Victoria, BC (March 29, 2017): The long-awaited redevelopment of View Royal Casino has begun and things are progressing rapidly. Demolition of exterior walls, roof structures and old fixtures is a daily occurrence as the property gets ready for a comprehensive overhaul. “When we started this journey a couple of weeks ago, there were definitely a few sentimental moments as the current look and feel of View Royal Casino has been a part of this community since 2001.
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Shorelines Casino Belleville Attracting Visitors, Entertainers and Local Employees
Belleville, ON (March 10, 2017): On January 11, 2017 Shorelines Casino Belleville celebrated its grand opening and marked a milestone as the first casino to open in the Province of Ontario since 2006. As the property approaches its second month of operation, there is a lot to be proud of. So far over 140,000 visitors have enjoyed the entertainment offerings at Shorelines Casino Belleville and had the opportunity to experience 15 shows featuring the talents of local musicians and bands. READ MORE
GREAT CANADIAN GAMING ANNOUNCES RENEWAL OF NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID
March 13, 2017 – Richmond, BC – Great Canadian Gaming Corporation [TSX:GC] (“Great Canadian” or “the Company”) announced today its intention to renew a normal course issuer bid for up to 3,995,203 of its common shares, representing approximately 10% of the Company’s common shares in the public float. Purchases will be made subject to opportunities within the market. READ MORE
GREAT CANADIAN GAMING ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND ANNUAL 2016 RESULTS 2016
March 7, 2017 – Coquitlam, BC – Great Canadian Gaming Corporation [TSX:GC] (“Great Canadian,” or “the Company”) today announced its financial results for the three month period (the “fourth quarter”) and twelve month period (“2016”, or “the full year”) ended December 31, 2016. FOURTH QUARTER AND 2016 HIGHLIGHTS Great Canadian generated revenues of $566 million for the full year and $143 million in the fourth quarter, increases of 22% and 15% respectively, when compared to the same periods in the prior year. READ MORE
GREAT CANADIAN GAMING TO REPORT FOURTH QUARTER AND ANNUAL 2016 RESULTS ON MARCH 7
February 16, 2017 – Coquitlam, BC – Great Canadian Gaming Corporation [TSX:GC] (“the Company”) announced that it will release its financial results for the three month period (“quarter”) and twelve month period (“2016”) ended December 31, 2016 after market close on March 7, 2017. The Company will also host a conference call on that date at 2:00 PM Pacific, at which time management will both review the financial results and discuss the progress of the business. READ MORE
Shorelines Casino Belleville Scheduled to Open on January 11, 2017
Belleville, ON (January 9, 2017): Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (Great Canadian), a majority shareholder and lead operator of the Ontario Gaming East Limited Partnership (OGELP), is pleased to announce that Shorelines Casino Belleville will officially open on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017.
“We are absolutely thrilled about the Grand Opening of Shorelines Casino Belleville and are excited to showcase the best of entertainment, gaming and dining the Shorelines Casino brand will offer within the regional marketplace,” said Craig DeMarta, Vice President Operations East, Great Canadian Corporation.
Great Canadian Gaming Named Executives Adopt Automatic Securities Disposition and/or Purchase Plans
December 21, 2016 – Coquitlam, BC – Great Canadian Gaming Corporation [TSX:GC] (“Great Canadian” or the “Company”) announced today that the following Named Executives, have each adopted automatic securities disposition and/or purchase plans (“Automatic Plans”) in accordance with guidance under Ontario Securities Commission Staff Notice 55‐701 (the “Guidance”), and the Company’s Insider trading policies.
Canadian securities legislation permits the Named Executives to adopt written Automatic Plans to sell, purchase or otherwise transfer shares in the future (including upon exercise of stock options) according to the Automatic Plan on an automatic basis regardless of any subsequent material non‐public information they receive. READ MORE
Engelbert Humperdinck’s 50th Anniversary Tour Includes a Two-Night Engagement at River Rock Casino Resort
RICHMOND, BC (November 29, 2016) – Legendary singer Engelbert Humperdinck is getting ready to embark on a special tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of his #1 single, “Release Me”. The highly anticipated tour will include two shows at the River Rock Casino Resort on Friday, March 10 & Saturday, March 11, 2017.
The Robert Cray Band to Lay Down the Blues at River Rock Casino Resort
RICHMOND, BC (November 22, 2016) – Blues icon Robert Cray and his band will be performing at the River Rock Casino Resort on Friday, March 3, 2017. With five Grammy Awards, thousands of sold-out performances and millions of record sales worldwide, Cray is considered “one of the greatest guitarists of his generation”. Rolling Stone credits Cray with reinventing the blues with his “distinct razor sharp guitar playing” that “introduced a new generation of mainstream rock fans to the language and form of the blues” with the release of his 1986 album, Strong Persuader which featured the hit single, “Smoking Gun”.
Whose Live Anyway? Returns To Hard Rock Casino Vancouver & River Rock Casino Resort
COQUITLAM, BC (November 15, 2016) – The critically-acclaimed improv comedy show, Whose Live Anyway? makes its way back to the Molson Canadian Theatre at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver on Friday, Feb. 24 & Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 and to River Rock Casino Resort on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. Originally called A Night of Improv, the show premiered in 1999 at Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre.