Pickering Casino Resort Officially Opens in Canada

Updated on 04/02/2026

Many guests witnessed the official opening celebration of Pickering Casino Resort on the 27trh of April 2023, after its unveiling a while back. The $500m casino begun operations amidst a lot of fun as guests were treated to several entertaining activities.  Renowned Canadian singer and songwriter Bryan Adams thrilled the guests during the opening ceremony.

Many important guests were present at the resort opening, including Duncan Hannay, the OGL President and CEO, Peter Bethlenfalvy, the Ontario Minister of Finance, and Kevin Ashe, the Mayor of Pickering. Hannay noted that the Pickering Casino Resort allows Canadian players to enjoy a modern casino.

To begin the opening of the resort, Matt Antinson, the CEO of Great Canadian Entertainment, greeted the guests and announced the official commencement of the event. Anfinson pressed the red button that started confetti rain while Mayor Ashe did the countdown to the grand opening.

Bryan Adams later took the stage to entertain the guests with his all-time popular and hit songs.

About Pickering Casino Resort

Pickering Casino Resort is located at the Durham Live entertainment campus, easily accessible to many visitors. The resort boasts a hotel with 275 luxury rooms and other amenities to enable you to lodge comfortably. Visitors can also access over 2,000 slot machines and 90 table games. Compared to online slots casinos, this is a huge selection to choose from.

In addition to offering casino services, Pickering Casino Resort donated $50K to the Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation. This gesture was to support the residents of the Durham Region in providing quality healthcare services.

So, visitors planning to visit the resort will enjoy an awesome gaming experience and world-class amenities. The resort will also provide quality customer support service to handle customer queries promptly.

Gambling Awareness: Staying in the Green

At CanadaCasino, we believe that the best way to enjoy online gaming is to stay informed and in control. In the Canadian market, gambling should always be viewed as a form of paid entertainment, much like a movie ticket or a hockey game—never as a source of income.

The Golden Rules of Responsible Play

To keep your experience positive, we recommend following the Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines developed by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction:

  • Set a Hard Budget: Only wager what you can afford to lose. Once that “entertainment fund” is gone, it is time to log off.
  • Time Management: Use your phone or casino tools to set session timers. It is easy to lose track of time when you’re on a roll.
  • Avoid “The Chase”: Trying to win back losses is the most common pitfall. Accept a loss as the “cost of play” and walk away.
  • Play Sober and Focused: Never gamble when you are stressed, upset, or under the influence of alcohol or substances.

If you ever feel that gambling is no longer just entertainment, it’s important to know that help is available. Independent organizations like GambleAware provide free, confidential advice, tools, and support for anyone looking to understand their gambling habits better or seek professional help.

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Marcelo is an Editorial Specialist specializing in the iGaming sector, with over five years of experience managing and optimizing more than 20 casino and sportsbook websites across global markets. He has worked with leading operators, where he focused on transparent, data-driven content strategies that promote responsible gambling. His expertise spans Web Optimization management, product coordination, and operational efficiency, ensuring consistent performance and compliance.

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