KAWARTHA LAKES-Â Great Canadian Gaming in Ontario will be reopening its 11 properties on September 28, 2020 as part of Ontario’s Stage 3 framework for the reopening of its economy. This includes Shorelines Casino in Peterborough. Great Blue Heron Casino in Port Perry is also opening on September 28th.
As part of that framework, the Company says it will be adhering to provincial guidelines, which include indoor gathering limits up to a maximum of 50 guests, and will not include the operation of table games or other amenities.
“I’m pleased we are able to safely reopen our facilities in Ontario and New Brunswick, allowing us to bring back to work team members in each province,” stated Rod Baker, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation  provided today an update on the status of the Company’s 25 operations across Canada.  On March 16, 2020, Great Canadian suspended operations at all its properties to contribute to the containment of COVID-19.
“Once open, gaming revenues in each jurisdiction will be significantly reduced due to operating restrictions,” Baker continued. “The reductions will be especially significant for our Ontario properties where, due to the 50-guest maximum restriction, we expect no material financial benefit to the Company from our 11 Ontario locations.”
“In B.C., no approval has been granted for casinos to reopen, and as such, the Company will continue to manage its assets in the closed state,” Baker concluded.
