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SaskGaming posts $19.1 million profit following re-opening of casinos

SaskGaming is back in the black after coming out of a historic loss last year caused by casino closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021-22 annual report for Saskatchewan's public casino operator shows the Crown corporation pulled in $19.1 million in net income by March 2022, an increase of $22.9 million from a net loss of $13.4 million in…

Covid ・ 04 July 2022

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Casino Rama Eager to Restart Work

After the announcement from the Province of Ontario of ease of health and safety protocols, casinos from the province are bracing for reopening. This week, the management of Casino Rama informed that the venue is ready and eager to restart work next Monday, January 31, 2022. This is also the day the province lifts some of the restrictions. On…

Travel ・ 27 January 2022

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Casino Rama all-in to re-open next week, 'optimistic' about plans

Valentine's Day ・ 26 January 2022

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Ontario Casinos Set to Reopen This Month

Some tremendous news emerged for Ontario gamblers last Friday, as the province announced that it will be easing the public health and safety protocols at the end of this month. Gaming operators such as Gateway Casinos & Entertainment are already making preparations to restart their casino amenities in the province, as January 31st has been set as a…

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Ontario casinos fully close again due to province’s latest COVID-19 measures

Ontario casinos and charitable gaming centres have shut their doors again due to the province's latest restrictions amid another wave in the COVID-19 pandemic. Fallsview Casino Resort, Casino Niagara, Gateway Casinos in Woodstock and London, as well as Caesars Windsor are just some of the 28 OLG gaming venues that will be shuttered until at least…

Covid ・ 05 January 2022

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Casino Rama Suspends Operations

There is some worrying news coming right after the start of the New Year for the gambling industry in Ontario. This week, Casino Rama informed that it will be suspending operations for a while. The reason behind this is that Ontario has entered into a modified version of Step Two from its reopening plan, which imposes new restrictions on…

New Year ・ 13 February 2022

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Quebec Closes Its Casinos Due to Rising COVID-19 Cases

Quebec is closing casinos, bars, spas, gyms, and cinemas as a result of rising COVID-19 cases in the province. Spectators will also no longer attend sporting events, with the Quebec Health Minister Christian Dub é also advising restaurants to close their doors at 10pm. Monday's announcement of these new measures comes a few days after the…

Covid ・ 21 December 2021

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Ontario Casinos Can Return to 100% Operational Capacity

Casinos, bingo halls, and other types of gaming establishments in Ontario no longer have to deal with provincial capacity restrictions. Starting Monday, businesses that require customers to show proof of COVID-19 immunization such as casinos, gyms, and restaurants were able to fully open for business. Elements Casino Ontario tweeted about its…

Covid ・ 26 October 2021

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Sask. Appoints SIGA for Online Gaming Operator

The government of Saskatchewan and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations have announced their decision to launch a new and regulated online gaming platform for the province. This will be possible after an amendment to the Gaming Framework Agreement signed this Thursday by the government and the federation, that allows a legal framework for…

Industry ・ 24 September 2021

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Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, province sign agreement for Sask. online gaming site

The new online gaming site, which will feature online casino games and sports betting, is expected to launch next year and will be run by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority. A new online gaming site is coming to Saskatchewan, after the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations and the province of Saskatchewan signed an amendment to their…

Industry ・ 24 September 2021

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British Columbia Casinos to Need COVID Vaccination Proof

In an effort to increase vaccination rates, the government of British Columbia in Canada has announced plans for a proof of vaccination requirement for casinos and other indoor venues starting September 13. [Image: Shutterstock.com] British Columbia gamblers recently returned to casinos for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began as the…

Covid ・ 24 August 2021

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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…

Covid ・ 26 July 2021

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Gateway Casino Innisfil set to reopen Friday

With new case numbers below 200, and over 50 percent of eligible Ontarians now fully vaccinated, the province is moving to Step 3 of its reopening plan this Friday - about five days ahead of schedule. In addition to eat-in dining, outdoor gatherings of up to 100 persons, reopening of gyms, and personal care services, casinos will also be permitted…

Covid ・ 15 July 2021

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Gateway Casinos Restarts In-Person Gambling in Ontario

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment is ready to restart its in-person gambling offerings in Ontario, as the province is set to enter Stage 3 of the business reopening plan this Friday. The company is on schedule to restart operations at its Starlight Casino Point Edward and Gateway Casino Sarnia slots at Hiawatha Horse Park on July 16. Both gaming…

Incidents ・ 14 July 2021

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Casino Rama rolling the dice, preparing to reopen July 29

While details are scant, officials say Casino Rama will reopen to 50% capacity; Timeline for return of concerts and other amenities remains unclear Casino Rama is expected to reopen, finally, on July 29. Gateway Casinos and Entertainment announced it is reopening most of its properties on July 16, but it will take a little longer for Rama to open…

Gaming Authorities ・ 16 July 2021

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SaskGaming Suffers Major Financial Losses

The unprecedented situation has taken its toll on yet another gaming corporation in Canada. Most recently SaskGaming reported its first-ever financial losses amounting to CA$13400000 for the 2020-2021 fiscal year after 25 years of operations. The losses can be explained by the closure of business properties in the province as the company's casinos…

Gaming Authorities ・ 15 November 2021

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Elements Casino Surrey Now Operational

Casino properties in British Columbia have officially restarted operations after 16 months pause. One of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation's Elements Casino Surrey has also reopened its doors for patrons on July 1. The property will be operating under a restricted player capacity and strict health and safety protocols in order to protect staff…

Travel ・ 05 July 2021

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Elements Casino opened July 1

The casino reopened July 1 after being closed for nearly a year and a half. "The reopening went as smooth as we could have expected after being closed for so long," said Chuck Keeling, spokesman for Great Canadian Gaming Corp (GCGC), parent co. of Elements. "Being closed for close to 16 months generates its own set of inherent challenges on day…

Jobs ・ 21 July 2021

Penticton Herald

B.C.'s casinos, nightclubs gearing up for reopening

As B.C. continues lifting COVID-19 restrictions, casinos and nightclubs are some of the last spaces that have remained totally shuttered. The province's hospitality industry hopes that will change this week, as the province looks ready to move to the third step of its restart plan on July 1. While it sounds like Vancouver's nightclub sector is…

Covid ・ 29 June 2021

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Chances Casino Salmon Arm Welcomes Back Guests

Chances Casino Salmon Arm is about to make its gaming return as the casino facility is about to relaunch operations for the first time in the last 15 months. The property will officially reopen its doors on July 1, at 11 a.m. and it will be operating under a limited capacity. The reopening is possible after the province advanced into Stage 3 of its…

Travel ・ 02 August 2021

City News Vancouver

B.C. casinos allowed to reopen Thursday across the province.

River Rock Casino in Richmond among the casinos reopening in B.C. (Courtesy riverrock.com) Summary Before the COVID-19, pandemic casinos employed thousands of British Columbians Casinos across B.C. can reopen July 1 with reduced capacity B.C. enters Step 3 of the Restart Plan Thursday, when casinos can operate again VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) - You…

Covid ・ 29 June 2021

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British Columbia Casinos Prepare for Reopening on July 1

Casinos remain some of the last properties not to have reopened in British Columbia as the Canadian province gradually lifts its COVID-19 restrictions. However, that could soon change with the region set to enter the third step of its coronavirus reopening plan on July 1. Although the provincial government has not officially announced that casinos…

Covid ・ 02 July 2021

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Casino Moose Jaw to reopen June 20 after six months’ closure

Baccarat ・ 18 June 2021

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Saskatchewan Casinos Set for June 20 Restart

After a lengthy suspension, Saskatchewan is ready to reopen its casino properties this June. The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority announced that it will be restarting operations at its seven gaming venues in the province on June 20. The casinos will be operated under a limited capacity and all guests will have to comply with the mandatory…

Gaming Authorities ・ 03 July 2021

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Gateway Casinos Unveils Update On Gaming Properties

Finally, some good news for gambling enthusiasts in Ontario, after the region was moved from the grey tier to the red tier by the provincial government. Meaning that some businesses that were recently closed have received the green light to restart operations. Of course, each reopening enterprise must follow the implemented safety measures, in…

Covid ・ 07 May 2021