Overview
- Petroglyph Development Group, owned by the Snuneymuxw First Nation, announced agreements to acquire River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond and Chances Maple Ridge from Great Canadian Entertainment.
- Musqueam Indian Band said its council approved an agreement in principle to partner with Snuneymuxw on the River Rock purchase because the casino operates on Musqueam‑owned land.
- If completed, the acquisitions would make PDG the largest Indigenous‑led casino operator in British Columbia following its January purchases of Casino Nanaimo and Elements Casino View Royal.
- The deals remain subject to closing conditions, gaming‑licence review, third‑party approvals and community consultations, including with Musqueam and Katzie.
- River Rock is Western Canada’s largest casino and BCLC reports it was B.C.’s top performer in 2024/2025, while Great Canadian says customers should see no significant near‑term changes.