Ajax Down's Uncertain Future Triggers War Over Pickering's Durham Live Casino
Pickering's majority of voters and city officials support casino projects, including the construction of a new full-fledged gambling center in Pickering. Despite Conservative negative comments on the issue, Pickering's market has thrown its support behind Great Canada Gaming Corporation's casino and entertainment complex, which is set to spread over 1.25 million square feet. Officials in Ajax Town are concerned that Ajax Downs could close its doors assuming plans to relocate the entertainment center in front of Livehamring. State regulations allow Pickering, Ajax and Whitby to have only one gaming facility, namely, Ajax Downs will close when Great Canada opens a casino in Pickering, where the gambling industry has always been a powerful economic engine and dynamic job creator. Despite the still ethically controversial gambling industry, the sector continues to see sales rise, and many regions, both provincial and national, have begun to consider legalizing or expanding gambling amid the financial crisis. Casino gambling as a catalyst for economic development Stimulated by broad economic interests, Ajax and Pickering are now fighting over casino bids. The Conservative Party has urged Prime Minister Catelyn Wynn to delay his deal with Great Canada Gaming Corporation, a gaming company that has been at the heart of the money laundering scandal. In short, in September, the newly elected British Columbia government released a withheld casino report that sparked money laundering concerns at Lower Mainland casinos. The casino report was kept secret by the previous government for more than a year. Currently, the British Columbia government is working to strengthen its anti-money laundering policy. Despite the shocking revelations, Pickering's mayor said he was involved in a casino project. He explained that casinos are meant to bring new money and more employment to the local economy. When big money is at stake, the fight is fierce. The great Canadian casino proposal once again rocked the hornet's nest. The next state may receive a new casino offer to build a large entertainment complex in Ajax, and PC candidate Rod Phillips said in an interview that the development opportunities are better than Pickering's proposed site, adding that local governments will share profits with Ajax and the entire region.