Indigenous Gaming Partners
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Gaming and hospitality |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
Number of employees | 1,100 (2024) |
| Website | indigenousgamingpartners |
Indigenous Gaming Partners (IGP) is a partnership consisting of five First Nations in Nova Scotia: Glooscap First Nation, Annapolis Valley First Nation, Millbrook First Nation, We'koqma'q First Nation, and Paqꞌtnkek First Nation. IGP was formed to manage and invest in gaming industry in Canada, and aims to foster economic development in Indigenous communities and job creation within the partner communities.
IGP has acquired Pure Casinos in Alberta.[1]
History
[edit]IGP was founded in 2024 with the goal of creating sustainable economic opportunities for Indigenous communities in Canada through the gaming industry. The partnership was formed by the five participating First Nations. The partnership’s creation was driven by a shared vision of increasing economic development and providing long-term financial stability to the communities involved.[2]
Governance
[edit]IGP is governed by a board of directors, which includes representatives from each of the five First Nations. The current chairperson of IGP is Michael Peters.[3] Leadership decisions are made collaboratively, with input from all member communities.
Sonco Gaming Inc manages the casinos on behalf of the partners.[4]
Projects and investments
[edit]Pure Casinos
[edit]IGP’s has acquired Pure Casinos in Alberta. Pure operates four casinos in Alberta including:[5]
- Pure Casino Calgary
- Pure Casino Edmonton
- Pure Casino Yellowhead
- Pure Casino Lethbridge
Pure Casinos operates 2700 slot machines, 94 table games, 36 poker tables, and 110 video lottery terminals. The casinos also have restaurants.[6] The properties are owned by Vici Properties.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Indigenous Gaming Partners completes first deal". CFM&D. Archived from the original on 14 December 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ "INDIGENOUS GAMING PARTNERS". INDIGENOUS GAMING PARTNERS. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ Nightingale, Tom (11 December 2024). "First Nations gaming group acquires Pure Canadian Gaming". Canadian Gaming Business. Archived from the original on 14 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ "Indigenous Gaming Partners completes first deal". CFM&D. Archived from the original on 14 December 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ "Pure Casino". Pure Canadian Gaming. Archived from the original on 14 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ "Indigenous Gaming Partners Successfully Acquires PURE Canadian Gaming from ONCAP". ONCAP. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ Shriber, Todd (11 December 2024). "VICI Inks Deal with IGP for Canadian Casinos". Casino.org. Archived from the original on 14 December 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
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