Snuneymuxw First Nation has completed its fourth casino acquisition from Great Canadian Entertainment
Petroglyph Development Group (PDG), a wholly owned corporation of Snuneymuxw First Nation, has completed its acquisition of Great Canadian Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam, British Columbia.
The completion marks PDG’s fourth acquisition from Great Canadian Entertainment and follows last week’s completion of the acquisition of Chances Maple Ridge.
Snuneymuxw respectfully acknowledged the Kwikwetlem First Nation, on whose territory Great Canadian Casino Vancouver operates, and said it looks forward to establishing a “meaningful and lasting relationship” with the Kwikwetlem people as PDG assumes stewardship of the property.
“The completion of this acquisition reflects the sustained effort and vision of Snuneymuxw people across generations,” said Chief Michael Wyse, Xum’silum, Snuneymuxw First Nation. “We are building an economy that is ours, one that funds our priorities, honours our responsibilities to neighbouring communities and creates opportunity for our people long into the future.”
First announced in December 2025, the acquisition of Great Canadian Casino Vancouver adds to PDG’s gaming portfolio, which includes Casino Nanaimo, Elements Casino Victoria, and Chances Maple Ridge.
“Building the Snuneymuxw economic portfolio is grounded in a vision of sustainable, self-determined growth and in the belief that meaningful economic development is built on strong Nation-to-Nation relationships,” said Erralyn Joseph, president of PDG. “Operating on Kwikwetlem territory is a responsibility we take seriously, and we look forward to building a partnership that reflects that.”
Great Canadian CEO Matt Anfinson commented: “This transaction is another milestone in our ongoing collaboration with Petroglyph Development Group and the Snuneymuxw First Nation, and we’re grateful for another successful closing.
“With this representing our fourth completed transaction with PDG, it speaks to the trust and confidence we have built together. I’d like to thank everyone from our respective teams for their hard work, and I look forward to seeing the properties thrive under PDG’s leadership.”
For PDG, the closing marks the latest step in a period of sustained and strategic growth.
“We are building a diversified, sustainable portfolio, while continuing to deliver real benefits for the communities where we operate,” said Ian Simpson, Yaatqumtun, chief executive of PDG. “Great Canadian Casino Vancouver has long been an important part of the Coquitlam community, and that will not change.”