Great Canadian Entertainment fined $120,000 by AGCO for unauthorized casino software use
Great Canadian Entertainment was fined $120,000 by the AGCO for unauthorized gaming software at four Ontario casinos.Summary
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has fined Great Canadian Entertainment (GCE) $120,000 after discovering unauthorized gaming software at four casinos across the province. The AGCO found 40 instances where revoked or unapproved bill validator software was installed between Feb. 20 and March 15, 2025. Bill validators are essential components of gaming machines that verify the authenticity and value of cash. AGCO regulations require these validators to undergo rigorous testing and approval to ensure they perform critical functions reliably. Dr. Karin Schnarr, CEO and Registrar of the AGCO, stated that unauthorized software bypasses critical safeguards meant to uphold gaming integrity and public confidence. The AGCO emphasized its commitment to holding casino operators accountable for meeting Ontario's high standards of system integrity. Operators penalized by the AGCO have the right to appeal the decision to the Licence Appeal Tribunal within 15 days.
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