On July 6, the newly opened Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, owned by Great Canadian Entertainment, is excited to reveal the newest updates to its landmark $1 billion property, including the Great Canadian Toronto Poker Room, slated to open later this summer, and the August 1st opening of the new 400-room “The Hotel at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto.”
In addition, guests can now book their stay, as reservations are now open, through the official Great Canadian Toronto website. Also, members of the free-to-join Great Canadian Rewards program may enjoy exclusive offers, involving free or discounted stays, the lowest available rates and other perks at the casino resort, as well as at the other 12 Great Canadian Entertainment-owned destinations in Ontario.
New updates:
On June 20, the first phase of Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto opened to the public, featuring a state-of-the-art gaming floor that included 145 table games, 4,800 slot machines, a variety of restaurants, and a 3,800-seat parkade. Therefore, the upcoming opening of the hotel and poker room are very important, meaningful steps in the development of the casino resort. But that’s not all; as over the coming months, the destination will also open extra dining options, a modern 5,000-person entertainment venue and retail.
To demonstrate its devotion to a responsible gambling policy, the casino-resort also includes two PlaySmart Centers in the aforementioned gaming floor, equipped with innovative interactive tools and informational resources for responsible gambling available to every player, involving info on how to take part in the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation‘s (OLG) voluntary program My PlayBreak, in case players get tired of gambling.
New poker room:
However, the addition of the newest poker room will satisfy the vibrant poker community in the market. When finished, it will include 30 tables on an entirely private floor. Also, slots and ETGs (electronic table games) will be available for players waiting for their turn, in addition to ‘No Limit’ and ‘Limit’ stakes at various levels, all of which add to the exciting gameplay. Moreover, the addition of bigger poker tournaments will also be a major attraction in the new poker room.
For players looking for an enhanced gaming experience, the poker room will feature four tables located in a semi-private area. In addition, this exclusive part of the room will serve higher stakes games and final tables, setting up a private environment for the players involved.
The launch of poker at the casino resort will also offer many chances for poker players at the Great Blue Heron Casino and Hotel. In this sense, each of them will provide entry to some of the biggest poker tournaments in Canada, further strengthening their positions as flagship poker destinations. Therefore, with the combined “Bad Beat” Jackpots linking players from Great Canadian Toronto and Great Blue Heron, the main goal of both properties will be to position themselves as the flagship destination for local and global poker fans.
The Hotel at Great Canadian Toronto:
The long-awaited opening of The Hotel at Great Canadian Toronto on August 1 presents a good chance for the casino-resort to take care of leisure and business guests. Featuring 400 well-equipped rooms, The Hotel offers an outstanding experience, combining modernity, comfort, and entertainment under one roof.
Located just minutes from Toronto Pearson Airport, almost half of the guest rooms involve gorgeous views of the iconic Woodbine Racetrack. Furthermore, these aforementioned accommodations range from 400 square feet to 840 square feet and involve few available suites and rooms, serving to the variety of customers needs and preferences. Additionally, every guest room is carefully appointed with contemporary amenities, involving a 55-inch Smart TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, in-room safe, mini fridge and coffee maker, offering comfort at their fingertips. However, that’s not all; for those who seek true enjoyment, the prestigious suites provide a range of extra features involving a separate living room, a fully-set up kitchen with a microwave and full-size refrigerator, and a large bathroom that involves a separate tub and shower.
What’s more, The Hotel will soon reveal its wellness zone, a dedicated area that will involve a unique fitness center with outstanding equipment and a wet zone consisting of a hot tub, heated indoor pool and steam room. It is expected to open during the coming weeks in various phases, providing guests with the best vacation experience as they enjoy the property’s many perks, from casual and fine dining to live and gaming entertainment when the 5,000-seat The Theater opens.
