Great Canadian Gaming Corporation

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...

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...

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.

Expanded Gaming To Resume In Ontario

As Ontario prepares to enter Step 3 of its Roadmap to Reopen on Friday (July 16), a number of the province's expanded gaming facilities located at racetracks will reopen to the public.

GCGC Sale Approved Under Investment Canada Act

On Monday (April 5) Great Canadian Gaming Corporation announced that Raptor Acquisition Corp. has received approval under the Investment Canada Act for the acquisition of Great Canadian, pursuant to a...

Baker Steps Down From Great Canadian

January 26, 2021

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation has announced that Rod Baker has resigned his role of director, president and CEO of the company as of Sunday, Jan. 24.

Great Canadian Sale Approved

December 27, 2020

On Wednesday (Dec. 23), shareholders of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation voted overwhelmingly in favour of a $3.8 billion sale of the corporation to affiliates of Apollo Global Management.

Great Canadian, Apollo Revise Sale Terms

December 22, 2020

Affiliates of Apollo Global Management have agreed upon a significantly higher purchase price for the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation portfolio than originally negotiated last month, as reported on ...

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...

Potential Snag In Great Canadian Sale

December 17, 2020

The impending multi-billion-dollar sale of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation announced last month may have hit a roadblock.

Great Canadian Gaming Sold

November 11, 2020

On Tuesday (Nov. 10), Great Canadian Gaming Corporation has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc.