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Toronto officially has live gaming tables.
The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation announced that its subsidiary, One Toronto Gaming (“OTG”), has received the necessary municipal zoning approvals from the City of Toronto to offer table games at Casino Woodbine.
And as a result of the approval, there are now 50 “live dealer” table games at Casino Woodbine.
This marks the first time that live dealer table games are available in the GTA.
$30M in annual city revenue expected from Woodbine casino expansion, but concerns persist. In 2022, when the facility is fully built-out, the city can expect to receive $26 to $31 million a year. Date: December 4, 2019. 2 Introduction Ontario Gaming GTA LP is developing the Woodbine Casino Expansion Project, a multi-phase, mixed-use development project. The Rexdale - Casino Woodbine Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) is the first CBA of this magnitude and scale in Ontario that contains hard targets and a clear accountability framework. Together, the City of Toronto and One Toronto Gaming have agreed to ensure that the opportunities related to the expansion of the casino and the. The Toronto City Council has voted in favor of a casino gaming expansion at Woodbine Racetrack, according to reports. The City Council approved the casino expansion in a vote of 25-19 following Wednesday's debate. With slots and wagering on horse r. Further to the City of Toronto announcement on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 that certain businesses, including casinos, will be required to remain closed, Casino Woodbine will remain temporarily closed until further notice.
According to a release by the Gaming Corporation, OTG has also added a diverse mix of new electronic table and “stadium style” gaming positions that can accommodate up to 331 players in addition to the live dealer games.
#Toronto, the wait is over…
Live Table Games are now here! pic.twitter.com/shqOskitv6
— Casino Woodbine (@CasinoWoodbine) August 28, 2018
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An additional 50 live dealer table games and over 300 slot machines are anticipated by the end of the year, adding jobs in the province, says the company’s president.
“This is another important achievement for One Toronto Gaming, made possible by the hard work from our team in collaboration with stakeholders including OLG, our regulators, and the City of Toronto,” stated Rod Baker, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
“This not only is a significant step in the expansion and overall development of Casino Woodbine, but this additional gaming amenity has generated over 400 new jobs, and will create another 300 by the end of 2018.”
Earlier this year, Toronto City Council approved expanded gaming at the Woodbine Racetrack.
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Toronto is getting a new casino. Earlier today, city council approved the much debated expansion of the Woodbine Racetrack in Etobicoke into a gambling wonderland with five new facilities featuring restaurants, bars, retail, a performance venue and office space.
The casino marks just one of two ambitious projects planned for the Toronto area. A sprawling new casino, hotel and waterpark is also expected to be built in nearby Pickering.
This rendering shows the scope of the new casino in Etobicoke. Image courtesy Woodbine Entertainment Group.
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Gaming at Woodbine Racetrack currently brings in about $16 million in annual revenues for the city. It's predicted that once the casino is in operation, the amount could rise to between $26 million and $31 million per year.
And the major Woodbine casino item as amended is APPROVED by Toronto City Council, 26-15. Expanded gambling coming to North Etobicoke. pic.twitter.com/CtDZStSaiG
— Matt Elliott (@GraphicMatt) April 26, 2018Not everyone is on board with the plans. Councillor Joe Cressy tried to put forward a motion to limit the Woodbine casino's operating hours to no more than 18 hours per day. It failed.
In 2018, in Toronto, City Council is about to approve the expansion of gambling and casino facilities in Etobicoke in order to spur economic development. This is the absolute wrong way to build a healthy and economically strong City.
— Joe Cressy (@joe_cressy) April 26, 2018Another motion sought to develop a child care centre near the casino with a stipulation that the casino operators put up as much as $5 million to make it happen. It passed.
The casino is one step closer to reality, now it's up to the province of Ontario and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. This final approval is expected to be a mere formality.