Great Canadian Gaming Announces the Temporary Suspension of Operations at Casino New Brunswick

Wednesday 20th January 2021

TORONTO, Jan. 19, 2021 /CNW/ - Further to the announcement today from the New Brunswick provincial government that certain businesses, such as casinos, will be required to close in the effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (TSX:GC) ("Great Canadian" or "the Company") will be suspending operations at Casino New Brunswick as of Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 11:59pm AST.

Details regarding the reopening of Casino New Brunswick will be announced at a later date.

Below is an overview of the operational status of the Company's properties:

Founded in 1982, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is an Ontario based company that operates 26 gaming, entertainment and hospitality facilities in Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Fundamental to the Company's culture is its commitment to social responsibility. "PROUD of our people, our business, our community" is Great Canadian's brand that unifies the Company's community, volunteering and social responsibility efforts. Under the PROUD program, Great Canadian annually supports over 1,400 charitable and non-profit organizations across Canada. In each Canadian gaming jurisdiction, a significant portion of gross gaming revenue from gaming facilities is retained by our Crown partners on behalf of their provincial government for the purpose of supporting programs like healthcare, education and social services.