Canada
A Message From Peter Meredith, Chairman of the Board of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation today issued the following statement from Peter Meredith, Chairman of the Board of the Company.
“Given the rapidly escalating COVID-19 pandemic and the significant global uncertainty that has ensued, on behalf of the entire Board of Directors of the Company, we extend our heartfelt thoughts to our shareholders and stakeholders, as well as their families and friends during this unprecedented period. The effects of this emergency may be felt for some time, and thus, good corporate governance is crucial in these extraordinary circumstances. You can trust that our Board is dedicated to timely yet prudent decisions, transparent communication and resilient measures to ensure the long-term stability of the Company.
Under the strong leadership of Rod Baker, the Company’s CEO, our caring, diligent and experienced management team is working with our Board to actively monitor the implications that COVID-19 has had- and may have- on the future of our business. We would also like to acknowledge the incredible efforts that have been undertaken, and continue, across the Company by our operating teams who have been working tirelessly throughout this period to ensure the health and safety of our team members and guests.
This unprecedented situation has no playbook, but our team is well prepared and well-equipped, and making thoughtful decisions on a day-by-day or even hour-by-hour basis. We are making vital strategic and operating decisions to ensure that the Company is in the best possible position to withstand the ongoing volatility.
In our effort to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to protect the health of our team members and guests, we worked closely with the respective lottery corporations to suspend operations at the Company’s 25 facilities across Canada. Unfortunately, these closures have impacted a significant number of our team members in Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. We are hopeful that the suspension of our operations is for a short duration and we look forward to welcoming back our valued team members and guests with the reopening of our facilities.
Recognizing the collective efforts being adopted nationally to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Company will be holding its annual general meeting (“AGM”) entirely virtually at the advice of our Board of Directors and guidance from the Canadian Securities Administrators. The Company remains committed to providing a safe environment for all its constituents and is thankful for the opportunity to utilize modern technology that will allow our shareholders to be safe while having the opportunity to participate and engage in our upcoming AGM. Full details regarding the AGM, voting and attendance on a virtual basis will be available in the Company’s information circular and proxy materials to be filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) in the coming week.
More than ever, we are grateful for the continued support of our dedicated shareholders. As we are sure all investors can appreciate, this is a rapidly evolving situation, and we will endeavour to continue to keep you informed of material developments as they occur.”
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.
SOURCE: Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
Canada
Rivalry to Report First Quarter 2024 Results on May 30
Rivalry Corp. (the “Company” or “Rivalry”) (TSXV: RVLY) (OTCQX: RVLCF) (FSE: 9VK), the leading sportsbook and iGaming operator for Gen Z, today announced details of its planned release of first quarter 2024 financial results.
The Company expects to file its Q1 2024 results the morning of Thursday, May 30, 2024 prior to the commencement of TSXV trading. Management plans to host an investor conference call that same day at 10:00 am EDT to discuss the results.
Conference Call Details |
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Timing: | Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:00 am EDT |
Dial-in: | 1-800-717-1738 (toll free) or (+1) 289-514-5100 (local or international calls) |
Webcast: | A live webcast can be accessed from the Events section of the Company’s website at rivalrycorp.com |
A replay of the webcast will be archived on the Company’s website for one year. | |
Canada
Play’n GO announces partnership with Canadian operator Loto-Québec
Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced a partnership with Canadian operator Loto-Québec, launching the Swedish gaming giant’s games into another Canadian province.
Already active in another Canadian province , this partnership sees Play’n GO’s content available in the province of Québec exclusively with Loto-Québec, a state-owned corporation, where online players now have access to titles such as Tome of Madness.
Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer, Play’n GO said: “At Play’n GO, we have always been clear in our vision to be active in every regulated market in the world, and this partnership with Loto-Québec is the next step on that journey.
“Our past success in Canada gives us confidence that players in Québec will enjoy the best Play’n GO content, and we look forward to many years of success with Loto-Québec in the province.”
Stéphane Martel, Head of Product and Innovation at Loto-Québec added: “As the sole iGaming operator in Québec, we pride ourselves on offering titles that truly add value to our platform, lotoquebec.com. We are happy to bring Play’n GO games to our players.”
Canada
Court Decision Upholds iGaming Ontario’s Model
iGaming Ontario has welcomed the decision of the Ontario Superior Court, which found that iGaming Ontario’s model is consistent with the Criminal Code and that iGaming Ontario is conducting and managing igaming in the province.
“We have always been confident in our model and are pleased that the court has ruled in our favour, and that Ontarians can continue to play with confidence in our regulated igaming market,” said Martha Otton, Executive Director of iGaming Ontario.
“Ontario’s model meets the requirements and contributes to the public good by protecting players, their data and their funds, while helping to fund priority public services in Ontario, and bringing well-paid, high-tech jobs and economic development to Ontario,” Otton added.
In dismissing the application brought forward by the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK), the Superior Court found that iGaming Ontario is the “operating mind” behind Ontario’s competitive igaming market in accordance with the conduct and manage requirements of the Criminal Code.
iGaming Ontario will continue to conduct and manage igaming as it has since the launch of the regulated market on April 4, 2022.
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