Great Canadian Gaming Corporation Receives Approval to Reopen in Nova Scotia; Ongoing Planning to Determine a Reopening Date
TORONTO, June 15, 2020 /CNW/ - Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (TSX: GC) ("Great Canadian" or the "Company") announced today that the Company has received confirmation from the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation ("NSGC") that the Company's gaming operations in Halifax and Sydney ("Casino Nova Scotia") can reopen in adherence to Great Canadian's "COVID-19 Operating Plan" and any applicable laws, provincial public health guidelines, orders and directives.
Casino Nova Scotia closed to the public on Monday, March 16, 2020 as part of the collective effort to contain the spread of COVID-19.
The Company continues to work with the NSGC on preparations required to determine and establish a reopening date for the Company's Nova Scotia properties.
ABOUT GREAT CANADIAN GAMING CORPORATION
Founded in 1982, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is an Ontario based company that operates 25 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.
ON BEHALF OF
GREAT CANADIAN GAMING CORPORATION
"Original Signed By Rod N. Baker"
Rod N. Baker
Chief Executive Officer
GREAT CANADIAN GAMING CORPORATION [TSX:GC]
39 Wynford Drive
North York, ON
M3C 3K5
Website: www.gcgaming.com
SOURCE Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
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For investor enquiries: [email protected] or Ms. Tanya Ruskowski, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer and the President, Strategic Growth & Chief Compliance Officer, (604) 303-1000; For media enquiries: Mr. Chuck Keeling, Executive Vice-President, Stakeholder Relations and Responsible Gaming, (778) 874-4942, [email protected]
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