Second AGCO Fine in Less Than a Month for Great Canadian

Posted on: May 9, 2025, 08:58h. 

Last updated on: May 9, 2025, 09:38h.

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  • AGCO slaps $151K fine on Great Canadian Entertainment
  • Casino Resort Toronto, Casino Ajax, Pickering Casino alleged to have allowed in minors

Great Canadian Entertainment (GCE) has been slapped with its second fine in less than a month by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), this latest one for allegedly failing to prevent minors from accessing Toronto-area casinos.

The new High Limit Table Games Room at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto is one of the amenities at the destination. The AGCO announced it has fined Great Canadian $151,000. Image/Great Canadian Entertainment.

According to an AGCO statement, an investigation revealed that in four separate incidents, minors allegedly gained access to casino floors, and some of them were engaged in gambling. 

Two of the incidents were at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto while there was one at each Casino Ajax and Pickering Casino Resort.

The AGCO issued $151K in penalties to GCE. A casino operator served with a fine can appeal it to the Licence Appeal Tribunal, independent of the AGCO.

$120K Fine last Month

“Ontario casino operators have an obligation to ensure minors are not able to access casino floors or activities such as slot machines or table games,” said AGCO CEO and Registrar Dr. Karin Schnarr. “The AGCO will continue to monitor and hold all casino operators accountable for fulfilling this important role.”

Anyone under the age of 19 is prohibited from entering a gambling site in the province. AGCO standards also stipulate that casino employees have the necessary competitive, skills and training to carry out their duties, including age verification.

Last month AGCO issued a CA$120K fine against Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto for failing to detect a cheat-at-play and dealer collusion scheme at the property.

“We hold ourselves to the highest standards of security and integrity across our 23 operations nationwide,” said Great Canadian Entertainment’s  Executive Vice President of External Relations and Business Development Chuck Keeling. “These incidents were self-reported, and we accept the AGCO’s determination. We’ve taken corrective action and remain fully committed to meeting all regulatory requirements going forward.”