Great Canadian Gaming Corporation announced that the company welcomes Matthew Anfinson to the leading position of Chief Operating Officer. His extensive experience in the gaming field makes him the perfect match for the leading Canadian casino operator. His entrance in the company comes at a milestone point of expansion eyeing excellence in Ontario’s gaming field down the road.
Rod Baker, Chief Executive Officer, Great Canadian, revealed that there is a new addition to the casino operator’s team. Mr. Anfinson is ready to implement his extensive experience in North America’s gaming industry and propel Great Canadian Gaming’s development. It is essential for the company to attract strong players on a regional scale and make sure that the masterminds behind some of the most prominent deals of North America are associated with it.
Fresh Face in GCG
He is known for his leading position in Caesars Entertainment Corp. One of the leading casino operators on a global scale. Up until now, Mr. Anfinson was occupying the Senior Vice President, Operations position and under his strict guidance and supervision, the company managed to achieve various goals. His influence resulted in a gaming revenue surge across existing Caesars Entertainment casino locations.
There are 56 properties worldwide overseen by the gaming operator. Mr. Anfinson has also been a growth engine of Harrah’s when it comes to its Missouri operation. He held the positions of Vice President and Executive Associate to the Chief Marketing Officer, as well as Vice President, Finance. It should also be taken into account that his knowledge of the gaming field has been diversified across several states.
He is well-acquainted with the operation and finances of Horseshoe Hammond in Indiana, Caesars Atlantic City, as well as Harrah’s in Iowa. Having a solid background in financing makes him a great new addition to the structure of the Canadian gaming giant. This could lead to great revenue performance across all casino venues overseen by Great Canadian Gaming.
Gaming Expansion in Progress
He also expressed his excitement for the upcoming operation and the perspective of increased revenue growth down the road. One of the main goals at this point is an increase in gaming revenue reported over the following quarters of the fiscal year. This would mean improved offerings on the premises of Great Canadian Gaming’s gambling venues, as well as better contributions to the host communities benefitting from such.
It could be recalled that the first days of November saw the gaming operator issue more information on it’s the third fiscal quarter of the year. Gaming revenue generated over the third quarter marked a 3-percent surge when compared with Q3 2018. Brick-and-mortar locations managed to amass some CA$341.1 million in gaming revenue. The period in question commenced in July and lasted up until September 30.
The adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization reached a total of CA$142.3 million over Q3 2019. When compared to the CA$137.9 million of Q3 2018, there is a visible increase. It should also be taken into account that Great Canadian Gaming became the sole owner of Ontario Gaming West GTA Limited Partnership during this last fiscal quarter, a transaction amounting to some CA$51.8 million.