Pickering Casino Construction

• Construction of Pickering Casino Resort started last year and is projected to open in two phases. The first phase is slated to open in early 2020 and will feature a number of gaming and dining options, while the second phase will include a full scope of entertainment amenities and hotel offerings.
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• DCN-JOC News Services March 6, 2020 TORONTO — Great Canadian Gaming Corporation reports that the casino project at Pickering Casino Resort east of Toronto is expected to open by the end of this month. As well, the firm said it remains on track to open the hotel and entertainment venue at the Pickering resort by the end of 2020.
• Steve Apostolopoulos standing on the site in Pickering, Ontario where his family hopes to build a $1.3 billion casino and entertainment complex. (Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland) At the corner of Church and Bayly streets in Pickering, Ont., sit 226 acres of grass, shrubs and a few clusters of trees next to Highway 401.

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, the operator is one of Canada’s largest casino games operators has recently announced that it would be setting up afirst-rate gaming and entertainment centre,which would be starting up operations, in the year 2020. The new centre, situated in Pickering, Ontario, will be known as the Pickering Casino Resort.

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Of course the Pickering Casino Resort, once established would face some tough competition in the already bustling Canadian gambling industry. The competition would come from offline and online casinos. A huge portion of the gambling industry market share has already been taken up by competitors such as Spin Palace Casino.

The resort hopes to offer exceptional services to those who enjoylive entertainment, stimulating gaming options and assorted dining experiences.

'While we have so much more to develop and construct, being able to share the brand name of the resort with the community is an exciting next step for us,' said Tyrone Waite, General Manager, Pickering Casino Resort, quoted on Newswire.

Initially, Great Canadian had scheduled to open the Casino towards the end of 2019; however, after a few unavoidable adjustments were made to the construction process, the grand opening got shifted to 2020. As at date, the first phase of the construction is officially over.

The construction project, which commenced the last year 2018, is supposed to be finished in two phases. The first phase is scheduled to be completed and opened in 2020 and is expected to feature a variety of dining and gaming options. The second phase of the project is expected to capture all entertainment amenities and hotel offerings. At the completion of the project, the development hopes to hire more than 2,000 people to join the casino resort's team, this would provide a much-needed boost to the local job economy and a good number of locals would benefit from this.

'We will now be concentrating on hosting career fairs and seeking local talent to join our team. We are looking for people who have exceptional guest service skills and are willing to learn and grow with the company. We have great training programs that will equip our team members with the right skill set and set them up for future success,' said Waite.

According to Waite, the focus when making appointments will be kept as local as possible. Once employees are hired, they would be expected to undergo rigorous and specialized training apprenticeship program to fully prepare themfor the employment of the operator.

More information about employment opportunities offered by the organization as well as details on the resort and developments can be found at pickeringcasino.com.

ABOUT GREAT CANADIAN GAMING CORPORATION

Based in B.C, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation operates 25 gaming, entertainment and hospitality facilities in Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. It was founded in 1982.The company's culture is centred on social responsibility. The brand unifies the Company's community, volunteering and social responsibility effortsand the company state that they are 'PROUD of our people, our business, and our community'.

Plans for Durham Live Pickering Casino approved, OLG to decide in September.

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp (OLG) is in the throws of a substantial ‘modernization‘ plan. The goal is to accentuate and expand Ontario casinos to be “more efficient, more innovative and to increase return to the province”. One such expansion project has been keyed in for a new Ontario casino in Pickering.

It was confirmed last week that the Pickering casino is a viable project. The Ontario Municipal Boardstamped its seal of approval on plans for Durham Live. The proposal, composed by Pickering Development Inc., would bring a major, all-inclusive tourist destination to the city.

Durham Live Proposal

The proposal for the new Ontario casino and entertainment complex situates its location just inside the border of Pickering, in the northwest corner Church Street and Bayly Street. If all goes as planned, the complex will include hotels, cinemas, a restaurant plaza, film studio, performing arts center, water park and – hopefully – a casino.

The preliminary approval by the Ontario Municipal Board isn’t the final step before construction can begin, though. In order to include a Pickering casino into the plan, the OLG must first lend its approval to the project as well. The provincial gaming regulator is expected to deliver its decision on Durham Live sometime in September.

Support for Pickering Casino

The majority of city leaders are on board with the plan to build a new Ontario casino in Pickering. Spearheading the cause is City Mayor Dave Ryan. It’s been estimated that the development will generate anywhere from 7,500 to 12,000 employment opportunities, as well as an annual municipal tax boost of around $50 million.

“This isn’t just about a casino, it’s about a range of employment and tourism opportunities in an entertainment node that will benefit all of the region,” said Mayor Ryan.

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Opposition to New Ontario Casino

On the other end of the spectrum, there are two major arguments against building a new Ontario casino in Pickering. One issue was raised by residents of the city, while another came from their neighbors in Ajax.

When Pickering first passed a zoning bylaw in February of 2015 that would allow for such a complex, residents appealed the decision. They felt it would have a negative impact on traffic and transportation. The Board, however, denied that claim, finding that the town was unable to provide sufficient reasoning.

The people of Ajax were quick to protest the Pickering casino plan, as well. That town already hosts a successful gaming facility, Ajax Downs. Quarter horse racing has taken place there for more than four decades, with an OLG Slots parlor added in 2006. Building a new Ontario casino so close to Ajax could clearly put a dent in their revenue.

OLG Will Have Final Say

According to Pickering’s mayor, the Ontario Municipal Board showed overwhelming support for Durham Live. “They categorically rejected each of the arguments put forward,” said Mayor Ryan.

The Board’s approval has “removed a question mark around the site,” he continued. Mayor Ryan is optimistic that the OLG will come to the same conclusion in September, when the final decision is expected to be handed down.

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