Great Canadian Gaming Announces the Temporary Suspension of Operations at Casino Nova Scotia Halifax

Great Canadian Gaming Announces the Temporary Suspension of Operations at Casino Nova Scotia Halifax

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TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2020 /CNW/ - Further to the announcement on November 24, 2020 from the Nova Scotia provincial government that certain businesses in certain regions, such as casinos, will be required to close as part of the effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (TSX:GC) ("Great Canadian" or "the Company") will be suspending operations at Casino Nova Scotia Halifax as of Wednesday, November 25, 2020  at 11:59pm AST. Casino Nova Scotia Sydney will remain open.

Great Canadian is committed to providing a safe environment for both its guests and team members and introduced significant health and safety protocols as part of the reopening of the Company's properties in Ontario and New Brunswick on September 28, 2020, followed by its properties in Nova Scotia on October 5, 2020.

Great Canadian will continue to support the efforts of provincial governments, public health authorities, regulators and Crown partners in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Details regarding the reopening of Casino Nova Scotia Halifax will be announced at a later date.

Below is an overview of the operational status of the Company's properties:

Current Status of Operations

Ontario

Current Status


Ontario

Current Status

Casino Woodbine

Reopened September 28 with guest capacity of 50, no table games or food & beverage amenities; Closed October 9


Elements Casino Grand River

Reopened September 28; Guest capacity 50, no table games or food & beverage amenities

Elements Casino Mohawk

Reopened September 28 with guest capacity of 50, no table games or food & beverage amenities; Closed November 15


Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands

Reopened September 28; Guest capacity 50, no table games or food & beverage amenities

Elements Casino Flamboro

Reopened September 28 with guest capacity of 50, no table games or food & beverage amenities; Closed November 15


Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs

Reopened September 28; Guest capacity 50, no table games or food & beverage amenities

Casino Ajax

Reopened September 28 with guest capacity of 50, no table games or food & beverage amenities; Closed November 22


Shorelines Casino Belleville

Reopened September 28; Guest capacity 50, no table games or food & beverage amenities

Great Blue Heron Casino

Reopened September 28 with guest capacity of 50, no table games or food & beverage amenities; Closed November 22


Shorelines Casino Peterborough

Reopened September 28; Guest capacity 50, no table games or food & beverage amenities

Elements Casino Brantford

Reopened September 28; Guest capacity 50, no table games or food & beverage amenities




 

New Brunswick

Current Status


Nova Scotia

Current Status

Casino New Brunswick

Reopened September 28; Closed October 9; Reopened October 23; Guest capacity of 50, no table games or food & beverage amenities


Casino Nova Scotia Halifax

Reopened October 5 with guest capacity of approximately 20% pre closure; limited table games and food and beverage amenities introduced November 12; Closed beginning November 26

British Columbia

Current Status


Casino Nova Scotia Sydney

Reopened October 5; Guest capacity approximately 20% of pre closure capacity, no table games or food & beverage amenities

All properties in British Columbia

All properties in British Columbia closed since March 16

ABOUT GREAT CANADIAN GAMING CORPORATION

Founded in 1982, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is an Ontario based company that operates 25 gaming, entertainment and hospitality facilities in Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Fundamental to the Company's culture is its commitment to social responsibility. "PROUD of our people, our business, our community" is Great Canadian's brand that unifies the Company's community, volunteering and social responsibility efforts. Under the PROUD program, Great Canadian annually supports over 1,400 charitable and non-profit organizations across Canada. In each Canadian gaming jurisdiction, a significant portion of gross gaming revenue from gaming facilities is retained by our Crown partners on behalf of their provincial government for the purpose of supporting programs like healthcare, education and social services.

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
39 Wynford Drive
North York, ON
M3C 3K5
Website: www.gcgaming.com

SOURCE Great Canadian Gaming Corporation

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