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AGCO Fines Great Canadian Entertainment CA$151K

The Ontario gambling regulator has once again targeted Great Canadian Gaming. The watchdog claims that three properties have violated gambling laws.

Written by Casino House Group Editorial Team

Published on May 7, 2025

Summary

The Ontario gambling regulator has once again targeted Great Canadian Gaming.
The watchdog claims that three properties have violated gambling laws.
In this situation, the properties in question reportedly permitted minors to enter the gaming floor.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has imposed a CA$151,000 fine on Great Canadian Entertainment. This penalty arises from multiple alleged violations of local gambling regulations cited by the commission.

AGCO targets Toronto-area land-based casinos anew

AGCO reported that there were four incidents where minors were allegedly permitted to enter casino floors, and some of these minors were also allowed to gamble. These violations occurred at the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, which had two incidents, and one incident each took place at Casino Ajax and Pickering Casino Resort, as per an official press release by the regulator. Dr. Karin Schnarr, the CEO and Registrar of AGCO, commented on the situation, stating: Ontario casino operators must ensure that minors do not gain access to casino floors or engage in activities such as slot machines or table games. AGCO will continue to oversee and hold all casino operators accountable for maintaining these important standards. The regulator reminded all involved parties that they are responsible for preventing anyone under the age of 19 from accessing the gaming floors, except for those employed by the casino. Even in such cases, these individuals must possess the necessary competence, skill, experience, and training before being allowed on the gaming floors.

Not Toronto’s casinos' first regulatory run-in

The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto was previously penalized with a CA$120,000 fine by regulators in April. The fine was imposed because the casino allegedly failed to identify a cheating incident involving two transactions and two customers. In the most recent enforcement action, the casino was fined CA$51,000, while the other two properties involved were each fined CA$50,000.