{"id":5651,"date":"2020-08-31T09:48:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T13:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slotsmamma.com\/blog\/?p=5651"},"modified":"2020-09-11T10:01:22","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T14:01:22","slug":"ontario-slots-are-live-again-but-table-games-arent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slotsmamma.com\/blog\/ontario-slots-are-live-again-but-table-games-arent\/","title":{"rendered":"Ontario Slots Are Live Again &#8211; But Table Games Aren&#8217;t"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ontario is by far Canada&#8217;s biggest province with over 14.5 million residents. However, this significant population hasn&#8217;t been able to enjoy Ontario slots in recent months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like many other destinations, Ontario has placed restrictions on its casinos with COVID-19 floating around. However, it will ease these restrictions in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slotsmamma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ontario-slots-1024x698.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5653\" width=\"512\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slotsmamma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ontario-slots-1024x698.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.slotsmamma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ontario-slots-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.slotsmamma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ontario-slots-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.slotsmamma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ontario-slots.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Slot Machines Going Live in September<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Toronto Sun, Canadian casino operators will be <a href=\"https:\/\/torontosun.com\/news\/local-news\/gamblers-can-play-slot-machines-in-ontario-but-no-table-games\/wcm\/760b9d35-1c1e-4423-a0bc-9390ec62636b\/\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">up and running in late September<\/a>. For example, the Great Canadian Gaming Corp. will reopen 11 of its casinos in Ontario and 25 overall throughout Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the major Ontario casinos that will open again include Great Blue Heron and Ajax. These gambling establishments will offer slot machines but not table games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the Great Canadian Gaming Corp must reduce the number of guests in their venues. The guest limits will definitely impact the company in a negative way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe reductions will be especially significant for our Ontario properties where, due to the 50-guest maximum restriction,&#8221; says CEO Rod Baker. &#8220;We expect no material financial benefit to the company from our 11 Ontario locations.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Will Ontario Slots Be Back to Normal Soon?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Baker may not be happy about limiting the number of customers that come through his casinos&#8217; doors. However, he&#8217;s glad that the province is at least started in the right direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m pleased we are able to safely reopen our facilities in Ontario and New Brunswick, allowing us to bring back to work team members in each province,&#8221; Baker explains. &#8220;Once open, gaming revenues in each jurisdiction will be significantly reduced due to operating restrictions.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s unclear exactly when the province will be back to normal with regard to casino gambling. As long as the coronavirus persists, then the restrictions may remain in place too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, everything regarding Ontario slots and casino capacities depends upon COVID-19. When the virus dies down, the gambling scene will finally return to normal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ontario is by far Canada&#8217;s biggest province with over 14.5 million residents. However, this significant population hasn&#8217;t been able to enjoy Ontario slots in recent months. Like many other destinations, Ontario has placed restrictions on its casinos with COVID-19 floating around. However, it will ease these restrictions in the coming weeks. 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