Great Canadian Gaming Corp. Welcomes New CEO
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation has been acquired by Apollo Funds. Interim CEO Terrance Doyle will step down and Antony Rodio will replace him. The gaming company was established back in 1982 and it is headquartered in Ontario. It owns and oversees gaming properties across Canada.
Mr. Rodio has been appointed as the new CEO of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation. He has almost 40 years of experience in the gaming industry. Mr. Doyle will take over the position of National President of Business Development. He will report straight to the board of directors. The company will continue to prioritize better experiences for guests, staff, and local communities. It will focus on bringing team members and patrons back.
Great Canadian Gaming Corp. received all regulatory approvals for the acquisition by Apollo Funds. Raptor Acquisition Corp will buy the company's shares for CA$45 per share. The acquisition will be finalized on September 23, 2021.
Great Canadian Gaming Corp. was able to reopen its casino properties across Ontario in July. The list of 11 properties includes Casino Woodbine, Great Blue Heron Casino, Casino Ajax, Elements Casino Mohawk, elements Casino Flamboro, Elements Casinos Brantford and Grand River, Shorelines Casino Belleville, shorelines casinos Peterborough and Thousand Islands, and Shoreline Slots at Kawartha Downs are all operational now.