Is Great Canadian Entertainment Canadian?
No
This brand is owned by a foreign parent company.
What we found
Founded in 1982 in the Vancouver area by Ross McLeod, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation grew into Canada's largest casino/gaming operator and traded on the TSX until September 22, 2021, when it was acquired for approxima.
The receipt
| Verdict | Foreign-owned |
| Category | Entertainment |
| HQ | Toronto, ON |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Secondary source only |
| Source | https://www.apollo.com/insights-news/pressreleases/2021/09/apollo-fund… secondary source — registry check pending “Apollo Funds Complete Acquisition of Great Canadian Gaming, Anthony Rodio Appointed CEO, indicating Apollo Global Management owns the company.” Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them. |
Canadian alternatives to Great Canadian Entertainment
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casino Rama | Media & Entertainment | Rama, Ontario | View ownership → |
| Gateway Casinos & Entertainment | Gaming/Casinos | Burnaby, BC | View ownership → |
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