Pickering Casino Resort Unveils Cutting-Edge Poker Room

Southern Ontario's Pickering Casino Resort, operated by Great Canadian Entertainment, is set to mark a milestone with the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art poker room on Monday, January 29, 2024.

The facility, boasting 18 tables, occupies the 3rd floor of the hotel, offering a sprawling 20,000 sq ft of gaming space.

Great Canadian Entertainment, a premier casino operator established in 1982, manages a portfolio of 25 gaming destinations spanning Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.

Through its PROUD program, the company actively supports over 1,400 charitable and non-profit organizations nationwide.

The newly inaugurated poker room, operational 24/7 from noon onwards, features 16 traditional tables and two private high-stakes rooms catering to patrons seeking a more exclusive gaming environment.

Pickering Casino Resort aims to provide an immersive gaming experience with a dedicated bar and tableside delivery from The District.

Michael Kim, Executive VP of Great Canadian Entertainment, expressed the company's excitement about the new poker room as a valuable addition to its first-class offerings.

The launch further reinforces the casino's commitment to delivering immersive gaming and live entertainment experiences, complementing existing attractions such as the casino, sportsbook, and The Arena.

Great Canadian Rewards Members can enjoy exclusive promotions at the casino, underscoring the company's dedication to enhancing the guest experience.

The free-to-join program extends its benefits to guests across the operator's 12 casino locations in Ontario, including the newest properties, Pickering Casino Resort and Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto.

Despite the casino's expansion, not all stakeholders are content. The Mississaugas of Scugog Island, owners of Great Blue Heron Casino, expressed dissatisfaction, asserting that the Pickering Casino Resort launch violated a previous agreement with the provincial government.

Chief Kelly LaRocca believes that the casino's opening breaches agreements to limit gambling establishments in the Durham region.