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Indigenous Gaming Partners
Industry organisation in Nova Scotia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Indigenous Gaming Partners (IGP) is a partnership consisting of five First Nations in Nova Scotia: Glooscap First Nation, Annapolis Valley First Nation, Millbrook First Nation, We'koqma'q First Nation, and Paqꞌtnkek First Nation. IGP was formed to manage and invest in gaming industry in Canada, and aims to foster economic development in Indigenous communities and job creation within the partner communities.
IGP has acquired Pure Casinos in Alberta.[1]
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History
IGP was founded in 2024 with the goal of creating sustainable economic opportunities for Indigenous communities in Canada through the gaming industry. The partnership was formed by the five participating First Nations. The partnership’s creation was driven by a shared vision of increasing economic development and providing long-term financial stability to the communities involved.[2]
Governance
IGP is governed by a board of directors, which includes representatives from each of the five First Nations. The current chairperson of IGP is Michael Peters.[3] Leadership decisions are made collaboratively, with input from all member communities.
Sonco Gaming Inc manages the casinos on behalf of the partners.[4]
Projects and investments
Pure Casinos
IGP’s has acquired Pure Casinos in Alberta. Pure operates four casinos in Alberta including:[5]
- Pure Casino Calgary
- Pure Casino Edmonton
- Pure Casino Yellowhead
- Pure Casino Lethbridge
Pure Casinos operates 2700 slot machines, 94 table games, 36 poker tables, and 110 video lottery terminals. The casinos also have restaurants.[6] The properties are owned by Vici Properties.[7]
References
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