Loto-Québec announces gaming hall opening in Saguenay
The project will transform the Delta Hotel and its convention centre into an entertainment destination.
Canada.- Loto-Québec has announced the opening of a new gaming hall in Saguenay, Quebec. The Delta Hotel and its convention centre will become an entertainment destination hosting the Saguenay Gaming Hall.
The new space will offer gaming, shows and other entertainment. The opening is expected within 18 months.
Several elected officials, including the Member of Parliament for Jonquière, Yannick Gagnon and the mayor of Saguenay Luc Boivin, as well as other stakeholders from the region participated in a conference to present the new project.
Loto-Québec said it continues its efforts to promote lower-risk gambling by reducing access to video lottery by grouping machines in a limited number of establishments.
Jean-François Bergeron, president and CEO of Loto-Québec, said: “We are proud to present this project in Saguenay, a dynamic region known for its welcoming character and development potential. The gaming hall will generate positive spin-offs for the community, notably through job creation and tourism spending, as well as the business partnerships that will be developed.
“Our priority remains to offer an environment where gambling is supervised responsibly and safely, which promotes lower-risk gambling. Our teams are trained to support customers, and the establishment will benefit from state-of-the-art security systems.”
Yannick Gagnon, member of Parliament for Jonquière, added: “I am delighted that Loto-Québec has chosen Jonquière to build its brand new gaming hall, because in addition to contributing to the economic and tourism development of Saguenay and the region, the activities will take place in an establishment operating with the highest regulatory and safety standards for customers.
Luc Boivin, mayor of Saguenay, commented: “We enthusiastically welcome Loto-Québec’s arrival in our city. Promoting Saguenay is one of my priorities, and with this new facility, which emphasizes quality service in a safe environment, our city will enhance its appeal to tourists and gain a significant asset for business events. We will continue to support Loto-Québec to ensure its success and generate economic benefits for the entire region.”
Julie Dubord, executive director of Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, said: “Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean welcomes the announcement of the upcoming opening of a Loto-Québec gaming hall at one of its members, the Delta Saguenay Convention Centre. We are confident that this significant investment will benefit both the regionally owned establishment and the entire industry, and we are committed to actively collaborating to seize the resulting opportunities.”
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