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Ten years after Casino Nova Scotia (CNS) opened its doors, a new operator and a new casino contract began to revitalize the properties. The goal: to make Nova Scotia's casinos the premier entertainment destinations in Atlantic Canada. On May 31, 2005, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC) took ownership over both CNS properties. With them came a commitment to give the facilities a facelift, deliver a unique and entertaining product and implement a steadfast commitment to responsible gambling. The sale of the properties opened the doors for the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation to renegotiate the Operating Contract. GCGC welcomed the opportunity. The result was an improved model for Nova Scotians, who are now getting a bigger share of the revenue.

And, under the old arrangement, there were no provisions surrounding social responsibility and responsible gambling. Now it's a priority, ensuring that the Province's Gaming Strategy is fully implemented in the casino environment.

GCGC also implemented a $22 million Capital Improvement Plan in 2005-06 that included the following changes to the Casino Nova Scotia properties:

Expanded entertainment and food and beverage offerings.
New poker room in Halifax.
New slot machines and a ticket-in, ticket-out system that replaces the use of coins/tokens in slot machines with tickets. The tickets allow players to easily cash out, an important factor in encouraging responsible play.
New digital surveillance
Live entertainment facility at the Halifax property

All of these add up to an entertainment experience that promises to fulfill Casino Nova Scotia's marketing slogan, "Atlantic Canada's Biggest Deal".

Great Canadian is a responsible operator. Their commitment to making sure Nova Scotia's casino environment is both responsible and economically sustainable will be important to its future success.

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