The chips and cards are virtual at the new Playtime Casino, owned and operated by Gateway
The reels are turning and the virtual roulette tables are spinning now that the new casino in Wasaga Beach has opened to the public.
Playtime Casino Wasaga Beach slotted its grand opening for today (Nov. 23) at 1 p.m., and welcomed VIP guests earlier in the day for tours, including Wasaga Beach Mayor Brian Smith and members of council.
The casino has been in the works since 2012, when the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) started looking for a host for a casino in the area. At that time, OLG stated the casino could potentially have been located in Collingwood, Clearview, Springwater or Wasaga Beach.
By 2018, Gateway Casinos and Entertainment, which also operates Casino Rama, was chosen as the operator and they planned the building on Mosley Street at the roundabout…