Published on: December 22, 2025, 09:03h.
Updated on: December 22, 2025, 09:15h.
- First Nation expands casino portfolio by acquiring fifth B.C. property from Great Canadian Entertainment
- Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam features more than 900 slot machines
- Latest transaction as Great Canadian Entertainment continues to divest its B.C. assets
Once again, Great Canadian Entertainment has sold another casino based in British Columbia, a trend that has characterized 2025 for the operator.
The sale of Great Canadian Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam to Petroglyph Development Group (PDG) has been confirmed by the firm.
Petroglyph Development Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. This latest acquisition propels PDG towards its goal of becoming one of Canada’s predominant casino-owning organizations.
Snuneymuxw Acquires Its Fifth Casino in B.C.
This ongoing expansion marks the fifth significant transaction involving Great Canadian for the Snuneymuxw. Previously, PDG has successfully acquired Casino Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, Elements Casino Victoria, River Rock Casino Resort, and Chances Maple Ridge. Additionally, 2025 has also seen the sale of Elements Casino Chilliwack to Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe Management Ltd. and Hastings Casino in Vancouver to Tsleil-Waututh Nation.
“Great Canadian Entertainment’s confidence in our team and our sustainable growth approach is greatly appreciated,” stated Chief Mike Wyse, Xum’silum of the Snuneymuxw First Nation.
This acquisition of Great Canadian Casino Vancouver is a pivotal move toward economic self-determination for the Snuneymuxw, reinforcing our long-term viability, financial autonomy, and the restoration of a historically vibrant economy.
A Gaming Giant with 917 Slots
Casino Vancouver stands out with the largest gaming floor in British Columbia, featuring over 917 slot machines, 37 table games, and 42 electronic tables catering to poker and blackjack. Additionally, the Show Theatre serves as a 1,050-seat venue for live entertainment, complemented by dining options like Match Eatery and a food hall. Notably, Gordon Ramsay Burger opened as the first restaurant by the celebrity chef in Canada in 2023.
The Snuneymuxw is a First Nation representing the Coast Salish people, located in a prime area of Coast Salish territory on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island, encompassing the Gulf Islands, the Fraser River, Burrard Inlet, and Howe Sound.
Recent Developments in Great Canadian Sales
“We are capitalizing on opportunities to enhance Snuneymuxw’s economic prospects and establish a robust, resilient future for our Nation,” remarked Erralyn Joseph, President of Petroglyph Development Group.
Significant efforts have resulted in transformative economic developments. Over the past decade, PDG has expanded from three entities to 13, and we aim to maintain our strategic growth to revolutionize economic ceilings for Snuneymuxw and beyond.
The completion of this transaction is subject to necessary regulatory approvals and third-party consent, including those outlined by the Competition Act.