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Fallout From Fraser Downs Closure

August 21, 2025

British Columbia's harness racing industry was blindsided when news broke last Friday afternoon, less than three weeks away from its scheduled fall meet at Fraser Downs, that its only provincial racet...

Tsleil-Waututh Nation Working To Purchase Hastings

The Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) announced on Friday, June 6 that it has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding for an agreement in principle to acquire the casino business and related ...

Anfinson Appointed Great Canadian CEO

November 23, 2022

Great Canadian Entertainment (“Great Canadian” or the “Company”) announced on Monday, Nov. 21 that Anthony ‘Tony’ Rodio, Chief Executive Officer, is retiring as CEO and director, and the Board of Dire...

Great Canadian Gaming Announces Rebranding

August 10, 2022

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation announced that it has rebranded as Great Canadian Entertainment reflecting the company’s strategy to set a new industry standard for gaming entertainment in Canada.

Apollo Acquires GCGC; New CEO Named

September 23, 2021

Apollo Global Management, Inc. announced on Wednesday, Sept. 22 that an affiliate of certain funds it manages has completed its acquisition of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation and seasoned gaming exe...

Flamboro Racing Temporarily Suspended

December 18, 2020

Further to the announcement on Dec. 18, 2020, from the Ontario provincial government that certain businesses in certain regions, such as casinos and racetracks, will be restricted further operationall...

Flamboro Amphitheatre Desired

Imagine driving onto the property at Flamboro Downs and coming across an amphitheatre capable of hosting a live event and a decent-sized crowd. That is just one of the scenarios which was recently dis...

Positive Strides In British Columbia

After a rough winter with questions about the track and race dates, signs point to optimism for Western Canada's horsemen after recent developments concerning Fraser Downs and racing in British Columb...

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Fraser: Purse Increase, Dates Added

Officials with Harness Racing BC have announced that additional race dates will take place this fall at Fraser Downs, and that purses will be increased by 10 per cent.

Community Development At Flamboro?

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, owner and operator of the horse racing facilities at Flamboro Downs, is looking to allocate surplus land at the Flamboro site for the development of an outdoor ameni...

Great Canadian Announces First Quarter

On Monday, May 8, racetrack operator Great Canadian Gaming Corporation announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017.

Great Canadian Fires Its CFO

The Great Canadian Gaming Corp., operator of Standardbred racinos in Canada, has announced that it has terminated the employment of its chief financial officer.

Shorelines Launches Belleville Racebook

In an effort to provide an additional entertainment amenity for its guests and to further support the Ontario horse racing industry, Shorelines Casino Belleville has launched a new betting option – Ra...