The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. has issued a press release stating that it is satisfied that the Great Canadian Gaming Corp. will fulfill the opportunities in the GTA Gaming Bundle in a responsible way.
The statement from the OLG – which can be read in its entirety by clicking here – has been issued as Great Canadian is dealing with an allegations of money laundering that are alleged to have taken place at its River Rock Casino in British Columbia in 2015.
On August 8, the OLG announced that Ontario Gaming GTA LP (OGGLP) has been selected as the service provider for the GTA Gaming Bundle – which includes Woodbine Racetrack, Ajax Downs and the Great Blue Heron Casino – following a competitive procurement process. The Canadian partnership is comprised of the Great Canadian Gaming Corp. and Brookfield Business Partners LP.
Ontario Lottery and Gaming has announced that it is working closely with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation as well as regulators to exchange current information. The OLG has stated that it is continuing to monitor developments in BC, and that if other issues arise, OLG will respond accordingly.
The statement from the OLG has come on the same day that Ontario Progressive Conservative Vic Fedeli issued a call for the re-examination of the decision to grant Ontario Gaming GTA LP the rights to operate gaming within the GTA Gaming Bundle.
(With files from the OLG)