SectorWire
SearchRegister
MenuClose

AGCO suspends Club 88 liquor licence and proposes revocation in Ontario

Enforcement & compliance

Source: AGCO (Ontario)

Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) suspended the liquor licence of Motif Inc., which operates as Club 88 in St. Catharines, effective 20 June 2025, and proposed revoking it. The AGCO said the action followed a shooting at the venue in April 2025 and its investigation into inconsistent information about the company’s ownership; the licensee may appeal within 15 days.

The suspension halts Club 88’s liquor sales, while the proposed revocation gives the operator 15 days to appeal.

Earlier fines and penalties by AGCO

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Great Canadian EntertainmentUSD 151,000AGCO fines Great Canadian Entertainment $151,000 over alleged age-check failuresNot stated
Great Canadian Casino Resort TorontoCAD 120,000AGCO fines Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto CAD$120,000 over dealer collusionNot stated
BetMGMCAD 110,000AGCO issues C$110,000 penalty to BetMGM Canada over inducement marketingNot stated

Request a correction

Flag an issue

Keep reading