Gateway Casino North Bay Ontario
It's been quiet, but things are moving along in the background as Gateway Casinos continues to plan for its North Bay location on Pinewood Park Drive.
Cascades Casino North Bay Review. On May 31, 2019, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited broke ground for its new $31 million Cascades Casino North Bay at 300 Pinewood Park Drive in Callandar, Ontario. The approximately $31 million investment will reportedy span over 39,000 square feet and feature 300 slots and eight live table games. Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd has announced it is reopening most of its Ontario locations. The Casino Rama resort in Orillia will remain closed. Cascades Casino in North Bay is.
- The operator will now take over day to day operations of gambling activities at 9 existing Ontario casinos, as well as the impending construction of two new casinos in the northern region. Current Ontario casinos transitioning to the Gateway management system include: Ontario North Bundle. OLG Casino Sault Ste. Marie; OLG Slots at Sudbury Downs.
- With over 25 years in operation, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited is one of the largest gaming and entertainment companies in Canada. Amazing individuals just like you from across Canada in British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta, are a part of the Gateway family.
- The proposed new entertainment and casino complex in North Bay is the latest announcement by Gateway following the news this month of the completion of a CAD 18 million (USD 13.4 M) renovation and rebranding of Gateway Casinos Hanover site to Playtime Hanover.
A source close to City Hall tells BayToday that Gateway has already submitted extensive plans to the city for a 20 to $24 million facility covering a seven-acre parcel of land bordered by Pinewood Park Drive, Highway 11 and the PetroCanada station.
'We don't have a signed purchase agreement or sale as yet for any property in North Bay so I can't make any announcement or confirm any details at this time, ' Gateway spokesman Rob Mitchell told BayToday.
He says he's not aware that Gateway has prepared an application for a building permit.
'I wouldn't be surprised. That would be pro forma because we are going to build something but I'm not aware of a building permit application gone forward at this point in time.'
Mitchell says he has no confirmation as yet for when a construction date will be.
'I know negotiations continue for the site in North Bay but I can't confirm anything. I understand it's still with the legal team.'
In September, Gateway announced it has abandoned efforts to buy land across from the North Bay Regional Hospital.
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The Pinewood location is expected to be more than just a few tables and slot machines.
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'We do believe in creating an entertainment experience whether you're a gambler or not and we try to create a number of compelling reasons for folks to come in and have a great meal or enjoy some entertainment,' Carrie Kormos, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications told BayToday in 2016.
Kormos said Gateway had already done some research and looked at market capacity with competing facilities in Sudbury and Orillia, but will be doing more with local stakeholders to 'really understand the market and scope out what we think would be the best fit in terms of the size and scale of the amenities for the community of North Bay'.
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BayToday has also learned that the property immediately to the south of the casino land has been bought by a Toronto developer, however, details on that project were not immediately available.
In response to the Ontario government announcement that London-Middlesex, and Simcoe-Muskoka region has moved to Control (Red) Level, the operations at Gateway London Fairgrounds Casino and Gateway Innisfil Casino will be temporarily suspended effective 12:01 a.m. Monday, December 14.
'Gateway Casinos created a clean, safe and enjoyable entertainment environment through a robust health and safety plan as part of the original reopening of our properties throughout Ontario in October,' says Rob Mitchell, Director of Communications.
'The health and safety of all employees, customers, and the community remain the highest priority at Gateway and all properties will continue to work with local and provincial governments; public health authorities, and regulators to collaboratively prevent the spread of COVID-19. Details regarding the reopening of these casinos will be announced at a later time when public health officials re-evaluate provincial coding designations for the COVID-19 pandemic.'
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