- Today we were told that they are now enforcing 11 campsites. And you have to register instead Casino Rama to stay. The security came around and told RVS that where taking up parking spots to move. People were taking advantage and this is what happens. Stayed here in a 38 foot-long Class A + a Toad (RV). Andy Lea would not stay here again.
- For two decades, Casino Rama has been referred to as the economic engine of the entire region. At one point, the popular gaming facility was reportedly raking in $1 million a day, the parking lots were jam-packed and upwards of 2,000 people were working on the gaming floor, in the always at-capacity hotel, in the entertainment centre and fulfilling myriad roles behind the scenes.
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You can take a train from London to Casino Rama via Toronto, Union Station, and Barrie South GO in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London to Casino Rama via Toronto Pearson International Airport, Pearson Airport Terminal 1, Hwy 407 Bus Terminal, VAUGHAN - HWY 407 terminal, and Ardtrea in around 5h 46m.
Fifteen people have been arrested in a major casino scam that netted more than $2 million from cheating at baccarat in Ontario.
Among those arrested were several employees of Casino Rama near Orillia.
It's alleged that casino dealers were recruited to predetermine the outcome of card games, but police wouldn't reveal details of how the scam was carried out.
Investigators are calling the sting the largest in memory, said OPP spokesperson Sgt. Bob Paterson.
Baccarat, popular with many gamblers, is a hard game to play and one that's difficult to cheat in, said Paul Burns, vice-president of the Canadian Gaming Association.
Burns said it's troubling, albeit not surprising, that inside help would be enlisted.
'Employees, by and large, that work in the gaming industry are honest folks. But ultimately you need checks and balances in the casinos and that's why there's surveillance. That's why dealers deal cards but they don't count money and they don't count chips,' he said.
'I'm sure the tactics of how they recruited these people would be interesting in its own right.'
The charges follow a 44-month investigation into an alleged international casino cheat team.
The investigation involved the OPP, Windsor police, the FBI and police from several American states.
U.S. authorities said the scheme targeted 18 gaming parlours in Canada, California, Nevada, Mississippi, Louisiana, Washington state, Indiana and Connecticut.
The scheme netted $3.3 million (U.S.) from the American casinos, according to U.S. indictments unsealed yesterday.
However, interim U.S. Attorney Karen Hewitt in San Diego said the actual losses could be much higher.
'We are not aware of any other cases of this magnitude,' said Kathy Leodler, acting head of the San Diego FBI field office.
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The OPP initiated its investigation after receiving information from the California justice department.
'Only one casino was affected (in Canada), and it was Rama,' Paterson said. Nombre de las jugadas de poker en ingles completas.
Seven of those arrested were scheduled for bail hearings today in Orillia and eight others will make their first court appearance in the city, 115 kilometres north of Toronto, on June 26.
All are charged with fraud over $5,000 and cheating at play, while some face additional charges.
The operation bears the mark of organized crime in the sense that those involved knew each other, Paterson said. 'It took some co-operation and planning.'
Casino Rama had no comment on the arrests yesterday.
'Because it's an ongoing OPP matter, we don't comment,' spokesperson Jenna Hunter said.
'Integrity and security are priorities at Casino Rama and at all (Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation) locations,' she added.
Police have outstanding arrest warrants for seven more people, from Windsor, Barrie, San Diego and Las Vegas.
'They obviously have been tracking these guys and I suspect there's some organization created to do this and they've watched them to ensure they catch them all,' Burns said.
The international aspect of the case reflects the tendency of cheats to move to different venues, he said.
'They probably move from casino to casino. Cheats do that. From what I know and have been told and heard, they generally move around.'
At the same time, law enforcement agencies work together to combat gaming fraud, he said.
'They share information, descriptions of people and how they operate. There's a lot of information sharing.'
'The OPP and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission have people who are specialists in tracking cheats and identifying cheats. And they train the casino surveillance people on what to watch for. They track cheaters because there are known cheaters who operate around,' Burns said.
'If the casino knows who they are and suspect cheating, sometimes they just ask them to leave.
``They usually oblige and then move on. On the other hand, if they catch them in the act, they'll throw the book at them.'
The arrests are troubling but provide evidence that surveillance works, he said.
'The fact people were arrested says the checks and balances and the regulatory environment worked. I think people can take confidence that the games are fair.
`` The fact people were arrested says the checks and balances and the regulatory environment worked,' Burns added.
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``They usually oblige and then move on. On the other hand, if they catch them in the act, they'll throw the book at them.'
The arrests are troubling but provide evidence that surveillance works, he said.
'The fact people were arrested says the checks and balances and the regulatory environment worked. I think people can take confidence that the games are fair.
`` The fact people were arrested says the checks and balances and the regulatory environment worked,' Burns added.
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Guessing when Casino Rama might reopen is a gamble. But there is one sure bet: it won't be Friday.
Premier Doug Ford announced earlier this week the province would be moving into Stage 3 of reopening on Friday, paving the way for, among other things, casinos to reopen.
However, OrilliaMatters has learned the casino east of Orillia will not be reopening any time soon.
'We will not be opening a site such as Casino Rama until such time there is a sufficient business case to do so given the capacity and other restrictions imposed on us,' said an email to employees from the casino operator, Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited.
'Right now we have no set timeline for re-opening. We will be focusing our efforts on reopening plans for our sites where the restrictions of 50 customers are feasible,' noted the email obtained by OrilliaMatters.
The internal memo to employees notes this week's announcement from the provincial government 'states that, within the outlined restrictions, gaming facilities may reopen but without table games.
'While this is exciting news, and a step toward re-opening our facilities, we need to carefully evaluate the details of this announcement and how the indoor capacity restrictions of 50 customers will impact potential reopenings and our ability to bring people back to work.'
Gateway spokesperson Rob Mitchell told OrilliaMatters it's a complicated process.
'All our plans must be independently reviewed by a health and safety subject matter expert and submitted to the regulator, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO),' said Mitchell.
Corey Dalton, the president of Unifor 1090, which represents more than 1,100 unionized employees at Casino Rama, said the announcement was expected.
'While it may be possible for some gaming facilities to open (small casinos, slot-only facilities, bingo halls), the current limit of 50 guests which was imposed by the provincial government, does not provide for a viable business model for large resort-style casinos,' said Dalton.
Tshweu Moleme, a Unifor representative at Casino Rama, said the decision is painful for employees.
'Our members are ready to get back to the work they love and do best - to bring customers the best service we are known for,' said Moleme.
'We just want to make sure that we return to safe working conditions,' he added. 'Safety is, without question, a major priority, and our local leadership keeps this on the agenda every time there's a meeting with the company.'
But the reality is not easy.
'This is a very difficult time for many workers in our community, not only those from the casino. I do not know if people really understand the situation we are currently in, the devastation,' Moleme told OrilliaMatters. 'You should not be surprised when you see people heading to local shelters and other places for help, because that's how bad it is.'
It's about more than economics, he explained.
'There is now also a health crisis. People are stressed,' he said. 'As noted by Orillia OPP, they had to attend to 33 or so suicide threats (calls) last week. 33 in a week!' he said, referencing an OrilliaMatters story.
'I may not be at work right now, but even being at home feels like I'm at work, still, fielding many calls and messages,' he said. 'This is the case for any union representative from any workplace right now.'
He said it's vital for the community and its leaders to be supportive.
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'The pain is real. Successful local businesses with international recognition, such as Casino Rama, a business envisioned and realized by the Chippewas of Rama First Nations community, are currently closed,' said Moleme. 'This is a business and a community that brought the world something so unique, a jewel in the world of gaming, a giant many still look up to.'
