Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan said, “With respect to augmenting gaming revenues, economic development, boosting tourism, and significant job creation, Durham Live represents an unparalleled opportunity for Durham Region and the Province of Ontario. Located in Southern Ontario in the Regional Municipality of Durham, what is expected to be a major tourist destination and create upwards of 10,000 new local jobs, Durham Live is being developed by Triple Properties, and in addition to a full-service casino, Durham Live Casino, will reportedly offer a five-star hotel, convention centre, film studios, boutique hotel, waterpark, office tower, restaurants, cinemas, and other attractions, according to a Wednesday news release from the City of Pickering.

In a Tuesday news release, Canadian casino and hospitality operator, the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (TSX:GC), announced that they will move forward with municipal permitting for a premier casino resort at the site of a massive entertainment development, Durham Live, recently approved for the city of Pickering at Church and Bayly streets. Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Ontario, Indepth / Featured Articles Betting on sports futures, props and lay bets.

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