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Ontario ends MGE Niagara's casino exclusivity and plans operator procurement

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Ontario has agreed with MGE Niagara Entertainment to end its exclusive casino rights in the Niagara Region, reportedly announced on 18 August. MGE will continue operating Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara, while the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. plans to begin a procurement process later this year for potential new operators. Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati welcomed the change; NDP MPP Wayne Gates called for the region to be involved in the process.

The change creates an opportunity for other operators to compete for casino business in the Niagara Region.

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