18 years of a downtown casino
1994 to 2012: the changing face of Windsor's casino and how business has changed
CBC News
Posted: Nov 4, 2012 12:55 PM ET
Last Updated: Nov 7, 2012 4:02 PM ET
1993 | The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation selects a joint venture of Caesars World, Circus Circus Enterprises and Hilton Hotels to build and operate a state-owned casino.
1994 | Interim casino opens in September as Ontario’s first casino (former Art Gallery of Windsor and spot of new art gallery).
1998 | July 29: Permanent casino opens at 377 Riverside Dr. E. on Windsor’s riverfront overlooking Detroit's skyline, blocks away from the interim facility.
1999 | Three new casinos open across the river in Detroit, Mi.
2006 | Windsor casino opens Canada’s first licensed sports book, but the Criminal Code of Canada prohibits betting on single sporting events.
May 2006 | Casino goes smoke-free to follow the Smoke Free Ontario Act
2007 | Harrah’s announces it is rebranding the casino, "Caesars Windsor," after 14 years as "Casino Windsor." OLG announces a $400 million expansion.
2008 | June 19: Casino opens a second hotel tower, a 5,000-seat space for shows and 100,000 square feet of convention space.
2008 | Three Detroit casinos open new hotels to attract visitors
2012 | There are now 2,927 employees working at Caesars Windsor, down from about 5,000 employees at the peak of its business in 2000.
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