Great Canadian Gaming Announces the Reopening of the Company's British Columbia Properties
TORONTO, June 29, 2021 /CNW/ - Further to the announcement today from the British Columbia provincial government that certain businesses can reopen, such as casinos, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (TSX: GC) ("Great Canadian" or "the Company") will be reopening the following properties on Thursday, July 1, 2021:
- River Rock Casino Resort
- Hard Rock Casino Vancouver
- Elements Casino Victoria
- Elements Casino Surrey
- Casino Nanaimo
- Elements Casino Chilliwack
- Hastings Racecourse
- Chances Maple Ridge
- Chances Dawson Creek
The properties will reopen with a reduction in slot machine and live table game capacity to reflect physical distancing requirements, as well as limited food and beverage services.
The Company's British Columbia properties have been closed since March 16, 2020 to support the provincial government's efforts to contain the spread COVID-19 in the province.
"This is another exciting development for Great Canadian and our recovery from the impact of the pandemic," stated Terrance Doyle, the Company's Interim Chief Executive Officer. "Importantly, these reopenings mean over 1,000 of our team members returning to work and generating revenue for the Province and our communities. With the reopening of our properties in Ontario on the horizon, we are poised to begin rebuilding our business," concluded Doyle.
ABOUT GREAT CANADIAN GAMING CORPORATION
Founded in 1982, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is an Ontario based company that operates 26 gaming, entertainment and hospitality facilities in Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Fundamental to the Company's culture is its commitment to social responsibility. "PROUD of our people, our business, our community" is Great Canadian's brand that unifies the Company's community, volunteering and social responsibility efforts. Under the PROUD program, Great Canadian annually supports over 1,400 charitable and non-profit organizations across Canada. In each Canadian gaming jurisdiction, a significant portion of gross gaming revenue from gaming facilities is retained by our Crown partners on behalf of their provincial government for the purpose of supporting programs like healthcare, education and social services.
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
39 Wynford Drive
North York, ON
M3C 3K5
Website: www.gcgaming.com
SOURCE Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
For investor enquiries: [email protected], or Ms. Tanya Ruskowski, Executive Assistant to the Interim Chief Executive Officer, (604) 303-1000; For media enquiries: Mr. Chuck Keeling, Executive Vice President, Stakeholder Relations & Responsible Gaming, [email protected]
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