The deal has been closed on Snuneymuxw First Nation’s purchase of River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond.
On June 16, the First Nation’s economic development corporation, Petroglyph Development Group Ltd., announced in a press release that it had finalized the purchase, which makes it the fifth casino owned by the Nation.
Others include Casino Nanaimo, Elements Casino Victoria, Chances Maple Ridge and Great Canadian Casino Vancouver, all purchased from Great Canadian Entertainment starting in 2024.
In the release, Chief Mike Wyse stated that this starts a “new chapter” on Musqueam Indian Band territory.
“Today is a historic day for Snuneymuxw and the Canadian gaming and hospitality industry,” said Chief Mike Wyse, in the press release.
