Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe completes acquisition of Elements Casino Chilliwack
The deal is part of the operator’s strategy to transfer several casino properties in the province to Indigenous ownership.
Canada.- A consortium of communities from the Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe has completed its acquisition of Elements Casino Chilliwack from Great Canadian Entertainment. The transaction was first announced in November 2025 amid Great Canadian Entertainment’s plan to sell several of its British Columbia casino properties to First Nations.
The Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe represents seven First Nation communities and identifies as the First People of the Chilliwack River watershed. Elements Casino Chilliwack has operated since 2012 and has more than 300 slot machines, live and electronic table games, bingo, dining options and live entertainment.
Chief David Jimmie, president of Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe Management Ltd., said the acquisition reflects the community’s expansion into new sectors after building businesses in areas including real estate, sustainable forestry, environmental stewardship and energy infrastructure. “This acquisition is the next step in that growth. Elements Casino Chilliwack is a strong, established business, and we’re proud to bring gaming and hospitality into our portfolio.”
Great Canadian Entertainment CEO Matt Anfinson welcomed the transfer, saying the company believes “that under the Ts’elxwéyeqw Group’s leadership, the business will begin an exciting new chapter”.
