Local politicians worried new Toronto casino will impact profits at casinos in Niagara Falls
The casinos in Niagara Falls are about to get a little more competition.
Canada Gaming Entertainment has announced plans to open a Vegas-style casino in Toronto.
The company says the facility, which will be named the Great Canadian Casino Resort, will be incorporated into Casino Woodbine.
It will include a 5,000 seat entertainment venue and a hotel with 400 rooms.
Local politicians have expressed concern that the casino would impact profits made in Niagara Falls, as the casinos here get a lot of visitors from Toronto.
Niagara Falls is home to Casino Niagara and Fallsview Casino Resort, which has just opened a 5,000 seat theatre called the OLG Stage.
The company says the facility will open this summer, but an exact date hasn't been announced yet.
Man Dead After Welland Shooting
Optimism Fading for Beluga Whales
Apartments Approved for Queenston Street
3 Arrested After NRP Find Cocaine
Police Looking for 2 Arsonists
Niagara Health Funding Gone Up: MPP
Wainfleet Taxes Rise Next Year
OPP Appeal for Drivers to Come Forward