12/19/2025
SNUNEYMUXW FIRST NATION EXPANDS GAMING PORTFOLIO WITH AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE GREAT CANADIAN CASINO VANCOUVER
This marks the fifth major agreement for casino acquisition in British Columbia for Snuneymuxw in the past 12 months, accelerating PDG’s momentum in building one of the most dynamic gaming portfolios in Canada. Following the previously announced acquisitions of Casino Nanaimo and Elements Casino Victoria, as well as the ex*****on of purchase agreements with respect to River Rock Casino Resort and Chances Maple Ridge, PDG is positioned to become one of the largest casino operators in B.C. and Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned gaming operator by revenue.
Chief Mike Wyse, Xum’silum, Snuneymuxw First Nation: “This latest agreement reinforces the strategy we’re executing and the proven results we’ve achieved across our gaming portfolio. The confidence placed in us by Great Canadian Entertainment and the industry is grounded in our disciplined approach to sustainable growth. The proposed acquisition of Great Canadian Casino Vancouver marks another step toward economic self-determination for Snuneymuxw, strengthening our long-term prosperity, financial independence and restoring an economy that thrived for thousands of years.”
Erralyn Joseph, President of Petroglyph Development Group (PDG): “We are seizing opportunities that will unlock Snuneymuxw’s economic potential and build a strong, resilient future for our Nation. Decades of big work have delivered transformative economic growth. Over the last 10 years, PDG has grown from three companies to 13, and counting. We plan to keep the pedal to the metal with a measured and strategic approach, smashing economic ceilings for the benefit of Snuneymuxw, the region, the province and the country.”
Ian Simpson, Yaatqumtun, Chief Executive Officer of PDG: “This milestone contributes to the momentum of our dynamic gaming portfolio and our commitment to local sustainable economic development. Great Canadian Casino Vancouver has long been an important contributor to the Coquitlam economy, and we're committed to ensuring those benefits continue. As we expand Snuneymuxw's economic development footprint, we remain focused on creating lasting value for our Nation, for the communities where we operate and for the region as a whole.”
