Fraser Downs To Close August 15, 2025 In a statement issued on Friday, Aug. 15, officials with Great Canadian Entertainment announced the immediate closure of British Columbia's only harness racing track, Fraser Downs.
Update On Fraser Downs Backstretch Closure July 26, 2025 With the scheduled Fraser Downs harness racing meet six weeks away, the reopening date for the backstretch remains unconfirmed as racetrack operator Great Canadian Gaming Corp. continues work on addre...
Tsleil-Waututh Nation Working To Purchase Hastings June 09, 2025 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 ...
HRBC Takes Legal Action Against Great Canadian May 21, 2025 Harness Racing British Columbia (HRBC) has taken legal action against Fraser Downs operator Great Canadian Gaming Corporation after discussions have broken down concerning plans for a backstretch clos...
Relocation Of Gateway Casino To Impact Georgian Downs May 09, 2024 Great Canadian Entertainment, operator of Georgian Downs, has indicated the future of harness racing at the Innisfil, Ont. racetrack will be significantly impacted after the site's casino operator ann...
Canada's Largest Casino Coming To Woodbine March 10, 2023 A brand new $1 billion destination will open this summer, featuring casino, hotel, entertainment venue and multiple dining outlets.
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...
Sportsbooks Open At Ontario Casinos October 29, 2022 On Friday (Oct. 28), the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced that Ontario’s casino service providers are moving forward with the introduction of sportsbooks at select casinos across...
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.