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CTV News
17-07-2025
- Business
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Gateway Casinos confirms purchase of Kingsway property in Sudbury
Years after the Kingsway Entertainment District failed, the operators of Sudbury's casino have confirmed they have purchased land in the same area. Gateway Casinos had planned to build a new casino on the Kingsway property, located near the Moonlight Beach area of the city, on land owned by Sudbury developer Dario Zulich. Costs ballooned The casino was supposed to be built alongside a new Sudbury Arena and a hotel, but years of legal battles delayed construction. By the time those hurdles had been cleared, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and costs ballooned from around $100 million to more than $200 million. The project was cancelled in July 2022. Mayor Paul Lefebvre, elected in October 2022, is instead moving ahead with a $200 million events centre downtown. Gateway, which had planned to move from its current location in Chelmsford to the larger casino on The Kingsway, was badly hit by the pandemic and went largely silent on its long-term plans for Sudbury. But on Thursday, spokesperson Rob Mitchell confirmed the land purchase. 'Gateway can confirm that the company has purchased a parcel of land at 2700 on The Kingsway,' Mitchell said in an email. 'The sale took place on June 30, 2025. At the present time, Gateway has no further public statement to make regarding any potential future development at the site.'
CTV News
16-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
London receives payment from OLG for hosting Gateway Casinos
The Gateway Casino in London, Ont. is seen in this undated file image. (File) The city of London has received its latest payment from the province for hosting Gateway Casinos. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) paid city hall more than $1.5 million. It's for the first quarter of the fiscal year, running from April to June.
CTV News
10-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Casino Rama undergoes multi-million dollar transformation
Casino Rama Resort is in the midst of a multi-million dollar major transformation. Over the past several months, the resort has launched a wave of upgrades, from new dining and entertainment options to refreshed hotel accommodations and spas. Gateway Casinos and Entertainment has been working with its partners at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and Rama First Nation, embarking on the major refurbishment project. Friday marked a milestone with the grand opening of MATCH Eatery and Public House, the latest addition to the resort's lineup of attractions. Located just inside the main rotunda, staff says MATCH brings a modern pub-style dining experience to the heart of the casino. MATCH Restaurant An undated image of MATCH Eatery & Public House at Casino Rama. (Supplied) This dining experience is one of many new additives to the resort with an ambitious effort to draw in excitement to the property that has been standing since July 1996. 'We certainly want to remain competitive within our market place. There are three large resort casinos in the province and we want to continue to be the premier and casino of choice for all patrons in Ontario,' shared Tara Woodward, general manager of Casino Rama. MATCH is the second new restaurant to open recently, following the debut of Chow Lucky Noodle Bar last fall. A new spa facility has been added on the ground floor, with saunas, steam rooms, and the pool still located on the third. Hotel rooms are now being renovated, beginning with the second level. Casino Rama Casino Rama in Orillia, Ont. (CTV News/Rob Cooper) Friday's grand opening drew in a crowd of leaders including OLG Chair Jim Warren, OLG President and CEO Duncan Hannay, AGCO Chief Registrar Karin Schnaar, Rama First Nation Chief Ted Williams, and Orillia Mayor Don McIsaac. Plans are also in place to open Atlas Steak and Seafood at the former St. Germain's location part of a premium dining push. The casino floor has also received a new look with upgraded slot machines. The revitalization's economic impact has been huge, according to Casino Rama officials, boosting jobs for more than 60 tradespeople and labourers working on the renovations. The entertainment lineup continues to draw crowds with a list of fan favourites set to hit the stage this summer.
