The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has determined Caesars Entertainment will continue as the service provider for Windsor Casino.
Caesars and its predecessor companies have partnered with the OLG to operate Windsor Casino since its opening in 1994. The new deal ensures the continuation of this arrangement.
The OLG elected to keep Caesars in place as service provider after a procurement process. It was also noted that this was the final procurement process in the OLG’s land-based gaming modernization initiative.
“We’re thrilled to be selected as service provider for the Windsor Casino by the OLG,” Caesars CEO Tom Reeg said. “Caesars has a long history of managing Windsor. Caesars looks forward to continuing to deliver exceptional guest service and experiences at the property.”
What will Caesars do at Windsor Casino?
Caesars will be responsible for gaming and non-gaming operations of the casino on behalf of the OLG under a 20-year operating deal. The new agreement is expected to begin at some point during 2026.
OLG requires an 18-month restriction on any organizational changes consistent with other gaming bundle modernizations in Ontario. Unionized staff will continue to be governed by the terms of their collective agreement.
Officially named Caesars Windsor Hotel & Casino, the venue is home to a casino featuring over 1,700 slot machines and 85 table games. Visitors can also access a poker room with a total of 14 tables.
Other on-site amenities include a sportsbook, hotel with over 750 rooms, seven bars and lounges, six restaurants and The Colloseum theater.
OLG will, among other things, continue to conduct and manage gaming at the site. It will also require Caesars to uphold the standards of its responsible gambling program.
In addition, OLG will continue to make Municipality Contribution Agreement payments to the city of Windsor. OLG has provided more than CA$131 million (US$94 million) in payments to the city as a gaming host community since 1994.
