Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto can now boast of being the exclusive destination for World Series of Poker (WSOP) events in Ontario.

Great Canadian Entertainment and GGPoker, the new owner of WSOP, have announced a new exclusive partnership that makes GGPoker the official sponsor of The Poker Room at Casino Resort Toronto.

The deal means the Great Canadian Casino will be the only host venue for WSOP tournaments, including circuit bracelet and ring events, in Ontario.

The companies added that The Poker Room will soon offer enhanced experiences and amenities, such as upgraded televisions, high-speed wifi and a new players’ lounge.

Great Canadian Entertainment and the Toronto casino hope that the exclusivity deal will help to cement the location as Ontario’s best poker and VIP destination.

“This collaboration ups the ante on Toronto’s poker offerings, giving players access to the top tournaments and rewards, and cements Great Canadian Toronto as the go-to destination for a world-class poker experience in the city,” said Great Canadian Entertainment EVP Michael Kim.

Sarne Lightman, managing director of GGPoker, added that the partnership “combines the best of live and online poker, offering players premier tournaments and rewards and solidifying Ontario as a hub for world-class poker.”

Deal cements WSOP partnership

Great Canadian’s $1 billion Toronto resort opened in June 2023 with 328,000 sq. ft. of gaming space as well as a 400-room hotel, a 5,000-seater events theatre and other amenities. Back in September, it opened new high-limit table games and slots rooms to augment its offerings.

The resort had already struck a deal with GGPoker over WSOP. Last spring, from March 22 to April 1, it hosted Toronto’s first-ever WSOP Circuit event. That was an 11-day tournament with a total a prize pool of $5.5 million, exceeding the initial estimate of $3.9 million in prize money.

Dates for 2025 WSOP events at the Toronto resort will be announced soon.