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Industry organisation in Nova Scotia
Indigenous Gaming Partners (IGP)
Company typePrivate
IndustryGaming and hospitality
Founded2024
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Number of employees1,100 (2024)
Websiteindigenousgamingpartners.ca

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.

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.

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. Leadership decisions are made collaboratively, with input from all member communities.

Sonco Gaming Inc manages the casinos on behalf of the partners.

Projects and investments

Pure Casinos

IGP’s has acquired Pure Casinos in Alberta. Pure operates four casinos in Alberta including:

  • 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. The properties are owned by Vici Properties.

References

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  3. Nightingale, Tom. "First Nations gaming group acquires Pure Canadian Gaming". Canadian Gaming Business. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
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  6. "Indigenous Gaming Partners Successfully Acquires PURE Canadian Gaming from ONCAP". ONCAP. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  7. Shriber, Todd. "VICI Inks Deal with IGP for Canadian Casinos". Casino.org. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
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