Gateway Casinos based in British Colombia Canada has signed a purchase agreement to take over 9 of Ontarios existing casinos and plans for two more in Northern Ontario.

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Wins North and Southwest Gaming Bundles
In OLG Modernization Process
Gateway Becomes Canada’s Largest and Most Diversified Gaming Company
Ontario Expansion is Next Chapter in Gateway’s Successful Growth Strategy
BURNABY, Dec.13, 2016 – Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd. (“Gateway”) is pleased that OLG (Ontario
Lottery and Gaming) has selected Gateway as the service provider for both North and Southwest Gaming Bundles
in its modernization of Ontario’s gaming industry. The Ontario expansion will bring eleven new properties (nine
existing and two planned new builds) to the Gateway portfolio when fully implemented, making Gateway the
largest and most diversified gaming company in Canada with properties in British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta.
The North Gaming Bundle includes OLG Casinos in Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie along with OLG Slots at
Sudbury Downs. In addition there are planned new builds in Kenora and North Bay. The Southwest Gaming
Bundle includes OLG Casino Point Edward along with OLG Slots at Western Fair District in London and OLG Slots at
Clinton, Dresden, Hanover, and Woodstock Racetracks. Under the guidance of Gateway Chief Executive Officer,
Tony Santo, the Ontario expansion will be led and implemented by a seasoned team of gaming executives based
in Ontario.
“We are very excited and pleased to partner with OLG in the modernization of Ontario’s gaming industry. In
Northern and Southwestern Ontario, Gateway will work with host communities to bring our unique brands and
experiences to customers. On behalf of the 4,000 Gateway employees, we look forward to welcoming OLG
colleagues to our team,” said Mr. Santo.
The awarding of the Gaming Bundles in Ontario is the next step in the continued evolution of Gateway. In 2010,
Catalyst Capital Group Inc. (“Catalyst”), Gateway’s ownership group, took Gateway and its 9 properties under
management to rebuild and restructure the company. A focus on growth and redevelopment will result in
Gateway’s portfolio having grown to include 29 properties, once the North and Southwest Gaming Bundles are
fully implemented. Central to Gateway’s success has been the development of exciting proprietary casino brands
and signature restaurant brands that have dramatically improved the gaming customer experience while
generating important, new customer segments among non-gamers.
“Our Ontario expansion marks an important next step in Gateway’s growth strategy – a strategy that has seen us
successfully rebuild properties, develop proprietary brands and grow into new markets,” said Gabriel de Alba,
Gateway’s Executive Chairman. “We have made significant investments in jobs and capital in the communities
where we operate in BC and Alberta. In Ontario, we look forward to continuing to invest, build and grow.”