It's been promoted as a billion-dollar project that will bring more than 9,000 jobs to a needy corner of the city, but Woodbine Live, the entertainment and retail project touted by Mayor Rob Ford. Woodbine Casino Expansion. Weight: 4500 Imperial Tons Architect: CGL Architects & Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc. Engineer: RJC Contractor: Great Canadian Gaming Location: Toronto. After over ten years of advocacy by Rexdale residents, organizations, and allies across the City, Toronto City Council has approved a significant agreement spelling out enforceable benefits for the community from the expanded casino at Woodbine. This is an unprecedented win for the community!

1. EllisDon will lead the design and construction of the new transit hub and will assist in securing the financing required for the project. The company will also be involved in plans to participate in future development components of Woodbine Entertainment’s expansion for the property known as Woodbine Districts, said a recent statement.
2. From concept renderings, ideas for the Woodbine Racetrack Development have evolved into rezoning and site plan approval submissions to the City of Toronto from the Woodbine Entertainment Group. The future of the 684-acre site has been highly discussed, with early concepts considered by the Design Review Panel in late 2017.

Recently, Woodbine Casino announced that they have acquired authorization from the regulatory boards for launching the live dealer games in and around Toronto. They are the first casino in Toronto City to be successful in achieving this. Since its inception in the 1950s, they had the famous race track in Canada. Recently, in the year 2015, they received the permit for coming up with their own casino. Owned by One Toronto Gaming, the Woodbine casino’s hard work in bringing live dealership games is a big achievement for the enterprise.

The Casino’s plans for expansion were stalled for some time due to delayed approval from the City and other regulatory bodies. After receiving approval for the project, Woodbine Casino set up 50 live dealer tables in the casino. The 50 live tables are equally divided for three games namely baccarat, roulette, and blackjack. It is projected that this addition to the casino will attract more online players around the globe.

For those who are unknown to the system of live dealer games, it is fairly simple. Table boards with dealers are streamed live on the websites of big casinos globally. There is also an option for sending text messages on the screen for communication directly with the dealer.

In order to participate in a live session, all one needs to have is a good internet connection. It is as simple as logging into the account and instantly start playing with online players. The major difference is that an actual dealer shuffles the cards while sitting in a studio and not a computer algorithm. The idea came into existence for people to experience the feeling close to actually playing inside a casino.

The CEO of One Toronto Gaming, Rod Baker, was thrilled with the success of expanding their casino and credited all of it to the hard work and perseverance of the employees. The regulators, shareholders worked alongside the Core team for acquiring approvals for live dealer tables. Rod Baker also mentioned how the expansion apart from being a major leap ahead for Woodbine Casino has also created 400 jobs already and is expected to create 300 more by the end of 2018.

The expansion was not only restricted to adding live dealer games, as 200 stadium-style games and electronic tables were also installed very recently. Only when people would think that is all, One Toronto Gaming made an overwhelming announcement of adding 50 more live deal tables and over 300 slot machines by early next year.
Woodbine Casino’s achievement in 2018 of expanding its business with hi-tech live dealer tables is a big source of motivation for other casinos yet to implement live dealer tables.

The incorporation of technology attracts more players globally thus increasing the client base exponentially as the only requirement is to have a stable internet connection. Currently, the projected earnings for Woodbine Casino is more than ever before which has led to high expectations. With new installations, they have made it convenient for enthusiasts in Toronto city experience the online dealer games.

Casino Woodbine is being developed by Ontario Gaming GTA LP on 33 acres within the overall Woodbine Masterplan. The gaming precinct has been designed by CGL Architects in association with Chris Dikeakos Architects and will become a landmark entertainment destination attracting new local, regional and international visitors.

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The development will include a major expansion to the existing casino and will ultimately include 5,000 gaming machines, 400 table games, a 5,000 seat multipurpose performance venue, multiple food and beverage offerings, 2 new hotels including a pool, spa and retail facilities integrated seamlessly with existing racetrack operations.

As guests arrive at the main entrance, a grand lobby with intuitive wayfinding will act as a central hub, directing guests to the casino, racing, hotels and performance venue. The newly integrated facilities will provide dynamic views with the addition of viewing platforms and amenities including restaurants, lounges, VIP suites and hotel rooms. The promenade along the racetrack apron will be animated with restaurant terraces and landscaped open spaces.

Vehicular, pedestrian and public transportation will be integrated throughout the property. Parking will be concealed beneath the main expansion and within a parking structure fronted with retail shops and a decorative facade treatment. A pleasant pedestrian connection from the intersection of Rexdale Boulevard and Highway 27 will lead through a large landscaped parkette to the promenade along the edge of the racetrack.

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The new development will have strong connectivity between the gaming precinct and the broader development, which will create a cohesive and exciting public experience. The design and development team continues to cook closely with the City of Toronto Planning and Building Departments to ensure a successful and exciting world class entertainment destination.