TORONTO — The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto has partnered with GGPoker as the official sponsor of the Poker Room at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto. This exclusive arrangement brings unparalleled poker experiences to players in Toronto, further establishing the $1B resort as a premier destination for poker enthusiasts.
Under this partnership, Great Canadian Toronto is set to become the only destination in Ontario for hosting World Series of Poker (WSOP) tournaments, including WSOP Circuit bracelet and ring events. Dates for 2025 events will be announced soon.
The newly branded Poker Room will enhance the player experience, featuring upgraded high-definition TVs and modern furniture, high-speed Wi-Fi and a dedicated players’ lounge.
This partnership follows the success of Toronto’s first-ever WSOP Circuit Event, hosted last spring in collaboration with GGPoker. Over 11 days in March, more than 6,000 entries, including 324 main event online qualifiers from GGPoker, competed for a record-breaking prize pool of $5.5 million. This exceeded the initial $3.9 million estimate, underscoring the immense popularity of poker in Toronto. The various tournaments included the $2,000 main event with a prize pool of $2.8 million and the $3,500 High Roller event with a $1 million prize pool.
“We’re thrilled to partner with GGPoker to deliver a world-class poker experience. This collaboration ups the ante on Toronto’s poker offerings, giving players access to the top tournaments and rewards, and cements Great Canadian Toronto as the go-to destination for a world-class poker experience in the city,” says Michael Kim, executive vice-president of Great Canadian Entertainment.
