COQUITLAM, B.C. (December 15, 2014) – On December 20, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver will celebrate and mark its one year anniversary. In true Hard Rock Casino Vancouver style, the day will be packed with excitement, activity and rockin’ performances including those of Canada’s own Bif Naked and Grammy Award-winning artist Everlast. Partial proceeds from the concert will benefit the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. The party does not stop there as the inaugural winner of Hard Rock Casino Vancouver’s Rock the MicTM competition, Best Night Ever, will open Asylum Sound Stage followed by headliner Nick Gilder & Sweeney Todd, Canadian musicians well known for Gilder’s signature track “Hot Child in the City.”

Over the last year, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver has become an entertainment destination for many local and international guests and has delivered on multiple fronts by:

• Welcoming close to 2 million visitors since opening.
• Serving over 10,000 spectacular entrees at Stake.
• Presenting music legends and bands including Ringo Starr, Slash, The Steve Miller Band, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Hedley, Our Lady Peace, Goo Goo Dolls, and Daughtry at the Theatre.
• Hosting over 355 signature entertainment events on the gaming floor, at the Asylum Sound Stage and Unlisted Lounge.
• Awarding an exclusive contract to Best Night Ever, winner of the Rock the MicTM competition, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver’s first battle of the bands initiative.
• Selling over 4,200 of the coveted Hard Rock Casino Vancouver T-shirts and over 4,900 pins.
• Volunteering countless hours for SHARE, Family & Community Services Society, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver’s signature charitable partner.
• Supporting 25 various local charitable and community organizations.

We had a remarkable year and took the opportunity to showcase what the Hard Rock brand is all about. I am extremely proud of our team as they have delivered rock solid experiences for our guests and the community. Join us on December 20 as we celebrate an important milestone,” said Raj Mutti, Executive Director at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver.
For a full list of details and promotions regarding Hard Rock Casino Vancouver’s one year anniversary, or to purchase tickets for the Bif Naked and Everlast concert, please go to HardRockCasinoVancouver.com.

COQUITLAM, B.C. (November 10, 2014) – Hard Rock Casino Vancouver and the Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club have signed a new multi-year partnership that will allow for a re-branding of the “Barbeque Picnic In the Park” within historic Scotiabank Field at the Nat Bailey Stadium.

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Victoria, B.C (September 15, 2014): With the help of the one and only “The Mad Picker” Wayne Learie View Royal Casino will host an antiques roadshow on Sunday, September 28th between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.

Learie is an antiques aficionado and veteran collector who has over the last 30 years knocked on many doors, collected and auctioned-off a large number of valuables and most importantly maintained his passion for antiquing by operating his own store –“The Mad Picker” – located in Vancouver BC.

“I am so excited about the opportunity to do an antique show of this nature at View Royal Casino because I am confident there will be some great finds that are just waiting to be discovered. I will be providing on the spot appraisals and potential instant cash sales,” said Learie.

Early bird registration will start at 9 am. A limit of one item per person will be appraised on Sept. 28; however, unlimited appraisals can be done by through photo email submissions:
info@viewroyalcasino.com .

“The Mad Picker” will also donate an extra 10 per cent of the sale price to Our Place Society, a unique inner-city community centre serving Greater Victoria’s most vulnerable: working poor, impoverished elderly, mentally and physically challenged, addicted and the homeless. Our Place provides 45 transitional housing units, over 1,200 meals per day, hot showers, free clothing, counseling and outreach services.

“We’re grateful for the support in helping us provide a hand-up to those living on the street,” says Don Evans, executive director of Our Place. “This event is a fun and creative way to engage the community while raising awareness of all that Our Place does for Greater Victoria’s most vulnerable.”

“The Mad Picker” Antiques and collectibles roadshow at View Royal Casino is being hosted in partnership with CHEK TV and Four Points by Sheraton. To learn more about this event, please visit http://www.viewroyalcasino.com/mad-picker/ .

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For further information, please contact:
Sonja Mandic – Manager, Media and Responsible Gaming – Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
604.303.1000 or smandic@gcgaming.com

Surrey, B.C. (Aug. 1, 2014): On Monday, July 28th, Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino officially recognized and announced, Sophie’s Place Child Advocacy Centre and The Centre for Child Development as its signature charitable partner during a special presentation ceremony that took place at the Centre in Surrey, BC.

“Fraser Downs has been a longtime supporter of The Centre for Child Development which houses Sophie’s Place under its umbrella. Our parent company, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, played a role in fostering a relationship between Sophie Tweed Simmons, daughter of Rock ‘n’ Roll royalty Gene Simmons, and Mayor Dianne Watts of the City of Surrey. In November of 2012, Sophie Tweed Simmons lent her name to the newly opened centre in hopes of garnering attention and support for the cause,” said Ken Stratton, General Manager, Fraser Downs.

This new partnership will allow Fraser Downs to contribute to the development of the Centre by hosting an annual fundraiser, engaging staff to volunteer their time and by making financial and in-kind contributions. “Our aim is to be able to engage with the Centre on many different levels and build a meaningful relationship that is not primarily based on monetary support,” added Stratton.

Sophie’s Place is a child advocacy centre focused on providing specialized services to physically, mentally or sexually abused children in a safe and child-friendly setting.
The Centre is the result of a significant collaboration between the Surrey RCMP, Ministry of Children and Family Development, City of Surrey, Ministry of Justice (Victim Services and Crime Prevention), and The Centre for Child Development.

The Centre for Child Development provides specialized pediatric medical rehabilitation services and supports 2,400 children with special needs and their families through 30,000 service sessions per year in Delta, Surrey, South Surrey, White Rock, Langley and other areas of the Lower Mainland. While the Centre serves 2,400 children each year, as many as 25,000
South Fraser children and youth may have some form of developmental disability and 3,000
may have severe disabilities.

“We are a fortunate to have an amazing Sophie’s Place team who share a vision of reducing trauma and providing best practice services to children who have been abused and their non-offending caregivers. We also gratefully acknowledge the contribution of Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino to the renovation and expansion and the safeguarding of our kids,” said Gerard Bremault, CEO the Centre for Child Development, the Child Development Foundation of BC and Sophie’s Place Child Advocacy Centre.

To view a video clip from the presentation ceremony please visit – http://youtu.be/ys2DQj6Wjww

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For all media inquires please contact:

Sonja Mandic, Manager,
Media and Responsible Gaming, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
604.303.1000 smandic@gcgaming.com

Victoria, B.C (July 30, 2014): View Royal Casino is on a mission to engage and motivate local businesses to test their luck, foster team engagement and support a local non-profit organization, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Victoria, while learning how to play casino games. All of these things are possible through the Casino Virgin Academy Industry program that View Royal Casino launched last month.

“We came up with this concept because we have noticed that many of our guests, who represent a number of local businesses, wanted to learn how to play casino games but were just not comfortable enough to engage in the process by themselves. We want to provide a safe entertainment environment where our first time players can learn how to play responsibly, have a good time, socialize with their peers and also give back to the community,” said Kwai Lam, General Manager, View Royal Casino.

Casino Virgin nights are hosted on Tuesday nights and registration is required. A local business can sign-up its team for the experience where each team is comprised of 28 employees and an additional 28 spectators. The employee group is split into tournament teams of seven players each that are taken through a table circuit and taught how to play most popular casino games. As a part of the registration process, a $500 donation is required for the Boys & Girls Club.

After the team gets certified in a four game academy format, all participants convene in the Atrium to enjoy complimentary appetizers, interact and reflect on their experience. During the academy night, players play with funny money but have a chance to win a draw prize and also represent the company they work for in the Casino Virgin Academy Industry Playoffs which are scheduled to take place later in the season.

“The Victoria HarbourCats were so pleased to be a part of the View Royal Casino’s Casino Virgin Academy Industry Invitational for so many reasons. It was an outstanding way for our business to partner with the View Royal Casino, and to do so in a tangible way, involving our staff, our
players and our fans. Our players really enjoyed the experience at the casino and learned how to play the games the right way within a first-class hospitality setting,” said Jim Swanson, General Manager and Vice-President, Victoria HarbourCats Baseball Club.

To learn more about Casino Virgin Academy program or to register your company, please visit http://www.viewroyalcasino.com/casino-virgin-academy/.

For further information, please contact:

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Sonja Mandic – Manager, Media and Responsible Gaming – Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
604.303.1000 or smandic@gcgaming.com

Vancouver, B.C. (July 29, 2014) – Ralph Bower spent 40 years of his professional life with the Vancouver Sun keenly watching the world pass by through the lens of a camera. During his illustrious career he won several national newspaper awards, many of which zoomed in on his passion for horse racing.

Ralph’s nickname is ‘Railbird’. He is the original. Many racing photographers and writers have adopted the handle but it will forever be attached to Ralph Bower, born and raised in North Vancouver.

In support of the Hastings Jockeys Benefit Fund, Bower has graciously offered more than
150 of his original horse racing photos to be on display beginning Monday, August 4 –
BC Cup Day at Hastings Racecourse.

The Ralph Bower Horse Racing Photo Gallery has been months in the making. The unveiling takes place at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, August 4 in the original Casino Room at Hastings, easily accessible from the tarmac area just steps away from the winner’s circle and open to the public, free of charge.

Prints of each exclusive and exquisite Bower photos will be available to the public with entire proceeds going to the Hastings Jockeys Benefit Fund. An 11” x 14” coloured or black and white print will go for $20; an 8” x 10” coloured or black and white print will sell for $15.

Local racing patrons will not believe what they are about to see. Over the years, Bower has captured world-renowned jockeys Willie Shoemaker, Johnny Longden, Chris McCarron, Sandy Hawley and Bill Hartack during Vancouver visits. There is one shot of Laffit Pincay, Jr., Longden and Shoemaker – all together and autographed.

Hollywood stars Mickey Rooney, Jack Klugman, Tim Conway and John Candy have all
been caught through Bower’s lenses during their various movie shoots at Hastings.

Local trainers, jockeys and horses are a big part of the Bower collection. Don Morrison, Sonny O’Connell, Terry Marshall, Harold and Frank Barroby they are all part of Bower’s legendary trainers’ collection of unforgettable photos. Hastings jockeys caught on camera in historic moments include Chris Loseth, Mario Gutierrez, Ken Skinner, Mickey

Walls, Sam Krasner and Nicola Wright, the only female rider to capture the BC Derby
(2002). Bower has also captured stunning and memorable moments of racing
champions Travelling Victor, Prince Scorpian, Delta Colleen and the greatest of them all, George Royal.

“For Mr. Bower to offer his collection to racing fans with all proceeds going to the Jockeys Benefit Fund is a wonderful gesture,” says Fund manager Jeannie Spence. “The people who will benefit from this are the backstretch workers in need and seniors who have left the track but are struggling to survive in today’s environment.”

General Manager Darren MacDonald at Hastings Racecourse has offered weekly prizes to racing fans supporting the cause. “We’ll have some attractive packages for our customers who contribute to the success of this venture,” MacDonald says. “I know that
– without a doubt – people are going to love what they see in the Ralph Bower Racing Photo Gallery. Everyone is welcome to drop by during race days and enjoy something they will never forget.”

Where: Hastings Racecourse – PNE Gate 6 or 9
When: Monday, August 4th – 12 pm
What: Official opening of the Ralph Bower Horse Racing Gallery

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Sonja Mandic
Manager, Media and Responsible Gaming Great Canadian Gaming Corporation smandic@gcgaming.com
604.303.1000

Surrey, B.C. (June 19, 2014): In the aftermath of the massive barn fire in Langley, B.C that resulted in the loss of 17 standardbreds, the horse racing community banded together Tuesday night and raised $30,000 in support of the impacted families.

“More than 200 people opened their hearts and wallets in an emotional show of support,” said Ken Stratton, General Manager of Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino. “The horse racing population can be very competitive on track but when it comes to lending a helping hand in the time of need, these people are incredible.

“Staff at Fraser Downs and Harness Racing BC stepped up to the plate by working 15- hour days to make this happen. Everyone volunteered their time for both the silent and live auctions, resulting in 100% of the proceeds going to the cause.”

Silent auction items such as suite tickets to the Elton John concert at Rogers Arena, a Vancouver Canucks’ jersey autographed by the entire team, a Grey Cup leather jacket and a beautifully framed commemorative picture from the opening ceremonies of the
2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver contributed to help the recovery and rebuilding process created by the fire.

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation properties Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver, B.C. and Ontario-based Georgian Downs and Flamboro Downs collected cash donations during race days at their respective sites. Of the total $30,000 raised, $10,000 was donated by Fraser Downs and Great Canadian Gaming Corporation while the remainder of the funds were collected through the silent auction event and fundraising efforts at the mentioned tracks.

At one point veteran Fraser Downs trainer and driver Dave Hudon and wife Kelly were patrolling the unfamiliar thoroughbred facility at Hastings raising funds through a 50-50 draw.

“This tragedy had a profound effect on many members of the horse racing community, keeping in mind there was no insurance for the assets lost in the fire,” Stratton said. “To see people come together in this fashion was an emotional experience for all of us.”

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Ken Stratton
General Manager
Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino kstratton@fraserdowns.com

Sonja Mandic
Manager, Media & Responsible Gaming
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
604.303.1000 smandic@gcgaming.com

Richmond, BC (June 19, 2014): In honour of River Rock Casino Resort’s 10th Anniversary, the River Rock Show Theatre kicked off the month of June with an exciting lineup of performances including Martin Short, Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues, Salt- n-Pepa with Shock G of Digital Underground, Powder Blues and Paul Rodgers.

This is not the first time that such great performers have graced the River Rock Show
Theatre stage. In the last 10 years, over 500 shows have been presented at the intimate
995 seat state-of-the-art theatre including legends such as Diana Ross, James Brown, INXS, Chris Rock, Liza Minnelli, Lionel Richie and Tony Bennett.

“The focus of the River Rock Show Theatre was to build a venue that offers diverse entertainment choices. To deliver on that promise, the theatre was built by the Gala Systems and allows us to have the flexibility of presenting high caliber concert performances, boxing events, multicultural and game shows. With a push of a button, the theatre is able to transform into various seating modes in under 10 minutes,” said Peter Goudron, Senior Vice President, Operations – West, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation.

The River Rock Show Theatre is not just a venue that features great artists, but is also a place where some of the wildest dreams and aspirations have become a reality.

In the case of Kelly Yu, the River Rock Show Theatre was where she had the opportunity to live her dream and not only meet Peter Frampton but also perform with him on stage. In 2008, Yu was a teenager who desperately wanted to give Frampton a sample of her music, so she waited for four hours outside the theatre’s back entrance with the hopes of meeting Frampton. When he passed by, she reached out and asked him to listen to her CD. He took her CD and liked what he heard so much that the next day, Frampton’s team got in touch with Yu to arrange their live, on stage performance. Their jam session left Yu star-struck and in shock. Frampton was quoted as saying, “I just heard her passion, it’s a funny word to be able to hear – but I could hear the passion. She is a virtuoso in the making on the guitar, and she is a wonderful piano player. One day I will be giving her my new CD and asking her to listen to it to see if she will let me sit in with her.”

Another special moment that occurred at the River Rock Show Theatre was related to a six-year-old autistic boy named Jacob Stengert, a true fan of the game show Deal or No Deal and host Howie Mandel. During Mandel’s performance at the theatre, Stengert’s parents reached out to see if they could get a photo signed by Mandel for their son. After hearing about Stengert’s story, the entertainment manager made arrangements for Mandel to personally call Jacob and speak to him directly. After the call, Jacob was ecstatic but it all became that much better when he was personally invited by Mandel to

see his second show the following night. When Jacob met Mandel, they had a great chat and even hugged each other. That night, before Jacob went to bed, he thanked his Dad for making his dream come true.

“There are so many personal stories where our guests were able to either fulfill a dream
or see a performer that they idolized for years right here at the River Rock Show
Theatre. One of my personal favourites was when we hosted The Price is Right Live and in the registration lineup a couple got engaged. The groom-to-be had special T-shirts
made that were similar to what other show attendees were wearing and when he
proposed the entire resort was cheering them on,” added Goudron.

To learn more about River Rock Casino Resort’s Diamond Anniversary calendar of events, please visit www.diamondcelebration.ca or www.riverrock.com

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River Rock Casino Resort is owned by the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC), Canada’s largest gaming service and hospitality operator with 17 facilities located throughout BC, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Washington State. Every year, River Rock Casino Resort provides support to the Richmond community through volunteering services, in-kind donations or financial contributions. Some of the charitable organizations that River Rock has supported are: Richmond Family Place, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, Richmond Food Bank, Richmond Society for Community Living, Richmond Chinese Community Society, and Volunteer Richmond Information Services. In 2013, the City of Richmond received $17.6 million from the River Rock Casino Resort in host local government payments and since River Rock’s inception, the city has received $113.9 million. These funds have been dedicated to the construction costs of the Richmond Olympic Oval as well as certain community grants, and future revenue will fund the construction of the new Minoru Aquatic Centre.

For further media inquiries please contact: Sonja Mandic
Manager, Media and Responsible Gaming
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
604.303.1000 smandic@gcgaming.com

Richmond, BC (June 11, 2014): Throughout the month of June, River Rock Casino Resort is marking its 10th Anniversary and celebrating a milestone that would not have been possible to achieve without the dedication of over 1,000 employees who deliver memorable experiences every single day to thousands of local and international guests.

In the case of Jonathan Sarino, Manager of Slots, River Rock was a place that provided him with an opportunity to build a brand new career path. Sarino immigrated to Canada in 2004 and was a certified dentist in Philippines with his own practice. Soon after his arrival to Vancouver he realized that his professional designation would not be recognized. “I remember being accepted to a dental hygiene program in Prince George, but felt that maybe it was time to try something new,” said Sarino. With that attitude, Sarino applied for a job at River Rock and was hired as a dealer.

Today, Sarino looks back and remembers that he has spent more time in the gaming industry than practicing dentistry and does not contemplate going back to his original career choice. “While working at River Rock I have not only learned new skills, but have been able to grow and develop my new career. I started as a dealer, then got promoted to a slot attendant and today manage the slot department that has about 50 employees. The best part of my job is being able to build relationships with guests and coworkers but also being able to see how my suggestions and contributions have an impact on the overall operation.”

Sarino’s story is not the only one of triumph and perseverance as River Rock is comprised of a diverse group of individuals. The depth of diversity can be experienced by the 78 different languages and dialects spoken at River Rock.

As a former police sergeant in Singapore, Rishi Khaira’s career started at Boulevard Casino but soon after continued at River Rock where Khaira found his new calling. Over the last four years, Khaira was a member of the security department and today holds the title of Assistant General Manager.

“When I compare my time with other River Rock employees, my four years seem immaterial but I have to admit that the position I currently have is not a job but a career. River Rock is a place that drives people to grow and develop but at the same time recognizes and encourages performance. Every day is different as there are new obstacles and opportunities that need to be addressed,” added Khaira.

“I am extremely proud of our people as they shape every single aspect of our operation and ensure that River Rock delivers on its promise of providing exceptional entertainment opportunities,” said Peter Goudron, Senior Vice President Operations- West, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation.

As the third largest employer in Richmond, River Rock invested $51.4 million in salaries, wages and benefits in 2013.

To learn more about River Rock Casino Resort’s upcoming 10th Anniversary calendar of events, which includes a $150,000 cash draw, diamonds and grand prize Silver Jaguar XF 2.0T giveaway accompanied by diamond themed dining, hotel and entertainment offerings please visit www.diamondcelebration.ca or www.riverrock.com .

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River Rock Casino Resort is owned by the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC), Canada’s largest gaming service and hospitality operator with 17 facilities located throughout BC, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Washington State. Every year, River Rock Casino Resort provides support to the Richmond community through volunteering services, in-kind donations or financial contributions. Some of the charitable organizations that River Rock has supported are: Richmond Family Place, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, Richmond Food Bank, Richmond Society for Community Living, Richmond Chinese Community Society, and Volunteer Richmond Information Services. In 2013, the City of Richmond received $17.6 million from the River Rock Casino Resort in host local government payments and since River Rock’s inception; the city has received $113.9 million. These funds have been dedicated to the construction costs of the Richmond Olympic Oval as well as certain community grants, and future revenue will fund the construction of the new Minoru Aquatic Centre.

For further media inquiries please contact: Sonja Mandic
Manager, Media and Responsible Gaming
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
604.303.1000 smandic@gcgaming.com

Surrey, B.C. (June 6, 2014): The horse racing community has banded together to help the principals of JJJ Stables, owners of the 17 standardbreds that died in a massive barn fire in Langley, B.C.

“It’s the worst thing that can happen when you’re in the racing industry,” said Chuck Keeling, Vice President, Stakeholder Relations and Responsible Gaming at Great Canadian Gaming Corporation. “It is a horrific loss for everyone.”

In an effort to assist JJJ Stables and families impacted by the Langley barn fire, four Great Canadian Gaming Corporation racetrack facilities have initiated fund-raising plans as a show of support in the recovery process. The horses and equipment lost in the fire were uninsured.

Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver, B.C., Fraser Downs Racetrack in Surrey, B.C. as well as Ontario-based Georgian Downs and Flamboro Downs will be collecting cash donations from Saturday, June 7 to Tuesday, June 17.

Fraser Downs and Harness Racing B.C. will co-host a fund-raising evening at Fraser Downs on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. with a wine and cheese reception in the Homestretch at Fraser Downs. The evening will include a silent auction.

Those wishing to contribute to the silent auction should deliver their items to the Fraser Downs reception desk prior to Sunday, June 15. All items collected will be on display in the Fraser Downs Atrium from Sunday, June 15 to Tuesday, June 17. For more information contact Fraser Downs Racetrack & Casino at 604.576.9141.

Langley Township Fire Chief Russ Jenkins said officials may never know what caused the extensive fire. “It was fully involved when we got there,” he told The Vancouver Sun. “The main structure of the stable and the roof had collapsed. In my 22 years in the Township, this is the worst one I can imagine in terms of animal casualties.”

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For further information contact:

Sonja Mandic
Manager, Media & Responsible Gaming Great Canadian Gaming Corporation smandic@gcgaming.com
Direct: 604.303.6169