Great Canadian Gaming names Matthew Anfinson as new COO

December 16, 2019
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Great Canadian Gaming Corporation has named Matthew Anfinson as its new COO.
Anfinson joins the company after previously serving as SVP, Operations at Caesars Entertainment.
 
Anfinson said: “Great Canadian has set the standard for gaming and entertainment excellence in Canada and I'm honoured and grateful for the opportunity to join this dedicated and innovative team to help further the company's success.”
 
Anfinson previously worked as VP, Finance at Harrah’s St. Louis and served as a financial analyst for Horseshoe Hammond in Indiana, Caesars Atlantic City and Harrah’s in Iowa.
 
Great Canadian Gaming CEO Rod Baker said: “Mathew comes to Great Canadian with a wealth of gaming, finance and hospitality experience. We are thrilled to have his expertise as part of our executive team as we continue to grow and develop our gaming properties across Canada."
 
Ontario-based Great Canadian Gaming brought in $341m of revenue for Q3, up 3% year-on-year.
 
Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter totaled $142m, an increase of 29%.
 
The company announced last month it had completed the acquisition of Clairvest Group’s ownership of Ontario Gaming West and One Toronto Gaming.
 
The deal, which was worth $51.8m, significantly expands Great Canadian Gaming’s presence in Ontario.
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