Toronto casino faces a $350K fine after a performer hosted an impromptu after-hours party on gaming floor
Ontario's alcohol and gaming regulator says a Toronto casino is facing a $350,000 fine after a performer hosted an impromptu party on the gaming floor following a concert marked by 'widespread intoxication, disorderly behaviour' and numerous incidents.
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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto was handed the penalty after allowing an after-party to take place on the casino floor before dawn on Sept. 27.
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The commission says an electronic dance music event was hosted in the theatre next to the casino and saw alleged assaults, drug overdoses and acts of public indecency.
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It alleges casino management approved an unscheduled request for a performing artist to host an after-party on the gaming floor with more than 400 guests, without any prior risk assessment or planning.
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