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Kawartha Downs

Slots Staying Open At Kawartha, Hiawatha

December 11, 2025

After earlier announcements indicating that the expanded gaming operations at two of Ontario's racetracks would be ending in 2026, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) placed its proverbial chip...

Thoroughbred racing at Hastings Racecourse

Horse Racing To Cease At Hastings Racecourse

December 05, 2025

Hastings Racecourse & Casino announced on Friday, Dec. 5 that Thoroughbred racing will cease at the Vancouver, B.C. facility, effective immediately.

Kawartha Downs

Casino Lease Agreement Also Ending At Kawartha Downs

October 03, 2025

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) will not be renewing its lease agreement with casino operator Great Canadian Entertainment at Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs in Peterborough, Ont.

Fraser Downs

Fraser Downs Dismantling Continues

September 26, 2025

Local media has reported the racing surface at Fraser Downs is being torn up.

Fraser Downs

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...

Fraser Downs

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.

Fraser Downs

Update On Fraser Downs Backstretch Closure

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

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 ...

Fraser Downs

HRBC Takes Legal Action Against Great Canadian

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...

Racing at Georgian Downs

Relocation Of Gateway Casino To Impact Georgian Downs

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...

Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto

Canada's Largest Casino Coming To Woodbine

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...

sportsbook at a Great Canadian casino

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...