymuxw acquires two Great Canadian properties in 'transformational' purchase
Financial terms of the transaction have not been released, but Snuneymuxw expects to become one of the largest casino operators by revenue in British Columbia as a result of the deal.
3 min read • Oct 30 • By Kirk Geller