$500M Pickering Casino Resort celebrates grand opening this week

The destination resort is now officially open. Following a cocktail reception attended by over 300 guests, Anfinson was joined by Pickering mayor Kevin Ashe, Ontario minister of finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy, and OLG president & CEO Duncan Hannay who praised the resort as “the most modern casino in Ontario.”

After remarks from dignitaries and acknowledgement of the 1,100 members of the Pickering Casino Resort team, Ashe counted down to the "big moment" while surrounded by dignitaries from the region. Anfinson pressed a large red button before confetti rained down on those assembled on stage and the hundreds of people who joined in the festivities. Following a dinner reception for invited guests in the PIK, the resort’s private function space, Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams took The Arena stage with a dynamic set.

The festivities also included the presentation of a $50K donation from Pickering Casino Resort to the Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation, recognizing their vital contributions to the health of Durham Region.

Anchoring the Durham Live entertainment campus, The Pickering Casino Resort boasts over 2,000 slot machines, 90 table games, and a luxurious 275-room hotel, which includes a wellness centre with wave pool, sauna, fitness facility, business centre and luxurious guest rooms that are 25 per cent larger than the average hotel room. With a world-class gaming experience for both visitors and locals, exceptional customer service, top-notch live entertainment, and distinct dining options including the brand new Copperhorn Meet House, CA·SU·AL, and Vancouver favourite Sun Sui Wah, Pickering Casino Resort is a transformative addition to the GTA.