A major Toronto casino has been fined hundreds of thousands of dollars after an unruly concert and afterparty to which first responders were called to deal with alleged assaults, public indecency and drug overdoses.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued the Great Canadian Casino Resort in Toronto with a $350,000 [US$257,000] fine for “multiple” violations of the province’s gambling rules, which the agency enforces.
The incidents took place on Sept. 27, 2024, according to a news release from the AGCO during an electronic dance music concert: “The event was marked by widespread intoxication, disorderly behavior, and numerous criminal and medical incidents.”
