AGCO Fines Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto $350K for Wild Party
Posted on: June 26, 2025, 04:25h.
Last updated on: June 26, 2025, 04:27h.
- Wild party on casino floor after German DJ Boris Brejcha event in theatre
- Police called after numerous criminal and medical incidents
- Great Canadian has 15 days to appeal fine decision
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) today announced a CAD $350,000 fine issued against Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto for what the AGCO said was multiple violations of provincial gaming standards.
Out-of-Control Party on Gaming Floor
Specifically, the penalties revolve around an impromptu after-party electronic dance music event held in the pre-dawn hours on the casino gaming floor.
The dance event was held Sept. 27, 2024, and was attended by thousands of people, hosted in the theatre adjacent to the casino.
The event was Boris Brejcha, a German DJ and record producer. Brejcha frequently wears a joker mask at his events, based on a Carnival of Venice design.
Patrons Climbing Onto Slot Machines
According to the AGCO, in a statement today, the party got out of control. There was disorderly behaviour, widespread intoxification, numerous criminal and medical incidents inside and outside the venue. Included in that were alleged assaults, drug overdoses and acts of public indecency.
Paid duty officers were on site during the party, but additional police and emergency services had to be called to help manage the situation. Failure to maintain control compromises the security, safety and integrity of the casino floor. AGCO said in a statement today that the operator also failed to promptly report what happened at the event to AGCO, as is required.
$350K Fine
Casino operators have a fundamental duty to control their gaming environment,” said Dr. Karin Schnarr, Chief Executive Officer and Registar, AGCO. “Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto’s lapses in this incident compromised the safety of patrons and the security and integrity of the gaming floor.”
Management at the casino approved an unscheduled request by the performing artist to host an after-party on an active gaming floor, where the artist and 400 people partied. The artist performed amidst operational table games and gaming machines, without any prior risk assessment or planning.
Security personnel lost control of the situation, with witness reports saying that an attendee was climbing onto slot machines. Great Canadian has 15 days to appeal the Registrar’s decision.
We respect the AGCO’s decision and fully acknowledge its role in setting and enforcing the standards that guide the gaming industry,” said a Great Casino Resort Toronto spokesperson. “We take full responsibility for this incident, and we have acted thoroughly to address it and have imposed multiple compliance safeguards to prevent a similar incident. Our entire organization remains firmly committed to the highest standards of compliance and accountability.”
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